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  • Peter Griffin was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's plenary and workshop, Compelling Closing Arguments. Peter will discuss how to deliver credible, powerful and compelling closing arguments with skill and confidence. 

    Peter Griffin | December 2, 2025

  • Monique Jilesen was invited to share her expertise at the International Bar Association's Annual Conference in the session, Competing and Thriving: Can Small and Medium Size Law Firms Punch Above Their Weight Against International Legal Heavyweights? Monique will discuss how small and mid-sized law firms can leverage collaboration, culture, networks, and technology to compete effectively with larger, global firms.

    Monique Jilesen | November 2, 2025

  • Monique Jilesen was invited to share her expertise at The Advocates' Society's plenary and workshop, Evidence for Litigators. Monique will discuss how litigators can effectively obtain, use, admit, and challenge evidence at trial.

    Monique Jilesen | October 21, 2025

  • Jordana Sanft was invited to moderate the session, Redefining Deference: Implications for IP Professionals, at the IPIC 2025 Conference. Jordana will lead a discussion on the recent judicial shifts reshaping standards of review for administrative decisions. The session will focus on the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2024 rulings in Auer and TransAlta, which favours a reasonableness standard for subordinate legislation.

    Jordana Sanft | October 9, 2025

  • Andrew Moeser was invited to moderate the session, Dispute Finance and IP Insurance: Turning Litigation into an Asset, at the IPIC 2025 Conference. Andrew will lead a discussion on how litigation finance can unlock capital to pursue claims, support R&D, and turn litigation into an asset. The session will also explore how IP insurance can help mitigate infringement liability risks.

    Andrew Moeser | October 9, 2025

  • Christopher Yung was invited to co-chair The Advocates' Society's program titled, 15th Annual Securities Symposium. Christopher will lead a discussion on the latest trends and topics in securities litigation, with a focus on evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

    Christopher Yung | September 19, 2025

  • Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise on a Copyright Master Class course, hosted by McGill University in partnership with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). In the session titled, Infringement and Defences to Infringement, Sana will cover key issues such as types of infringement and common defences.

    Sana Halwani | July 21, 2025

  • Andrew Moeser was invited to share his expertise on the Understanding Patents Course, hosted by McGill University in partnership with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). In the session titled, Cease and Desist Letters, Andrew provided insights on infringing acts and key considerations when drafting and sending cease and desist letters. He also participated in a Fireside Chat titled, Managing Settlement - Guidance on Managing Complex Patent Litigation.

    Andrew Moeser | July 16, 2025

  • Lawrence Thacker, Risa Kirshblum, Monique Jilesen, Brendan Morrison, and Jonathan Chen will participate as instructors at the 46th Annual Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (ITAW), hosted by Osgoode Professional Development. Jonathan McDaniel and Kate Costin will also take part in ITAW, serving as Mock Expert Witnesses. This program will gather over 100 experts in advocacy skills training and guest speakers who are active members of the Bench and Bar. Attendees will have the opportunity to develop and refine their advocacy skills.

    July 7, 2025

  • Martin Brandsma was invited to moderate the panel Copyright & AI: Navigating the Creative Frontier as part of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s AI & IP Law Webinar Series. Martin led a discussion on the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence. The panel also explored the recent U.S. decisions involving copyright and AI, while examining its potential influence on Canadian legal frameworks. 

    Martin Brandsma | June 23, 2025

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