Understanding the New Contingency Fee Reforms for Lawyers and Paralegals: What You Need to Know Before July 1st
Date
Friday, May 14, 2021 (9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.)
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Adam Wagman, C.S.Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP
- Learn about the new, mandatory standard form contingency agreement
- Hear about the new Consumer Guide - standardized and required for all contingency fee clients
- Understand the risk management issues​ that can arise with the new arrangements
Presenters
- The Honourable Doug Downey, Attorney General of Ontario
- Jasmine Daya, Jasmine Daya & Co.
- Andrew Spurgeon, Ross & McBride LLP
- Juda Strawczynski, Director, practicePRO, Lawyers' Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO®)
- Adam Wagman, C.S., Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP