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• Legal Aid Summit 2025

  • When
    Thursday, November 06, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

  Legal Aid Summit 2025

  Thursday, November 6, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–16:00 p.m.)

  View this webcast program from your home or office computer.

         This program qualifies 5 h 30 m Professionalism, 30 m EDI Professionalism 

  
  

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  Neha Chugh, Chugh Law Professional Corporation

  Sara Wisking, Frank A. Cameron Law Office

  
  

  If you are thinking about opening your own law practice, you might wonder whether legal aid work is a good fit for you. Or maybe you want to know whether joining the Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) roster might offer mentorship opportunities to you as an established practitioner? At this inaugural Legal Aid Summit, you get valuable tips on what LAO work can offer to you, to your practice, and to your identity as a legal professional. Learn how to successfully navigate LAO's billing system, how to become duty counsel (even on a per diem basis), and why many of your colleagues regularly support their communities through their Legal Aid participation. Understand more about how your legal skills and knowledge benefit the public everyday, and how you can become part of that solution.

  • Learn about LAO's Indigenous Services Department
  • Understand the top ten errors made when submitting accounts

  • Get perspectives on legal aid matters from the judiciary and experienced counsel

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. The WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants. 

  
  

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $152.55 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Thursday, Oct 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **We must receive your payment on or before Thursday, Oct 30, 2025, in order to register you with the LSO for this CPD.**

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• Representing Sexual Assault Complainants and Victims in Criminal Cases

  • When
    Saturday, November 08, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

  Representing Sexual Assault Complainants and Victims in Criminal Cases

  Saturday, November 8, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)

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  This program qualifies 3 h 20 m Substantive and 40 m Professionalism hours

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  The Honourable Justice Susan Chapman, Ontario Court of Justice

  Dawne Way, Dawne Way Law

  
  

  
  

  Equip yourself with the tools you need to advocate effectively for sexual assault complainants and victims in criminal proceedings. This program highlights key provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada to prepare you for handling sensitive issues such as evidence admissibility and record disclosure. Learn from our presenters how to navigate the complexities of these cases while maintaining empathy and professionalism. Join us to build your expertise in this vital area of law.
  

  • Learn how to navigate the complex legal requirements to introduce and respond to evidence of other sexual activity under s. 276, taking recent case law into account
  • Understand the framework for third-party records applications under s. 278.3
  • Hear about how to proceed with a s. 278.92 application when the accused possesses records relating to the complainant
  • Receive guidance on client identification, communication, caregiver roles, and LAO billing when you represent complainants and victims

  
  

  

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. The WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants. 

  
  

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $129.95 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Friday, Oct 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **We must receive your payment on or before Friday, Oct 31, 2025, in order to register you with the LSO for this CPD.**

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• Charitable Bequests As Part Of Estate Planning

  • When
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025
  •  
    13:00
  • Location
    Zoom (Details provided by email after registration)

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  Charitable Bequests as part of Estate Planning:

  How Waterloo Region Community Foundation Can help Navigate the Complex Charitable Sector For You and Your Clients

  
  

  When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

  Where: Virtual (Zoom)
  
  

  Chair: Dan Robert, Director of Philanthropy, Waterloo Region Community Foundation
  

  This program qualifies for 20 min of Professionalism and 40 min of Substantive

  The number of Canadians leaving charitable bequests in their Wills is increasing; however, donors don’t often know where to start when it comes to identifying community need and understanding how to maximize the impact of their generosity. Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) operates as the most comprehensive charitable granting body in Waterloo Region, with hyper-local expertise related to the approximately 1,000 charities and non-profit organizations in the area. Learn more about the resources that WRCF offers to help you and your clients navigate the ever-evolving needs of the charitable sector. This session will be especially helpful if you find yourself supporting clients who:

  • Appreciate the tax benefits of including charitable beneficiaries in their Will but don’t have any specific ones they are passionate about (yet)
  • Have areas of interest they feel strongly about (i.e. environment, youth, mental health) but not necessarily specific charities within those areas
  • Have their own private family foundation but are struggling around succession planning and/or are growing tired of the amount of administrative work required to maintain the foundation
  • Want their favourite charities to be supported in perpetuity
  • Want to include a number of charitable beneficiaries
  • Understand that the future needs of the community are impossible to predict, and want their charitable legacy to be flexible and adaptable to those needs

  Cost: WRLA Members - Free; Non-Members - $50

   

  This program contains 20 minutes of Professionalism Content

  
  

  The Zoom link will provided once your registration is complete.

  
  

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• The Eight-Minute Real Estate Lawyer 2025

  • When
    Thursday, November 13, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  The Eight-Minute Real Estate

  Lawyer 2025

  Thursday, November 13, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)

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  Accredited hours not determined yet for this program

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  Simon Crawford, Bennett Jones LLP

  Tannis Waugh, C.S., Waugh & Co Professional Corporation

  
  

  
  

  Just when you thought a return to "normal" was in sight, today’s changing economy, market, and international stage raise issues and challenges for the real estate law practitioner. To steer you through this, our experienced speakers provide the latest updates on case law, process, and procedure. The eight-minute program format ensures you receive the highlights and concise analysis that you need for your busy schedule, to strengthen your skills to handle the unexpected, while you build a practice that serves your clients’ needs.
  

  
  

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. The WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants. 

  
  

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $115.00 + HST ($14.95) for a total of $129.95 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **We must receive your payment on or before Thursday, November 6, 2025, in order to register you with the LSO for this CPD.**

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• 15th Business Law Summit

  • When
    Friday, November 14, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  15th Business Law Summit 

  Friday, November 14, 2025
  (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

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  This program qualifies for 5 h Substantive, 1 h Professionalism

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  Carlie Fox, Goodmans LLP

  Taisha Lewis Trotman, Taisha Lewis Professional Corporation

  Jessica Catton Rinaldi, General Counsel, Enwave Energy Corporation

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Elevate your expertise with our premier CPD summit on business law—an annual gathering that spans the breadth and depth of this practice area. From dispute resolution to ESG, and privacy to tax, this event delivers invaluable insights; presenters' content is tailored for legal professionals looking to serve their clients better and stay on top of recent developments in policy and law. Engage with experienced speakers and gain actionable knowledge across the core areas of business law. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your skills and stay ahead in this complex practice area.
  

  • Explore practical strategies for when you negotiate and structure cross-border commercial agreements in today's global market
  • Gain clarity on representations & warranties insurance, including how it supports risk allocation and enhances deal certainty
  • Hear from a retired Commercial List judge on what works – and what doesn’t – for when you negotiate and mediate complex business disputes

  
  

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants and issue a refund.

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $172.5+ HST ($22.43) for a total of $194.93 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **The WRLA must receive your payment on or before Friday, November 7, 2025, in order to register you with LSO for this CPD.**

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• Indigenous Law Primer 2025

  • When
    Monday, November 17, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 16:00
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  Indigenous Law Primer 2025

  Monday, November 17, 2025 
  (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

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  This program qualifies for 5 h Substantive,1 h EDI Professionalism

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  TBD

  
  

  
  

  
  

  In this instructive session, our speakers explore key legal principles, rights, and governance structures that shape Indigenous communities and their interactions with Canada's legal systems. Covering a diverse range of topics, including an overview of the Indian Act, they delve into economic initiatives and challenges, landmark court decisions, and environmental stewardship. This program provides you with essential knowledge about the foundations and complexities of Indigenous law.

  
  

  

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants and issue a refund.

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $172.5+ HST ($22.43) for a total of $194.93 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **The WRLA must receive your payment on or before Monday, November 10, 2025, in order to register you with LSO for this CPD.**

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• 33rd Immigration Law Summit

  • Start
    Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  •  
    09:00
  • End
    Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  •  
    16:30
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  33rd Immigration Law Summit 

  Tuesday, November 18, 2025 & Wednesday, November 19, 2025,
  (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) and (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm)

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  This program qualifies for 10 h Substantive, 2 h Professionalism, 1 h EDI Professionalism

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  Rachel Hepburn Craig, Counsel, National Litigation Sector, Department of Justice Canada

  Ravi Jain, C.S., Jain Immigration Law PC

  Joo Eun Kim, Staff Lawyer, Refugee Law Office, Legal Aid Ontario

  John Loncar, Counsel, National Litigation Sector, Department of Justice Canada

  
  

  
  

  
  

  The rules and regulations around immigration and refugees are undergoing another year of disruption, as the government changes course. This summit brings together lawyers, refugee advocates, adjudicators, and government officials to discuss the latest legal developments, ethical issues, and government program updates in this area. A special add-on to the Summit this year, optional speed mentoring is available to newer practitioners on Day 1.
  

  • What advice can you give clients to stay in status and continue to work?
  • What do recent cases say about inadmissibility for engaging in terrorism?
  • How can you get errors corrected that might lead to IRCC refusals?
  • How should you prepare for unplanned absences from your practice?
  • What are some key current issues at Points of Entry?
  • What are the immigration consequences of criminal proceedings?

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants and issue a refund. 

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $335 + HST ($43.55) for a total of $378.55 for WRLA members. This price includes registration for both days (webcast only).  

  Registration for this CPD will close on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **The WRLA must receive your payment on or before Monday, November 10, 2025, in order to register you with LSO for this CPD.**

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• 2025 Judges' Dinner

  • When
    Thursday, November 20, 2025
  •  
    17:00 - 22:00
  • Location
    The Walper Hotel, 20 Queen St S, Kitchener, ON N2G 1V6
  • Spaces left
    4

  

  
  

  Dinner is plated. Please select your entrée when registering.

  
  

  Are you registering multiple people from your firm?

  Please email Najla Nureddin at nnureddin@waterloolaw.org with the following information for each registrant: full name, email address, year of call to bar or student status, entrée selection, and any allergies or food restrictions - or send her this spreadsheet. Please also indicate the email address to which you would like an invoice sent. Once staff receive all the required information, an electronic invoice will be sent to the email provided.
  

  Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event.

  Please see our sponsorship package for more details.

  
  

  Thank you, sponsors! 
  

  Unified: Lerners, Hicks Morley
  Superior: Bennett Grant, McLeod Green Dewar, Miller Thomson

  Supporting: Cohen Highley 

  Dessert: Harris Law

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• Neurodiversity in the Law 2025

  • When
    Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:30
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  Neurodiversity in the Law 2025

  Wednesday, November 26, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)

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  This program qualifies for 30 m Professionalism, 3 h EDI Professionalism

  
  

  Chair:

  Leanne Goldstein, Leanne Goldstein Law Professional Corporation
  

  
  

  
  

  The term "neurodiversity" is becoming more common today, but what does it mean in the context of legal and legal services practice? Understanding the place of neurodiversity within our communities fosters greater inclusivity, more effective communication, and helps you establish a firm that can serve the needs of your neurodivergent clients. It also may help you work with opposing counsel and colleagues who identify as neurodiverse. Hear from our experienced panel of speakers on these topics, as well as learning more about the lived experiences of practicing law as a neurodivergent/neurodiverse lawyer.

  • Understand the strengths of neurodiverse individuals as well as the challenges they may face
  • Learn about incorporating trauma informed practices into your own legal services firm
  • Gets tips on strategies to improve client advocacy for individuals who are neurodiverse

  
  

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. The WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants. 

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $129.95 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **We must receive your payment on or before Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in order to register you with the LSO for this CPD.**

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• The Eight-Minute Trade and Transportation Lawyer 2025

  • When
    Tuesday, December 02, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:30
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  The Eight-Minute Trade and Transportation Lawyer 2025

  Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)

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  This program qualifies for 3h 15 m Substantive, 15 m Professionalism

  
  

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  TBD

  
  

  
  

  Stay current in the fast-paced world of trade and transportation law with our engaging CPD program. With focused, dynamic presentations on hot topics like logistics, liability, regulatory changes, and international trade disputes, this program delivers essential updates in a time-efficient format. Perfect for practitioners juggling busy schedules, our speakers combine expert insights with practical knowledge to keep your practice on the cutting edge. Secure your spot today and stay ahead in these critical and topical areas of law.

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. The WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants. 

  
  

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $129.95 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **We must receive your payment on or before Tuesday, Nov 25, 2025, in order to register you with the LSO for this CPD.**

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• The Eight-Minute Family Law Lawyer 2025

  • When
    Friday, December 05, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 13:00
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  The Eight-Minute Family Law Lawyer 2025

  Friday, December 5, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)

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  Accredited hours not determined yet for this program

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  TBD

  
  

  
  

  Concise. Insightful. Comprehensive. An Eight-Minute program is your fast track to the latest developments in your area of law. Our diverse pool of presenters covers key points in just minutes, offering a variety of perspectives. You receive detailed materials that delve deeper into each topic, along with practical tips and advice you won't find elsewhere. The half-day sessions of our Eight-Minute series ensure you're well-prepared for the challenges of a busy legal practice.

  
  

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. The WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants. 

  
  

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $129.95 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **We must receive your payment on or before Friday, November 28, 2025, in order to register you with the LSO for this CPD.**

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• Impaired Driving 2025

  • When
    Saturday, December 06, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:30
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  Impaired Driving 2025

  Saturday, December 6, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)

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  This program qualifies 3 h Substantive and 30 m Professionalism hours

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  Jon Fuller, Assistant Crown Attorney - Ottawa-Carleton Criminal Law Division, Ministry of the Attorney General

  Karen Jokinen, C.S., Jokinen Law Professional Corporation

  
  

  
  

  Each year, the number of people charged with driving while impaired peaks during the holiday season. Whether you are a defence counsel or a Crown prosecutor, you need to stay on top of the latest legal and forensic developments about impairment (both from alcohol and from drugs). Our panels of expert prosecutors, lawyers, judges, and forensic specialists help you stay abreast of the recent case law, legislation, and activities in this area of criminal law.
  

  • Do random sobriety stops lead to discrimination in laying charges?
  • What's new with Intoxilyzers®?
  • How much latitude does the "implied licence to knock" give police to investigate impaired driving on private property?

  
  

  

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. The WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants. 

  
  

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $129.95 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **We must receive your payment on or before Friday, November 28, 2025, in order to register you with the LSO for this CPD.**

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• Real Estate Law Fundamentals 2025

  • When
    Tuesday, December 09, 2025
  •  
    09:00 - 12:30
  • Location
    LSO Webcast

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  Real Estate Law Fundamentals 2025

  Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)

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  Accredited hours not determined yet for this program

  
  

  Co-Chairs:

  TBD

  
  

  The streamlined Fundamentals series offers the best of both worlds: expert insights on essential topics to optimize your practice, paired with engaging live discussions for a deeper understanding of key principles and current issues. Whether you're just starting out or seeking practical guidance on foundational concepts, this program is a must-see.

  
  

  Please note that 11+ participants are required to secure the 50% off discount. The WRLA will notify participants if registration does not reach 11 participants. 

  
  

  If 11 people register, the cost of the event will be $129.95 for WRLA members. 

  Registration for this CPD will close on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. We cannot accept registrations after this time.

  **We must receive your payment on or before Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in order to register you with the LSO for this CPD.**

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