Strength in Numbers: Fundamentals and Emerging Issues in Plaintiff's Class Actions
Class Action Conference
Chaired by Angela Bespflug, Anthony Leoni and Richard Parsons
Thursday 19 May 2022
In-Person (Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, Vancouver) AND Virtual via ZOOM video conference
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
6 CPD credits, including one hour of ethics embedded.
Registration options:
- Full day
- Class Actions 101 only (1.5 hours)
- Advanced sessions (4.5 hours)
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Save 10% with Early Bird rates until 29 April
About This Course:
Are you dipping your toe in class actions? Experienced counsel wanting to dive deeper? Either way this conference is for YOU!
TLABC's first-ever class actions conference has been designed for any trial lawyer wanting to learn more about class actions, and for experienced class action counsel to explore more advanced topics in the law. The program will address fundamental concepts in plaintiff’s class actions, along with HOT topics, including multi-jurisdictional class actions and emerging areas of law.
This conference is for any trial lawyer wanting to learn more about class actions, and for experienced class action counsel to explore more advanced topics in the law. The program will address fundamental concepts in plaintiff’s class actions, along with hot topics, including multi-jurisdictional class actions and emerging areas of law.
Join virtually or IN-PERSON for this important discussion and the opportunity to network with the emerging class action bar in BC. You're invited to continue networking with a hosted President’s Reception immediately following the presentations.
Program:
8:30 am - Opening Statements
RICHARD PARSONS, Collette Parsons Corrin LLP, Vancouver
Class Action 101 (1.5 hours)
ANTHONY LEONI, Rice Harbut Elliott LLP, Vancouver
JANELLE O'CONNOR, Murphy Battista LLP, Vancouver
CLAIRE HUNTER QC, Hunter Litigation Chambers, Vancouver
RICHARD PARSONS, Collette Parsons Corrin LLP, Vancouver
ADVANCED SESSIONS (4.5 hours)
Multi-Jurisdictional Class Actions & Carriage
MICHAEL EIZENGA, Bennett Jones LLP, Toronto
Cases Against the Crown
ANGELA BESPFLUG, Murphy Battista LLP, Vancouver
BANAFSHEH SOKHANSANJ, Department of Justice, Vancouver
COVID Litigation
JASON MOHRBUTTER, MLT Aikins LLP, Regina
Emerging Areas & Hot Topics
MARGARET WADDELL, Waddell Phillips PC, Toronto
Common Issues Trials
SABRINA LOMBARDI, McKenzie Lake Lawyers LLP, London
Class Action Fees
MATHEW GOOD, Good Barrister, Vancouver
Privacy Class Actions
LUCIANA BRASIL, Branch MacMaster LLP, Vancouver
How Well Do Consumer Claims Fit the Class Action Paradigm?
DOUG LENNOX, Klein Lawyers LLP, Toronto/Vancouver
4:25 pm - Closing Remarks
ANGELA BESPFLUG, Murphy Battista LLP, Vancouver
The conference will conclude with an in-person PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION.
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