Practical Strategies, Solutions, and Best Practices in Family Violence Matters - The Initial Steps
Date
Monday, November 3, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.)
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Brian BurkeBurke and Co. Family Law Litigation and Advocacy Group
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The Honourable Justice Heather McGee,Ontario Superior Court of Justice
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The Honourable Justice Heather MendesOntario Court of Justice
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Associate Professor Mary-Jo Maur, Faculty of LawQueen's University
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Archana Medhekar, C.S.Archana Medhekar Professional Corporation
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Professor Nicholas Bala, LSM, Faculty of LawQueen's University
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Dr. Katreena Scott, Professor - Applied PsychologyWestern University
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Hilary Linton,Riverdale Mediation Ltd. and mediation393 inc.
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Dr. Kimberly Harris, Executive DirectorNavigating Onward
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Nader R. HasanStockwoods LLP
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Lisa Bernstein, Director, External RelationsLegal Aid Ontario
When you are retained to deal with family violence issues in a family law matter, you face an array of serious, nuanced, and ongoing risks and obligations. And the stakes could not be higher. Because of their complexity, there is never a “one-size-fits-all” solution in these cases; both clients and the courts expect practical, appropriate, and safe solutions. Our presenters provide you with their best practices for representing either side of a family violence case and effective strategies to help you manage these important - and difficult - cases in a holistic manner.
- Gain insights into how judges, social scientists, and legal practitioners view family violence in family law cases
- Learn how to craft and execute practical, meaningful, and solution-oriented approaches to these cases
- Be aware of the factors you need to consider in individualized safety planning
- Understand the importance of bringing these cases to a fair and just conclusion, in the best interests of the children and the family
