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CEO Academy: November Training! Join us on 5 November 2024 for a practical 3.5-hour session, “Trial Advocacy in the CCMA/Bargaining Council: How to Win Your Argument in Arbitration”. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your advocacy prowess and emerge as a formidable force in dispute resolution. This is an exclusive opportunity to hone your trial advocacy skills and unlock your potential to win arguments in arbitration. Secure your spot at #CEOAcademy #LegalTraining #OnlineLearning #LabourLaw

It is absolutely crucial that a skilled Expert Witness is not only highly knowledgeable in their field but capable of and well versed in writing and presenting evidence from an objective perspective, avoiding any advocacy. If a tribunal (judge or arbitrator) considers that a so-called ‘Expert Witness Report’ contains advocacy - loaded and biased arguments - then far less weight will be given to it than to the report presented by the Expert for the other side. Find out more about our expert witness services: https://buff.ly/3FLCHm1 #ExpertWitness #CommercialPropertyDisputes #CharteredSurveyors #Solicitors

Being an effective plaintiff lawyer demands a high EQ (Emotional Quotient) and deep empathy. Without empathy, you risk minimizing and misunderstanding your client's struggles, leading to lesser recoveries. Lacking EQ can make you miss crucial cues about how jurors and the public perceive your case. A successful plaintiff lawyer must stay attuned to public sentiment while deeply understanding the client's silent suffering. Compassionate advocacy isn't just beneficial; it's essential. #PlaintiffLawyer #CompassionateAdvocacy #LegalExpertise #EmpathyInLaw #HighEQ #LegalProfession #ClientFirst

Master the art of persuasion with our June Book of the Month! "Making Your Case: The Art of Persuading Judges" by Antonin Scalia and Bryan A. Garner offers invaluable insights into crafting compelling legal arguments. Join us in honing your advocacy skills and making your case clear and convincing. #BookOfTheMonth #LegalPersuasion #AdvocacySkills #TrinityLawSchool

The #1 Skill Every Lawyer Needs to Have⚖️ Beyond legal writing and advocacy, emotional intelligence (EQ) stands out. Set the standard in your firm and encourage an empathetic culture! If you want more tactics to grow your firm, click the link in my bio for more info. #LawyerLife #EmotionalIntelligence #LegalSkills #LawyerTips #HighEQ #TrustBuilding #PositiveWorkCulture #EmpathyInLaw #LawFirmSuccess #ProfessionalGrowth #LegalCommunity #LawyerAdvice #MindfulLawyering #LeadershipSkills #LawFirmGrowth

Arbitration works because it provides an efficient, fair process for clients to resolve disputes in. Additionally, it can be less stressful than trial. The "Arbitration: From Allegation to Zealous Advocacy" seminar on Apr. 25 helps attendees learn strategies and techniques to effectively represent their clients throughout the process. https://ow.ly/pbn250QWXkq

Our resolution: aggressive advocacy, expert counsel, sound business acumen, and a guiding voice for every legal challenge. Learn more by visiting: www.hanszenlaporte.com #HanszenLaporte #LegalAdvice #ProtectYourRights #hanszenlaporte #houstonlaw #houstonlawyer #houstonattorney #houston #lawyer #attorney #texaslawyer

Ok, so I attended this program today. I begin by saying that this is an excellent program and I cannot recommend it enough. Something came up today during it that I think needs addressing. A number of participants were asked about feedback they had been given on their oral advocacy. Many, mostly women or female-presenting, spoke about how they were told they have to be nice and more friendly for judges to find them persuasive, to the point of going against the grain of one’s personality at times. One person had remarked “aren’t we supposed to be liked?” In my view, our job isn’t to be liked. We’re advocates. Sometimes for awful positions. If we’re training people to be nice and likeable as being persuasive, we’re doing lawyers a disservice. Sometimes being a strong advocate means ruffling some feathers. I was reminded in the class that this is could be a gendered issue in particular. All I can say is that I won’t be mentoring or coaching people to do this. You can be yourself and be a strong, passionate, empathetic advocate. People in power need to be better at mentoring. Decision makers need to make it clear that being likeable isn’t what makes the decision. Lastly, if you have bigots who think women need to be sweet and nice as some sort of litmus test to succeed - do the profession a favour, retire.

Do you have what it takes to make your arguments truly persuasive in administrative tribunals? Many legal professionals overlook key strategies that can elevate their advocacy to the next level. 'Mastering Advocacy at Administrative Tribunals' is here to help you close that gap. Don’t miss out—secure your spot now: https://loom.ly/e-mApNk #LegalCPD #TorontoLawyers #AdministrativeLaw #LegalEducation #AdvocacySkills #LawyersOfToronto #CanadianLaw #LegalProfessionals #ContinuingEducation #LawyersLife

Class actions are increasingly going to trial rather than settling after certification. What key lessons have we learned from those that were fully contested? On November 7, Fasken partners Zohaib Maladwala and Sarah J. Armstrong will be speaking at The Advocates' Society’s Class Actions Advocacy program — the premier program for Canadian class actions litigators to explore cutting-edge developments and gain practical advocacy guidance. Tune in from 1:05 PM – 1:45 PM (ET) as Zohaib addresses the current state and future of class actions, and from 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM (ET) as Sarah shares lessons learned from trials on the merits. Learn more and register today to glean insights from those at the forefront of class action litigation: https://ow.ly/4pwa50TWSHs #Litigation #DisputeResolution #ClassActions #TrialAdvocacy