Listen as a panel of judges from the Ontario and Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal come together to discuss their observations from the Bench as to what they find to be effective advocacy in closing submissions. Learn about the art of persuasive advocacy in judge alone trials, to jury trials and through to the appellate arguments. Our panel will share with you what they expect of counsel, what they need from counsel and what they hope you never do when appearing before them.

The judges panel, moderated by Jessica Smith-Joy (crown counsel) will include Justice Kimberley Crosbie (OCJ), Justice Nancy Dennison (SCJ), Justice Michelle Fuerst (SCJ), Justice Iona Jaffe (SCJ) and Justice Sarah Peppal (ONCA).