Firm Sponsors Women in Litigation Symposium

We are pleased to sponsor The Advocates’ Society Women in Litigation Symposium (Western Canada Edition) on Thursday, May 20th.

The theme of the live online symposium is Leading Culture Change in the Profession and provides a unique networking opportunity designed for women advocates. Attendees will receive candid advice and practical strategies for enhancing one’s life and practice as a litigator. Panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions will help attendees connect with colleagues and build strong support systems.

Topics include:

Finding your Voice and Building your Leadership Brand
Navigating and Leading Culture Change in the Workplace, the Courtroom, and the Community
Breaking Disruptive Habits: How to Leave Negative Culture Behind
Business Development Techniques for a Changing World: Mentoring Roundtable Discussion
Sharing Strategies for Leading Change: Mentoring Roundtable Discussion

For more information, including how to register, please visit The Advocates’ Society web site.… Read More

Heuristica Sponsors the Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Institute

Once again we are pleased to sponsor the Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Institute sponsored by The Ontario Bar Association, the Law Society of Ontario, and The Advocates’ Society.

Now in its 10th year, this full day program brings together leading experts to talk about the latest developments in eDiscovery and digital evidence. Attendees will gain practical insight to effectively manage electronically stored information (ESI).

This year, in live webcast format, the faculty will focus on key areas such as eDiscovery in a virtual/remote world, the technology accelerators that are available, and the broad scope of alternative data types. … Read More

Heuristica Supports The Advocates’ Society Vancouver Gala for Advocates

Heuristica is pleased to support The Advocates’ Society’s 1st Annual Vancouver Gala for Advocates.

The inaugural Gala gives advocates the opportunity to join members of the bench and bar for an exclusive evening of collegiality. It provides an opportunity to connect outside the courtroom with old friends, meet some new friends and help celebrate excellence in advocacy, Vancouver style.

The Gala is comprised of a cocktail reception, 3-course dinner with wine and a keynote address from The Honourable Chief Justice Robert J. Bauman of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia.

The event will be held February 20th at the Terminal City Club downtown Vancouver.… Read More

Firm Sponsors Digital Evidence & E-Discovery Institute

Heuristica is pleased to sponsor the 9th Annual Ontario Digital Evidence and E-Discovery Institute on Monday, November 18th at the Ontario Bar Association Conference Centre in downtown Toronto.

This popular full-day program brings together leading experts to talk about the latest developments in ediscovery and digital evidence. The faculty will focus on the lifecycle of an ediscovery project, e-trials, and the use of digital evidence beyond traditional civil litigation.

Attendees will:

gain practical insight to effectively manage electronically stored information
benefit from a close look into technology assisted review
learn how to choose the right technology
learn how best to work with a vendor
find out what is happening at Sedona Canada
learn how to manage the ethical issues that arise with digital evidence and when using technology in discoveries

The Institute is a joint program of the Ontario Bar Association, The Law Society of Ontario, and The Advocates’ Society.… Read More

Heuristica is Premier Sponsor of The Advocates’ Society Fall Convention

Once again, we are pleased to be a Platinum Sponsor of The Advocates’ Society Annual Fall Convention and excited to host the Closing Reception and Dinner on Saturday night.

This year the Society’s marquee conference is being held November 6th to 10th at the Rosewood Baha Mar in The Bahamas where attendees will enjoy collegiality and thought provoking CPD in an incredible setting. As they say, “It’s always better in the The Bahamas“.

As always, Fall Convention will offer an exceptional CPD program with sessions such as:

A Lightning Round of Cases on the Cutting Edge
Artificial Intelligence
A Conversation with the Judiciary … The Judiciary in Progress
Connecting to Achieve Change
The Paperless Office

Additional highlights include discussions on “The Impact of Hurricane Dorian: A Discussion of Relief Efforts” and “Junkanoo: An Act of Advocacy” as well as a Keynote Address by Dr.… Read More