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Home|Toronto Workshop Series|Grievance Arbitration Advocacy Toronto Workshop Series
Register and pay by Friday, March 31, 2017, to save $200 off each regular Toronto Workshop Series price!
Speakers Colin Johnston Arbitrator/Mediator Harvey Beresford Arbitrator/Mediator Karen Bock Employer Counsel DLA Piper (Canada) Diane Brownlee Arbitrator/Mediator Sarah Crossley Employer Counsel Littler Craig Morrison Union Counsel McMahon Morrison Watts Georgina Watts Union Counsel McMahon Morrison Watts
This two-day in-depth training session will provide participants with the knowledge and skillset required to mount a successful grievance arbitration case or to give maximum assistance to counsel or the advocate who is doing so. On the first day, a seasoned arbitrator and top union and employer counsel will engage participants in an interactive discussion exploring the legal landscape, best practices and winning strategies for grievance arbitration advocacy. On the second day, participants will have an opportunity to hone their advocacy skills by presenting/responding to a realistic grievance drawn from actual caselaw. Representing either the management or union position, attendees will work in small groups to participate in a full-day grievance arbitration simulation designed to enhance the preparation and presentation skills necessary for grievance arbitration. Alongside workshop leaders from day one, experienced lawyers and arbitrators will be present throughout the second day to observe participants and offer invaluable guidance and feedback.
In this comprehensive training session, participants will gain the skills and expertise necessary to engage in, or assist the counsel or advocate who engages in, the following:
Identifying the key issues, strengths and weaknesses of a case
Addressing preliminary issues, such as timeliness and arbitrability
Obtaining and providing appropriate disclosure
Preparing, examining and cross-examining witnesses
will receive a complimentary copy of Lancaster's Winning Cases at Grievance Arbitration, by Jeffrey Sack, Q.C.
DAY ONE — INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION
PART 1 Crafting an Effective Advocacy Strategy
Identifying the key issues, strengths and weakness of a case
Investigating the underlying facts of a file and understanding the scope of the issues
Best practices for developing a case theory
Adapting a case theory to account for new evidence or issues as they arise
Tips and strategies for making the arbitration process more cost and time efficient
PART 2 Remedies
What remedies should parties consider seeking?
PART 3 Preliminary Issues
Addressing issues of timeliness, arbitrability, jurisdiction, production, particulars and order of proceedings at arbitration
Considering the status of third parties
Canvassing whether the parties can proceed on an agreed statement of facts
PART 4 Obtaining and Providing Disclosure
Recognizing the sort of documents that must be disclosed by each side prior to arbitration
Understanding what types of documents and information are shielded from disclosure by privilege
PART 5 Gathering Evidence
When is it advisable for parties to seek an independent medical examination?
Review of arbitral tests for the admission of video surveillance evidence, internet browser history and computer monitoring evidence
When, if ever, will arbitrators consider evidence of misbehaviour that is not part of the conduct for which an employee has been disciplined?
In what circumstances is post-discharge evidence admissible?
Understanding and applying the Wigmore confidentiality test
PART 6 Introducing and Presenting Evidence Effectively
Understanding who bears the burden of proof
What power does an arbitrator have to admit evidence?
Choosing between in-person testimonial evidence and documentary evidence
Considering the use of hearsay evidence
How, and when, to object to evidence
PART 7 Preparing and Examining Witnesses
Tips and strategies for witness selection
Best practices for preparing witnesses
Considering the use of a subpoena
Review of factors relied on by arbitrators when assessing the credibility and reliability of a witness
Should a grievor always be called to testify at arbitration?
How to successfully examine and cross-examine a witness
Understanding the rule in Browne v. Dunn
Considering how, and when, to use expert evidence
EXERCISE Interactive Session
Participants will work in small groups to review a fact scenario based on actual caselaw and develop answers to the questions posed. Discussion will be facilitated by workshop leaders.
PART 8 How to Cite Caselaw and Make Persuasive Opening and Closing Statements
How to research caselaw in advance of arbitration
Effective strategies for citing caselaw and legislation at arbitration
Understanding the purpose of opening and closing statements
Review of essential elements for a persuasive opening statement and a winning final argument
CONCLUSION End of Day One
DAY TWO — MOCK ARBITRATION
PART 1 Crafting a Strong Case
Participants will break into small groups to discuss a realistic scenario grounded in actual caselaw. Based on this scenario, participants will identify the strengths and weaknesses of a file, develop a case theory, decide what remedies to request, pinpoint each party’s disclosure requirements, discuss tactics for streamlining the grievance arbitration process and consider strategies for gathering evidence in advance of the hearing date.
Workshop leaders will lead group discussion and provide feedback following the exercise.
PART 2 Preliminary Issues
Participants will remain in small groups to identify preliminary issues raised by the scenario and discuss effective strategies for addressing these questions at arbitration.
PART 3 Opening Statements
Participants will remain in small groups to prepare an opening statement for arbitration. Participants will have an opportunity to present an opening statement and receive feedback from workshop leaders.
PART 4 Preparing and Examining Witnesses
Participants will break into teams of two or three to practice preparing and examining a witness. Workshop leaders will circulate among teams and provide feedback during this exercise.
PART 5 Cross-Examining Witnesses
Participants will remain in teams of two or three to practice cross-examining a witness. Workshop leaders will circulate among teams and provide feedback during this exercise.
PART 6 Closing Statements
Participants will remain in small groups to prepare a closing statement. Participants will have an opportunity to present a closing statement and receive feedback from workshop leaders.
CONCLUSION Final Remarks and Questions Accreditation
CPD for Members of the Law Society of Upper Canada: 12.0 Substantive Hours; 0 Professionalism Hours.
This program has been approved by the Law Society of New Brunswick for 12.0 Continuing Professional Development hours.
Members of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society may count this program for 12.0 Continuing Professional Development hours.