UPCOMING SEMINARS

All our seminars are accredited for CPD credit with every Canadian Law Society (except Quebec).

Navigating the SOIRA Regime

11am MDT, Friday, 6 September 2024

For better or worse, Sex Offender Identification Registry Act (SOIRA) Orders used to be straightforward. Convicted of sex assault? Here comes the order. The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R v Ndhlovu changed everything.

In this seminar, Peter Sankoff, who has run a number of SOIRA exemption applications will talk about the new regime. He’ll explain in detail when it’s worth fighting the order, how to terminate an existing order, how to apply for an exemption, and when you might even want to run a constitutional challenge. Learn everything you need to know about SOIRA orders from the man who has dealt with every type of application there is!

Joy and Pain: Making the Leap into Solo Practice

11am MDT, Friday, 4 October 2024

Making the leap into solo practice is not for the faint of heart! In this panel seminar, experienced criminal lawyers share their experiences and talk about the challenges and rewards of diving into solo practice. With representation from three different jurisdictions, our panelists will cover subjects like: (1) How do you know when it’s time to start out on your own? (2) What are some of the challenges? (3) Partner up, associates or solo? (4) Where are you getting your clients??

This is an essential primer for those starting out or thinking about heading into their own practice.

Our panelists include:

Logan Marchand Logan, a former Crown Prosecutor for the Province of Saskatchewan, is a partner and co-owner at WMT Law in Saskatoon, a small firm of 5-lawyers with an emphasis on criminal defence work. Logan practices exclusively in criminal defence and has advocated for clients at all court levels in Saskatchewan.

Michelle Johal Michelle began her criminal law career in 2005 as an associate before starting her own practice in 2011 in Ontario. Over her career, Michelle has successfully defended individuals charged with offences ranging from theft to homicide. She is also the Vice President of the Criminal Lawyers Association.

Danielle Boisvert Danielle has over 15 years of experience helping clients and has handled all types of criminal offences. She founded BW Law in Edmonton, AB, in March 2023.

TBA – Topic and Speaker will be announced shortly

11am MST, Friday, 8 November 2024

End of Year “Spectacular”

11am MST, Friday, 6 December 2024

It’s time for one of the most anticipated (and popular) seminars of the year. Join Professor Steven Penny and Professor Peter Sankoff in their fifth annual End of Year Review, taking a look at the jurisprudential highlights and lowlights from 2024. They analyze the key cases, add their insight, and make a few predictions for 2025.

Steven Penney is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Alberta. He researches, teaches, and consults in the areas of criminal procedure, evidence, substantive criminal law, privacy, and law and technology and has been a long-time friend and supporter of CDE.

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