Appellate advocacy presents unique challenges and requires a different set of skills than those needed by trial counsel. Join us in Calgary (October 12) or Edmonton (November 02) and engage in various aspects of the art of advocacy with members of the judiciary and other experienced practitioners.
CO-CHAIRS
Hon. Justice J.D.B. McDonald, Hon. Justice B.L. Veldhuis, Hon. Justice J. Strekaf | Court of Appeal of Alberta
FACULTY
Supreme Court of Canada
Hon. Justice R. Brown
Hon. Justice M. Rothstein (Retired)
Court of Appeal of Alberta
Hon. Chief Justice C.A. Fraser
(Chief Justice of Alberta)
Hon. Justice P.T. Costigan
Hon. Justice M.S. Paperny
Hon. Justice P.W.L. Martin
Hon. Justice J. Watson
Hon. Justice F.F. Slatter
Hon. Justice P.A. Rowbotham
Hon. Justice B.K. OāFerrall
Hon. Justice T.W. Wakeling
Hon. Justice F.L. Schutz
Hon. Justice S.J. Greckol
Hon. Justice M.G. Crighton
Hon. Justice R. Khullar
Provincial Court of Alberta
Hon. Judge J.B. Hawkes
Dane Bullerwell
Appellate Counsel
Legal Aid Alberta
Jeff Sharpe
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
Heidi Schubert
Executive Director and Registrar
Court of Appeal of Alberta
Ileen Moore
Deputy Registrar
Court of Appeal of Alberta
Danielle Umrysh
Director of Operations
Court of Appeal of Alberta
Bobbi Jo McDevitt
Case Management Officer
Court of Appeal of Alberta
Laurie Baptiste
Case Management Officer
Court of Appeal of Alberta
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Develop strong appellate advocacy skills. Learn tips and strategies for effective advocacy in the Court of Appeal. Review topics, including:
- The Role of Appellate Courts | Hon. Justice B.L. Veldhuis
- Written Advocacy | Panel Chair: Hon. Justice J. Strekaf
- Panel: Hon. Justice P.W.L. Martin, Hon. Justice S.J. Greckol, and Dane Bullerwell
- Oral Advocacy | Panel Chair: Hon. Justice J.D.B. McDonald
- Panel: Hon. Justice P.T. Costigan, Hon. Justice M.S. Paperny, Hon. Judge J.B. Hawkes, and Jeff Sharpe
- Chambers Practice | Panel Chair: Hon. Justice F.F. Slatter
- Panel: Hon. Justice P.A. Rowbotham, Hon. Justice B.K. OāFerrall, Hon. Justice M.G. Crighton, Laurie Baptiste, and Bobbi Jo McDevitt
- LESA Snapshots | Panel Chair: Hon. Justice F.L. Schutz
- Panel: Hon. Justice J. Watson, Hon. Justice T.W. Wakeling, and Hon. Justice R. Khullar
- Technology Update | Panel: Ileen Moore, Heidi Schubert, and Danielle Umrysh
View the program brochure for more details on each presentation.
REGISTER ONLINE
Register online to attend Appellate Advocacy in Calgary (October 12) or Edmonton (November 2). Register on or before September 4 to take advantage of our early bird savings!
