Developing a strong civil litigation practice takes an understanding of civil procedure and the Rules of Court, competence in advocacy, and an intentionality in employing appropriate litigation strategies. As lawyers strive for excellence in the courtroom and in pre-trial processes, they not only build their own confidence and grow their practice, they also establish a reputation among colleagues, opposing counsel, the Bench, and prospective clients. This on-demand program supports lawyers in navigating civil litigation matters and covers topics including:

• Pleadings
• Chambers Advocacy
• Less Frequently Used Rules of Court
• Strategic Questioning and Use of Answers
• Strategic Issues in Major File Litigation
• Overcoming Litigation Delay
• ADR Considerations

This program may be beneficial throughout any stage of a law career. Lawyers seeking to develop excellence in the first five to seven years of their civil litigation practice will find this content especially beneficial.

This on-demand program was originally presented as an in-person program titled Civil Litigation Strategies on November 25, 2025. Total running time of each presentation is between is 37 minutes to 58 minutes.

Chair
Richard N. Billington KC, Billington Barristers

Presenters
Debra Curcio Lister KC, Miller Thomson LLP
Hon. Robert A. Graesser KC, Vogel LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Hon. Stephen Hillier KC, Field LLP | Retired Justice, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
Ken Mills, Past Chair of Blake Cassels & Graydon, LLP Calgary Office
Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP