Overview
Caught short on your CLE credits? Let Osler help to cross off at least one item on your year-end To Do list! Back by popular demand, we are hosting a series of informative and engaging seminars to assist you in obtaining your professionalism credits.
Internal Investigations
November 21
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Osler’s Montreal office
November 22
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Osler’s Toronto office
Presented by: Riyaz Dattu and Don Ridings, Partner, Covington & Burling LLP
This program will provide a roadmap for conducting multi-jurisdictional internal investigations focussing on anti-corruption compliance from both Canadian and U.S. perspectives. We will begin by considering the circumstances where an internal investigation is appropriate and some key questions at the outset such as the scope of the investigation and retaining outside counsel. Don Ridings and Riyaz Dattu will lead attendees through the process for conducting an internal investigation as well as follow-up steps. Throughout, the program will look at ethical, privacy law and privilege issues in multi-jurisdictional internal investigations.
Continuing Professional Development
Ontario: An application will be submitted to The Law Society for 0.5 Professionalism and 1.0 Substantive Hours.
New York: New York admitted LPs will be entitled to a maximum of 1.5 credit hours, which can be applied towards Areas of Professional Practice.
Québec: An application for recognition for this program will be made in accordance with the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats.
The Leadership Contract
November 27
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Osler’s Toronto office or via webinar
Presented by: Heather McKean and Dr. Vince Molinaro
Leadership accountability is one of the most pressing issues in organizations today. Based on the New York Times bestselling book, The Leadership Contract by Dr. Vince Molinaro, this workshop is a powerful look at what is expected from all leaders today.
Through reflection, interactive discussion, and thought provoking content, participants will come to understand in a profoundly different way the decision that is leadership and the obligation that it brings. The aim is to create a community of leaders who are aligned to the organization's expectations and are ready to tackle the hard work that is required to lead in today’s dynamic environment.
Following the presentation, in-person attendees will participate in small group discussions applying the principles to their organizations.
Continuing Professional Development
Ontario: In-person attendees: Total CPD = 0.0 Substantive Hours + 1.5 Professionalism Hours. Webinar participants: Total CPD = 1.0 Professionalism Hours.
New York: In-person attendees: New York admitted LPs will be entitled to a maximum of 1.5 credit hours, which can be applied towards Law Practice Management. Webinar participants: New York admitted LPs will be entitled to a maximum of 1.0 credit hour, which can be applied towards Law Practice Management
Québec: An application for recognition for this program will be made in accordance with the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats.
Ethics in Negotiation
December 5
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Osler’s Toronto office or via webinar
As lawyers and advocates, we negotiate every day of our practice, sometimes not even realizing it. In this session, we will explore the role of ethics in negotiations. We will cover areas such as:
- What is the role of ethics in negotiation?
- What guidance is given in the Rules of Professional Conduct when it comes to behaving ethically?
- How do concepts of trust, morality and ethics fit together? Is “not saying anything” the same as lying?
- How does having a reputation for “doing the right thing” impact your ability to negotiate successfully?
- Can you still be ethical if your client is not?
Randal Graham, professor of legal ethics at the University of Western Ontario, will set out a framework for discussion of these important topics and will further examine the topic using sample fact scenarios.
Continuing Professional Development
Ontario: Total CPD = 0.0 Substantive Hours + 1.5 Professionalism Hours.
New York: New York admitted LPs will be entitled to a maximum of 1.5 credit hours, which can be applied towards Ethics and Professionalism.
Québec: An application for recognition for this program will be made in accordance with the Règlement sur la formation continue obligatoire des avocats.
For further information, please contact Vaughna MacKenzie, Meetings & Conferences Planner, at seminars@osler.com.