Quarterbacking Disputes: Aligning Business Strategy with Litigation Expertise

Join us for an exclusive lunch and learn event in Toronto designed specifically for in-house lawyers. Whether you specialize in litigation or only occasionally handle disputes, this session is tailored to help you approach legal challenges with confidence and align your strategies with business objectives.

Led by Philip Holdsworth and Joey Jamil, Partners at Robins Appleby, this interactive session will equip you with practical tools and frameworks for effectively managing disputes from start to finish.

Event Schedule:

• Lunch: Served at 12:00 PM
• Presentation: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

This presentation will cover:

• Engaging the Right Expertise: Identifying and collaborating with the right external counsel.
• Forum and Jurisdiction: Navigating the implications of legal venues and jurisdictions.
• Strategy and Timelines: Crafting comprehensive dispute strategies and realistic timelines.
• Anatomy of a Dispute: Exploring the stages from discovery to resolution.
• Internal Management: Best practices for evidence gathering and mitigating risks.
• Litigation as a Strategic Tool: Leveraging disputes to support broader business goals.
• ADR and Settlements: Exploring alternatives to traditional litigation.
• Economics of Disputes: Managing costs effectively while maintaining quality.

Attendees will gain a strategic framework for managing disputes, empowering them to:

• Approach disputes with confidence and clarity.
• Collaborate seamlessly with outside counsel.
• Effectively communicate strategies and updates to management and the board.
• Ensure alignment between legal approaches and overarching business objectives.

This session is ideal for in-house lawyers at all levels, including those with limited litigation experience, who want to better understand and manage disputes in a business context.

Accreditation:
This session is eligible for 1 Substantive Hour of CPD in Ontario.

Location:
Robins Appleby LLP
Suite 2600, 120 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 1T1

Thank you to Robins Appleby for sponsoring!