Effective Legal Drafting for Paralegals 2025
Date
Friday, May 9, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
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Monica Basso, Paralegal and ProsecutorCity of Oshawa
Do you want to have dedicated time to focus on the fundamental skills needed to draft clear, concise, and persuasive documents? Our presenters tell you about their essential techniques to write most types of legal documents for advocates (pleadings, motions, affidavits, and correspondence) in a comprehensive session on skills. Learn how to structure documents effectively, using precise legal language and avoiding common drafting errors. Our speakers emphasize drafting that tailors documents to the needs of clients, courts and tribunals in this practical program.
- Learn how to structure your documents for impact with the reader
- Understand the proper use of terminology and how to cite case law
- Hear about how to avoid the most common drafting errors
- Grow in your knowledge about drafting documents for your audience
Presenters
- Monica Basso, Paralegal and Prosecutor, City of Oshawa
- Deborah Moriah, Moriah Paralegal: Legal & Administrative Services
- Gavin Phillips, Workers’ Compensation Consultant and Paralegal, School Boards’ Co-operative Inc.
- Lachelle Arevalo, Workers' Compensation Case Manager, TELUS Health
- Ashley Somerville, Community Legal Worker/Paralegal, Landlord’s Self-Help Centre
- Heather Woodside, Municipal Prosecutor, City of Ottawa
- Michael Benoit, Workers’ Compensation Specialist, ClaimAssure
- Chantelle Campbell, Legal Advocacy Services
