With the discussion of the New Miscarriage of Justice Review Commission came some optimism from James Lockyer and Kent Roach. While issues raised by Kent Roach of the composition, mandate, and budget of this Commission at the forefront, optimism still persists as this Commission

We welcome Marco Sciarra and Jonathan Shime to address Corbett Applications in the Wake of King and Hussein.

The use of Corbett applications to address evidentiary issues particularly in relation to prior criminal history was highlighted by Marco Sciarra in relation to Indigenous persons and the disproportionate impact of prejudice they face. Jonathan Shime added the importance of

Next to the panel is Hussein Aly, Dominic Lamb, and Lynda Morgan to address Investigative Work for Defence Lawyers.

The panel on Defence Investigations shared the best practices for conducting a successful and diligent investigation. Hussein Aly displayed the importance of retaining private investigators and how to use them as a resource to further investigation. Lynda Morgan highlighted the

Our final panel concludes with Alison Craig, Adriel Weaver, and Honourable Justice R. Philip Campbell discussing Jail Litigation and Issues including Solitary Confinement and Strip Searches.

Some highlights from the 53rd Annual Criminal Lawyer’s Association!

An informative approach to strategic questioning during the litigation of jail processes. While addressing how mandatory minimums are constitutional as long as they remain not to be grossly disproportionate. Alison Craig, Adriel Weaver, and Honourable Justice R. Philip Campbell

Congratulations to Glenn Sandberg for receiving our 2025 Ricky Goldman Mensch Outstanding Member Award!

Honourable Justice Bruce Durno, Associate Chief Justice Michal Fairburn, and Honourable Justice Mara Greene speaking first today!

2nd presentations kindly provided by Derek Fox of De Bakker Law, Honourable Justice Brock Jones, and Shaunna Kelly of Shaunna Kelly Law!

3rd presentation featuring Roy Bornmann (Strategic Policy Counsel at Law Society of Ontario), Ryan Fritsch (Law Commission of Ontario), Maura Grossman (University of Waterloo), and Alanzo Hessing (Account Executive, LexisNexis Canada Inc.) discussing artificial intelligence in

Generative AI, competence & professional obligations of lawyers: Roy Bornmann, Strategic Policy Counsel of Law Society of Ontario, is helping the 53rd Annual Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference attendees understand how to use AI, avoid common pitfalls, and anticipate future risks. #CLACPD

4th presentation kindly provided by Honourable Justice Russell Silverstein (Ontario Court of Justice) and Laura Metcalfe (Metcalfe Law) focused on closing to the jury!

Special Keynote Featuring Brian Banks!

It was a pleasure volunteering at the CLA! Special thanks to Seneca College for the opportunity!

Thank you to the CLA and Seneca college once again for such a wonderful opportunity! Special thanks to all the incredible speakers as well!

Dinner with our 53rd annual Fall Conference ⁦Criminal Lawyers’ Association⁩ Keynote speaker Brian Banks. Inspirational man that has overcome injustice and persevered. Amazing speaker.

New Criminal Lawyers’ Association podcast! Episode 7: R. v. Chicoine-Joubert (French) Au terme d’un procès devant jury présidé par le juge Blanchard de la Cour supérieure, l’appelant, Maxime Chicoine-Joubert, a été déclaré coupable d’un chef de meurtre au deuxième degré et d’un chef de voies de

Criminal Lawyers’ Association Job Board: Articling Student, Full time, Anita Szigeti Advocates, Toronto (November 24). Members can find out more by going to: members.criminallawyers.ca/jobs Have a job criminal defence position to promote? Post for FREE by going to criminallawyers.ca/postjob