Advocates' Society
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The Advocates' Society is a not-for-profit professional association of judges, lawyers, and advocates, and Canada’s premier advocacy skills training provider.
Joined October 2010
Hello TAS followers. This will be our last post on X but you can find us on LinkedIn to keep up on all the great things happening at TAS. Updates on new social handles will be posted there. Thanks for your engagement and support over the years. #TASProud
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Congratulations to Neha Chugh, Chugh Law, the 2022 recipient of The Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility. This award will be presented at The Opening of the Courts on October 3. #TASProud Learn more here:
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Thank you Justice Gascon for bravely acknowledging and reminding us that mental health issues can affect all members of the profession, from new law students to the most experienced judges of our highest court. #LetsTalk #Community.
Statement on the part of Justice Gascon:
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Congratulations to Neha Chugh of Chugh Law who was presented with the 2022 Catzman Award for Professionalism & Civility at the Opening of the Ontario Courts today. The award was presented by The Hon. Associate Chief Justice Michal Fairburn and Julie Catzman. #TASProud
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Congrats to @OmarHaRedeye of @DurComLegClinic voted by YOU for the 2020 YASC Civility Award which recognizes a young advocate who epitomizes the principles of civility & professionalism. The award will be presented at Fall Forum on Oct 23. Learn more here
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TAS stands with equity-seeking groups who want a meaningful voice in Law Society affairs. We call on Convocation to show leadership on diversity and inclusion by rejecting any effort to constrain the voice of the Equity Advisory Group. 1 of 2.
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We join the legal community in mourning the loss of The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an influential and inspiring change-maker who helped advance the causes of equity-seeking groups. You will be missed.
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Congrats to @ErinDurant42 of @BLGLaw recipient of the 2020 YASC Writer’s Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to TAS publications. The award will be presented at Fall Forum on Oct 23. Learn more here
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Today we announce that our B.C. advocacy award has been renamed The Joe Arvay Advocacy in Adversity Award to honour the life & career of the late Joe Arvay of @UBPGL TAS is proud to be part of the legacy of this remarkable advocate. Learn more here
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The Advocates’ Society responds to Premier Doug Ford’s comments about appointing ‘like-minded’ judges to the bench in Ontario – read our letter to the Premier here:
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With profound sadness we said good-bye to our friend & Board member Eric Hoaken. Eric was a gifted counsel, teacher & mentor, and we were honoured to have had him as part of our community. He will be truly missed. Thoughts & prayers to Eric’s family & his colleagues @LaxOSullivan.
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Congratulations to @jthomascurry recipient of the 2018 Catzman Award at today’s Opening of the Courts. With Julie Catzman and TAS President Brian Gover #TASProud
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Congratulations to Ranjan K. Agarwal @BennettJonesLaw, recipient of the 2020 Eric Hoaken Award for Excellence in Mentoring. Learn more about the Eric Hoaken Award here. #TASProud
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We are proud to announce that @rothsteinlinda1 of @PaliareRoland has been named the recipient of The Advocates’ Society Medal. The Advocates’ Society Medal is the highest expression of esteem that TAS can convey to one of its members. #TASProud Learn more:
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The Advocates’ Society responds to criticism of Justice John Norris. Read our statement here:
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Recent appointment creates an all-female Supreme Court in Yukon for the first time.
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We've developed a Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples in partnership with @IBA_Canada and @LawSocietyLSO. Read it here:
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So honoured to have the Hon. Justice Rosalie S. Abella, Supreme Court of Canada join us this evening for a warm, inspiring and real conversation with our new President Guy J. Pratte. #TASProud #EOTatHome2020
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The Advocates’ Society condemns the hiring of a private investigator to conduct surveillance of Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench & the threat this action poses to the principle of judicial independence.
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RIP David Scott, OC, QC of @BLG David was a longtime Society member, TAS Medal recipient and a true legend of the Ottawa bar. Our thoughts go to David's family, friends and colleagues at BLG.
David Scott QC telling us how it is. Thanks to all of our past Prezs and everyone who att…
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The Best Practices for Remote Hearings are now available to help guide you through preparing for and participating in remote hearings! Thank you to our E-Hearings Task Force for their incredible work! @OBAlawyers @OntarioTLA @Ont_Law_Assoc #LawTwitter .
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We are pleased to announce Tom Curry @jthomascurry of @LencznerSlaght is the recipient of the 2018 Catzman Award for Professionalism & Civility. #TASProud
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#HappyMothersDay to all our TAS moms who, day in and day out, juggle litigator bags with diaper bags, legal briefs with kid’s briefs, & witness interviews with parent-teacher interviews #TASProud. So, what's your lawerly motherhood hack?
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Congratulations to Sandra Barton @gowlingwlg_ca recipient of the 2021 #TAS Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award honours advocates who show commitment & excellence in teaching. There will be a presentation at End of Term on June 17. Learn more here:
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We had over 1,200 advocates from coast to coast online today for our Fireside Chat with Chief Justice Morawetz of @SCJOntario_en If you experienced technical issues accessing the program, we will be sharing the archive recording with all registrants as soon as it is available.
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This #IWD2021 we celebrate the women who have made TAS what we are today - a strong, inclusive community of advocates. This year we are proud to honour Past President & Journal Editor Linda Rothstein, who has mentored & inspired generations of women advocates. #ChooseToChallenge
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Congratulations to @jthomascurry of @LencznerSlaght, recipient of this year's Award for Excellence in Teaching. We'll be recognizing his accomplishment at #EOT2018. Book your tickets here:
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Congratulations to The Honourable Justice Lorne Sossin on his appointment to the Court of Appeal for Ontario. #TASProud
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A message from Advocates Society President Brian Gover in support of saving @ProBonoOntario Law Help Centres #WhyICare #SaveLawHelp
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Congratulations to @WindsorLaw mooters Sara Little and Ashley Haines, runners-up in the 2020 Arnup Cup! The Hon. Justice Clayton Conlan and TAS President Scott Maidment presented the admirable trophy. #TASProud #UniversityofWindsor
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Congratulations to Nader R. Hasan, Stockwoods LLP, the 2023 recipient of The Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility. This award will be presented at The Opening of the Courts on September 28. #TASProud Learn more here:
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Congratulations to Nicholas Hay and Julia Cecchetto of @OsgoodeNews on their big win at this years 2018 Arnup Cup!
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Congratulations to Tom Curry @jthomascurry @LencznerSlaght 2018 recipient of the Teaching Award at #EOT2018
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Congratulations to TAS Member and former Director, The Hon. Justice Marie-Andrée Vermette, Partner at @WeirFoulds on her appointment as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. #TASProud.
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We are saddened to learn of the passing of Joseph J. Arvay, OC QC. Joe was a true legend of the bar. TAS was proud to honour this remarkable B.C. advocate with the Award of Justice in 2015. May he rest in peace.
The Arvay Finlay family is deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Joseph J. Arvay, OC QC has passed away. Details on how his remarkable life will be remembered will follow.
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TAS in defence of Marie Henein & the administration of justice:
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The Hon. Justice Sheilah Martin, Supreme Court of Canada, delivers an inspiring keynote speech.
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Welcome to our new 2021-2022 Executive Committee! President Deborah E. Palter @TGF_LLP, Vice President Peter W. Kryworuk @LernersLLP, Treasurer Dominique T. Hussey @BennettJonesLaw & Secretary Darryl Cruz @McCarthy_ca. Learn about our incoming Board here:
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#TASproud to announce: David C. Nahwegahbow, IPC, LSM of Nahwegahbow, Corbiere Genoodmagejig has been named the recipient of The Award of Justice which honours advocates who embody the finest traditions of advocacy & champion social justice & change.
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“Lawyers are dealing with their discoveries, their mediations, their cross-examinations using Zoom, and all of these little things are going to cut down on the expense of litigation” explains @ErinDurant42 in our Friends Who Argue podcast ►
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Congratulations to Jennifer McAleer, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, recipient of the 2021 Catzman Award for Professionalism & Civility presented virtually by The Hon. Chief Justice George R. Strathy at today's Opening of the Courts. #TASProud
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“The Ontario SCJ is testing the document sharing and storage platform CaseLines in Toronto starting on August 10, rollout to follow province-wide by end of 2020 – see Morawetz C.J.’s memo to the bar here @SCJOntario_en @ONAttorneyGen.
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(1) Upon his retirement, Chief Justice George R. Strathy will leave our profession stronger, more aware and with the tools we need to continue to advance the justice system. His legacy will be his commitment to inclusion and mental health in our profession and. (con't).
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Look who's talking! We are thrilled to announce that The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella will be joining Linda Rothstein for an intimate Fireside Chat at The Bench Speaks on November 26. Register now for this can't-miss event.
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Congratulations to Sarit E. Batner of @McCarthy_ca recipient of the 2020 Douglas K. Laidlaw Medal for Excellence in Advocacy. Learn more information about the Laidlaw Medal here #TASProud
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We welcome the announcement by @JustinTrudeau today that the Government of Canada will provide $27M in legal aid funding for refugee claimants in Ontario. Thank you for this important contribution to the legal aid system in Canada. #a2j
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Wrapping up #EOT2022 awards, @FrankWalwyn of @WeirFoulds is presented with the Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award for his outstanding commitment to mentoring fellow advocates, and commitment to TAS mentoring and educational programs. Congrats Frank!
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Congratulations to our new Chief Justice of Ontario, the Honourable Geoffrey B. Morawetz!.
We are pleased to announce a new Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Justice (Ontario) was appointed today. Congratulations to the Honourable Geoffrey B. Morawetz! #scjontario #independentresponsivejusticeopentoall
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Congratulations to Sandra Barton of @gowlingwlg_ca, being honoured for the Excellence in Teaching Award this year. #TASPROUD #EOT2021
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We're looking forward to Women in Litigation with keynote Marie Henein on Fri!
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Congratulations to @jthomascurry of @LencznerSlaght for receiving the Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award will be presented tomorrow at #EOT2018
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TAS Staff celebrating a successful week of remote work and the launch of the Litigating from Home series with virtual cocktails. How are you keeping connected? Share your collegial zoom pix :) #MondayMorningSmile
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Congratulations to Robert J. Frater, Q.C., Department of Justice, recipient of the 2020 Catzman Award for Professionalism & Civility presented virtually by Hon. Chief Justice George R. Strathy at today's Opening of the Courts. #TASProud
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Ontario litigators - on Jan 30, changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure will introduce 2 new unsworn lawyer’s certificates of service (Form 16B.1 & Form 74B.1) to prove a document was either served, or caused to be served, by the lawyer. For more info:
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With great sadness we share the loss of John P. Nelligan, Q.C. Long-time member of TAS and our first Ottawa President (83-84), his contributions truly shaped our profession. We will continue to honour his legacy annually with the John P. Nelligan Award for Excellence in Advocacy.
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Proud to officially launch the Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples with partners @IBA_Canada and @LawSocietyLSO
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Congratulations to Justice Benjamin Zarnett, TAS Past President, for his appointment to the Court of Appeal for Ontario. #TASProud
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Congratulations to Jennifer McAleer of @FaskenLaw, recipient of the 2021 Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility. The award will be presented at the Opening of the Courts Ontario on Sept 14, 2021 #TASProud Learn more:
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TAS sends sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues on the passing of Justice Glenn Hainey. A former TAS Director, Justice Hainey was a huge supporter of our efforts to teach and engage the bar, and his energy and commitment to our profession will be missed.
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Congratulations to TAS board member @MahmudJamal4 of @Osler_Law on his appointment to the Ontario Court of Appeal. #ONCA #TASProud
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This week our Young Advocates are staffing up the @ProBonoOntario hotline and this afternoon we have @akwshelley, @JusticeandAvos, @viccreighton, and @emilycslawrence on the phones. #TASProud #YASCGivesBack #DoingJustice
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We are sorry to learn of the passing of The Hon. Peter Cory on April 7, 2020. Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Past President of The Advocates' Society. #LegendoftheBar.
Before he was a judge, retired #SCC Justice Peter Cory was involved with @Advocates_Soc. Learn more about the early days in his 1996 #oralhistory interview with the Osgoode Society. #advocacy
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For the last time, @viccreighton presents the History of #YASC. Her 7 years of commitment to our Young Advocates’ Standing Committee and her stellar leadership this past term as Chair is one for the books. Thank you and farewell to an outstanding Advocate. #TASProud
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And now, the moment we've all been waiting for. TAS President @PeterPkryworuk presents The Advocates' Society Medal to Linda R. Rothstein, LSM. Congratulations Linda! #TASMedal2022
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TAS is proud to publish the 1st Supplement to the Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples. We thank our partners @IBA_Canada & @LawSocietyLSO for continuing the important work of advancing reconciliation in the justice system with us.
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Congratulations to TAS members Peter Griffin of @LencznerSlaght and Janice Payne of @NelliganLaw who are being honoured today with the Law Society Medal for their significant contributions to our profession. #TASProud Read about their achievements here ➡️
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Celebrations continue at the Opening of the Courts with Chief Justice Strathy, Tom Curry and Julie Catzman #CatzmanAward
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The Advocates' Society Board of Directors approves and issues a comprehensive Statement on Judicial Independence: Defending an Honoured Principle in a New Age. Read the statement here
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Congratulations to three Society members who were appointed to the bench in Ontario today – Justice Jessica Kimmel, Justice Annette Casullo and Justice Sharon Shore. #TASProud
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Congratulations to Ontario's new Chief Justice, The Honourable Michael H. Tulloch. We look forward to continuing to work with Chief Justice to improve our justice system for all Ontarians. @ONCA_en.
The Prime Minister of Canada has announced the appointment of the Honourable Michael H. Tulloch as the new Chief Justice of Ontario. Please see:
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Congratulations to new @LawSocietyLSO Treasurer Teresa Donnelly. We look forward to working with her!.
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“Critical Race Theory will not only promote more competent lawyers but a more progressive legal system” explains @JoshuaSealy in his powerful interview for Keeping Tabs. Learn how it shapes a just legal community here ► #TASCommunity #InclusiveJustice
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#BlackHistoryMonth. We celebrate the Hon. Corrine Sparks, Canada's 1st Black female judge, with this excerpt from the Spring 2021 #TASJournal where she talks about her career and tackling the prejudices she’s experienced inside/outside the courtroom ►
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Congratulations to The 2019 Catzman Award recipient, Gregory Richards, @WeirFoulds. The award will be presented at the Opening of the Courts in Toronto (September 10, 2019).
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Defending Independence of the Judiciary in a press release to the profession. Read here:
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Congratulations to TAS Members appointed to the Bench today - Justice Breese Davies, Justice Gillian Roberts, Justice Judy Fowler Byrne, Justice Alison Harvison Young (to OCA) and Justice Sylvain Lussier. #TASProud.
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Lisa Delaney from @SchulichLaw is the Best Overall Advocate at the #SopinkaCuo2017 National Trial Advocacy Competition! Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Madam Justice Lucille Shaw on being sworn in yesterday at Brampton SCJ. #TASProud!
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Congratulations to TAS Vice-President, Guy J. Pratte, @BLGLaw, recipient of the @OBAlawyers’s Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation. He will be honoured at a gala dinner and award ceremony tonight in Toronto. #TASProud #OBAawards
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In honour of #BlackHistoryMonth we encourage you to listen to the Friends Who Argue 2-part interview with @JoshuaSealy on systemic racism viewed through the lens of historical jurisprudence. Our most downloaded podcast of 2021. #TASProud.Listen here ►
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We are proud to have recognized some remarkable women members for their contributions to TAS & the profession with various awards this term. Thank you for all you do. #IWD2021 #ChoosetoChallenge
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Congratulations to Evan Thomas of @Osler_Law, this year's recipient of the David Stockwood Memorial Prize. We'll be recognizing his accomplishment at #EOT2018
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On this first day of #BlackHistoryMonth 2023, we celebrate Ontario’s first Black Chief Justice, The Hon. Michael H. Tulloch. Stay tuned for a celebration piece in the Winter issue of Advocacy Matters, where members of the bar share their thoughts on this historic appointment.
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#HappyMothersDay to all our TAS moms who, day in and day out, juggle litigator bags with diaper bags, legal briefs with kid’s briefs, & witness interviews with parent-teacher interviews #TASProud. So, what's your lawerly motherhood hack?
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Canada’s civil & family justice system is in crisis. Canadians wait years to have disputes heard & decided by the courts. TAS is calling on justice stakeholders to act now to eliminate the endemic delay in civil & family justice. Read TAS's call to action:
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What a great day at Mastering the Art of Examining Witnesses with @jthomascurry and @marthmccarth . We had a full house for our first in-person flagship program in 2 years. #TASProud
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A new term kicking off with YASC Retreat! We have a fabulous committee from coast to coast, and it's going to be another stellar term! #TASProud
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"Work life balance is as much of a fantasy as the Cinderella Story" keynote Marie Henein at Women in Litigation
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ICYMI: Our Friends Who Argue 2-part interview with @JoshuaSealy on systemic racism viewed through the lens of historical jurisprudence is now available. Listen here ► #TASCommunity
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Thank you to our law firm sponsors @LaxOSullivan @PaliareRoland @StikemanElliott and @TGF_LLP for their support of Fall Forum. Thanks to their generosity, we were able to offer Fall Forum access to young advocates from diversity-seeking associations via @RODALawyers #TASProud
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Congratulations to Megan Shortreed (@MegShortreed) of @PaliareRoland, recipient of the TAS Award for Excellence in Teaching! Tonight’s award is presented by Sheila Gibb, incoming TAS Secretary, & Stephen Ross, Chair of the Education Standing Committee. #EOT2023
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Congratulations to Monique Jilesen, the 2017 Douglas K. Laidlaw Medal recipient. Presentation June 15 at End of Term
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