Heuristica Sponsors the CBA 2019 Competition Law Fall Conference

Heuristica Sponsors the CBA 2019 Competition Law Fall Conference

We are pleased to sponsor the annual CBA Competition Law Fall Conference in Ottawa October 17th and 18th.

 

This is the leading Canadian event for competition law and policy professionals.  The conference brings together all segments of the competition law community, including Canadian and international enforcement officials, in-house counsel, plaintiffs’ lawyers, defense lawyers, economists and academics in order to share knowledge, experience and advice regarding all areas of competition law and policy, including mergers, unilateral conduct, cartel and class action proceedings and deceptive marketing practices.

 

Participants will benefit from thoughtful and practical insights from distinguished panels of Canadian and international competition law experts, and they will leave the conference with a sound understanding of current and emerging issues in the area of competition law and policy.… Read More

Heuristica Speaks at Law Clerks Conference

Heuristica Speaks at Law Clerks Conference

Hueristica is pleased to speak at and sponsor The Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) 29th Annual Conference in Quebec City.  

 

The conference theme this year is “Destination Success” and is packed with education sessions, informative keynotes and plenty of networking opportunities.  With over 20 sessions to choose from, there is something for everyone.

 

Crystal O’Donnell, Heuristica’s CEO and Senior Counsel, and Michelle Nash, the firm’s Director of Litigation Support & Technology and Senior Law Clerk, will present an educational session entitled “Maximizing Use of Analytics for Discovery“.  The session will provide practical advice on how to incorporate analytics in the eDiscovery process, including the document review process, and how to leverage the results to make your document analysis and review more accurate and efficient.… Read More

We are pleased to sponsor the 20th Annual Leacock Debate

We are pleased to sponsor the 20th Annual Leacock Debate

Every April members of The Leacock Foundation and guests enjoy an evening of wit and humour in support of the Foundation’s signature academic and leadership programs for underserved youth in Toronto. 

 

For many years the Leacock Debate has relied on the talent of the legal community for its debaters.  A number of prominent lawyers have volunteered their time to serve as debaters which have been the key to the event’s success.

 

This year’s debate will be moderated by the Honourable Beverley McLachlin and the topic is:

 

Be it Resolved it’s Time for Men to Return to their Rightful Place

 

Debaters include:

  • Jennifer Keesmaat
  • Alex Johnston
  • Cathal Kelly, and
  • Eric Peterson

The Leacock Foundation was founded in 1992, by Peter Oliver, of Oliver and Bonacini Restaurants, a native South African living in Toronto.… Read More

We are the Premier Sponsor of The Advocate Matters

We are the Premier Sponsor of The Advocate Matters

We are proud to be the premier sponsor of The Advocate Matters: Spring Symposium 2019 presented by The American College of Trial Lawyers and The Advocates’ Society.

The 18th Annual Spring Symposium is the premier continuing professional development and networking event for civil litigators.  The practical program features the latest developments, strategies, tools and tips for success in a litigator’s practice.

 

This year’s topics include:

 

  • The Year in Review: Key Cases in 2018
  • Fireside Chat with The Honourable Eleanore A. Cronk
  • Electronic Trial Advocacy
  • Keynote Presentation from Andrew J. Savage, Savage Law Firm
  • Demonstration & Discussion: What Category of Expert is Your Opponent Calling and Why Does it Matter
  • Reflections on Advocacy with Linda Rothstein
  • A Question of Advocacy: Handling Questions from the Bench
  • Evidentiary Issues: What Every Advocate Needs to Know

The symposium will be held in downtown Toronto at the The Carlu from 9:00 to 4:00 on Wednesday, April 24th. … Read More

Heuristica Sponsors OBA Awards Gala

Heuristica Sponsors OBA Awards Gala

We are very pleased to sponsor the wine at this year’s OBA Awards Gala.

 

Over 200 will attend the “Sold Out” OBA Annual Awards Gala in the Crystal Ballroom at the Omni King Edward Hotel in downtown Toronto on April 17th to celebrate the achievements of some of Ontario’s brightest legal stars.

 

Outstanding members of the profession who have made exceptional contributions to the practice of law in Ontario and to the Ontario Bar Association will be presented with the following awards:

 

OBA President’s Award:

  • James Douglas, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
  • The Honourable Patricia C. Hennessy, Superior Court of Justice

Award for Distinguished Service:

  • Eva E.
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