Events / CPD

2012 UPCOMING EVENTS & CPD PROGRAMS

Do you need to enter completed hours from past CPD programs into the LSUC Portal?

Visit the CPD Committee Page for a list of past HLA CPD Programs held in 2012.

February 2

The Family Law Executive presents
THE 15th ANNUAL GROUNDHOG DAY SOCIAL

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tailgate Charlies, Downstairs (69 John Street South)

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For more information, please contact Phil Clay at 905-528-4242.

February 9

HAMILTON MEDICAL-LEGAL SOCIETY
The Russel Williams Case: The Military Star to the Convicted Murderer

Cocktails: 6:00 p.m. (cash bar) / Dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
Hamilton Golf & Country Club (232 Golf Links Road, Ancaster)

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Please respond by February 2, 2012. For more information, please contact Susan Ronaldi at sronaldi@lloydburns.ca.

February 14

FAMILY LAW LUNCH BUCKET SESSION
"OCL Investigator's Role in High Conflict Families"

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Family Court (55 Main Street West, Hamilton)

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For more information, please contact Chris Wyskiel at 905-522-1563.

February 16


10th ANNUAL ESTATES & TRUSTS SEMINAR

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, East Ballroom (116 King Street West, Hamilton)

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For more information, please contact Riane Leonard or Wendy MacNair at 905-522-1563.

February 23


ADVOCATES' SOCIETY HAMILTON COURTHOUSE SERIES

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
John Sopinka Courthouse, Courtroom 700
45 Main St. E., Hamilton

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For more information, please contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563.

February 24

Hamilton Lawyers' Club:
SKI DAY - Blue Mountain Resort, Collingwood

$90.00 / person - includes full day lift ticket (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.), lunch and refreshments.
RSVP by February 10, 2012

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For more information, please contact Anandi D. Naipaul, Ross & McBride LLP - 905-572-5820 or anaipaul@rossmcbride.com

February 28

COMMUNITY RESOURCE COMMITTEE OF THE FAMILY COURT presents...
"So Happy Together: Post Separation Contact with Estranged Parents"

Speaker: Michelle Hayes, BSW, MSW

1:30 p.m. ~ Courtroom 1
Superior Court of Justice, Family Court
(55 Main St. W., Hamilton)

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Free Session ~ Bring your own lunch.

February 29

HLA CPD ROUNDTABLE SESSION:
"Debt Collection"

Chair: Mark Abradjian, Ross & McBride LLP

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
7th Floor Jurors' Lounge (Suite 706)
John Sopinka Courthouse (45 Main St. E., Hamilton)

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For more information, please contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563.

March 1

HLA ANNUAL DINNER & SILENT AUCTION 

Cash bar at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Hamilton Golf & Country Club (232 Golf Links Rd, Ancaster)

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For more information regarding the dinner, contact Paula Bridgewood at 905-522-1563. For more information regarding the auction, contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563.

March 7


 HLA 7th ANNUAL CURRENT ISSUES IN COMMERCIAL LITIGATION SEMINAR

9:00 a.m. - 1:40 a.m. 
McMaster Centre for Continuing Education - Room 216
(50 Main Street East, Hamilton)

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For more information, please contact Paula Bridgewood at 905-522-1563.

March 20

HLA CPD ROUNDTABLE SESSION:
"Building a Successful Real Estate Practice"

Presented by the New Lawyers' Subcommittee
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
John Sopinka Courthouse - Suite 706
(45 Main Street East, Hamilton)

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For more information, please contact Paula Bridgewood at 905-522-1563.

March 27

HLA CPD ROUNDTABLE SESSION:
"Advice for Lawyers on Charity Boards"

Chair: David van der Woerd, Ross & McBride LLP

For more information, please contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563.

April 17

HLA CPD ROUNDTABLE SESSION:
"ODSP"

Chair: Robert Hooper, Hooper Law Offices 

For more information, please contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563.

April 20-21

HAMILTON MEDICAL LEGAL SOCIETY
Spring Getaway

Topic: Impact of SABS Changes on Access to Services

For more information, please contact Susan Ronaldi at 905-627-7155.

May TBA

HAMILTON MEDICAL LEGAL SOCIETY
Anatomy 101

For more information, please contact Susan Ronaldi at 905-627-7155. 

May 3


12th ANNUAL ADVOCACY CONFERENCE

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hamilton Convention Centre - Chedoke Room A
(1 Summers Lane, Hamilton)

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For more information, please contact Paula Bridgewood at 905-522-1563. 

May 8

HLA CPD ROUNDTABLE SESSION:
"Workplace Harassment Policy: Bill 168 and its Application to Law Firms"

Chair: Andrea Hill, Evans Sweeny Bordin LLP

For more information, please contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563.

May 15

HLA PROFESSIONALISM SESSION

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel - Centre/East Ballroom 
(116 King Street West, Hamilton)

For more information, please contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563.

June 8

HAMILTON MEDICAL LEGAL SOCIETY
Year End Event - Dinner at James Street Armoury

For more information, please contact Susan Ronaldi at 905-627-7155. 

June 14

FAMILY LAW SEMINAR

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hamilton Club (6 Main Street East, Hamilton)

For more information, please contact Chris Wyskiel at 905-522-1563.

June 14

JUSTICE MAZZA RETIREMENT DINNER 

For more information, please contact Deb Blayney at 905-645-5252 x. 2532.

June 14

Hamilton Lawyers' Club:
2012 ANNUAL PICNIC

More information coming soon!

August 2

Hamilton Lawyers' Club:
GOLF TOURNAMENT - Beverly Golf & Country Club

More information coming soon! 

September 13

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES SEMINAR

For more information, please contact Paula Bridgewood at 905-522-1563. 

September 13

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE COURTROOM SEMINAR
for Articling Students and New Lawyers

For more information, please contact Paula Bridgewood at 905-522-1563. 

September 13

HLA & HLC WELCOME DINNER
for Articling Students, New Lawyers, and Lawyers' New to Hamilton

This event is by invitation only.

For more information, please contact Paula Bridgewood at 905-522-1563. 

September 18

HLA CPD ROUNDTABLE SESSION:
"Motor Vehicle Accident Claims"

Chair: Janis Criger, Sole Practitioner

12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
John Sopinka Courthouse (45 Main St. E., Hamilton)

For more information, please contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563. 

October 4

HLA & OIAA 26th Annual Joint Insurance Seminar

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hamilton Convention Centre (1 Summers Lane, Hamilton)

For more information, please contact Paula Bridgewood at 905-522-1563. 

November 20

HLA CPD ROUNDTABLE SESSION:
"Landlord & Tenant"

Chair: Robert Hooper, Hooper Law Offices

12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
John Sopinka Courthouse (45 Main St. E., Hamilton)

For more information, please contact Riane Leonard at 905-522-1563. 

November 22

HLA CORPORATE COMMERCIAL LAW SEMINAR

For more information, please contact Megan Callaway at 905-522-1563.

Further Reading

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