November 29, 2019 │ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Law Society Classroom, 3rd Flr., 260 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg |
Register Now 6 CPD hours, including 1 EPPM hour |
Given the interconnectedness of the individuals involved in child protection cases, most often it is better to strive for resolution rather than litigation. This year’s program will focus on the need for counsel to adopt a modern, collaborative approach to child protection matters.
Topics will include: -Drug Testing and Reading -Lessons from Dauphin Provincial Court -Intake Court and How to Prepare an Effective Brief -Resources Available to Families Throughout the Province -Mama Mawi Wi Chi Itata – Family Group Conferencing Presenters Include: From Other Professions Dr. Ginette Poulin, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Bruce Harper, Absolute Testing Inc. Jackie Anderson, Mama Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre From the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench The Honourable Madam Justice Gwen B. Hatch (Family Division) The Honourable Madam Justice Kaye E. Dunlop (Family Division) Senior Master Rick Lee From Manitoba Provincial Court The Honourable Judge Christine Harapiak The Honourable Judge Alain Huberdeau Counsel Lynda Grimes, Overall, Grimes Kris Janovcik, Tapper Cuddy LLP David Joycey, Barrister & Solicitor Darryl Buxton, Myers LLP Michael Clark, Myers LLP Karen Webb, Burgess Law Office Desiree Dorion, Dawson & Bretecher Meredith Mitchell, Legal Aid Manitoba – Agassiz Law Office Terrance DeLaronde, Cochrane Saxberg, Barristers & Solicitors Spencer Weisensel, Legal Aid Manitoba – Northlands Community Law Centre | |
Eligibility For CPD Hours: This program may be reported for up to 6 hours of eligible CPD activity, including 1 hours of EPPM. |