Navigating Practice Challenges with Clients' Capacity
Date
Monday, October 21, 2024 (9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
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Kelley Bryan,Perez Bryan Procope LLP -
Renée Vinett, C.S.,Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
Capacity concerns come up in every area of law. Whether they are exhibiting symptoms of dementia, living with a psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia, or suffering from a traumatic brain injury, you need to know how to properly serve these clients. Our experienced speakers provide you with practical tips and tools to navigate the unique challenges that arise when working with clients with diminished capacity, as defined in Rule 3.2-9 of the Rules of Professional Conduct and Rule 3.02(13) of the Paralegal Rules of Conduct.
- Understand the signs of common capacity concerns
- Fine tune your communication skills to connect with clients with diminished mental capacity
- Get tips on how to handle concerns with clients' capacity as a barrister and/or a solicitor
Presenters
- Kristin Bailey, Counsel, Practice Management, Practice Supports and Resources, Law Society of Ontario
- Brendon Pooran, PooranLaw Professional Corporation
- Meghan Hull Jacquin, Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
- Jane Meadus, Advocacy Centre for the Elderly
- Dean Embry, Embry Dann LLP
- Brittany Miller, Goddard Gamage LLP
- Dr. Sara Mitchell MD FRCPC MPH, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Patricia Brown, Patricia Brown Barrister & Solicitor
- Karon Bales, C.S., Bales Beall LLP
- Kelley Bryan, Perez Bryan Procope LLP
- Renée Vinett, C.S., Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
- A. Shawn Richard, TEP, A. Shawn Richard Family and Estate Law
