In this one-hour presentation designed for law clerks, Eleanor Vaughan will provide a legal update on the proposed changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure that could facilitate access to justice and reduce the costs of civil litigation. She will also review the current state and challenges of civil litigation in Ontario.
Training & Event Type: Speaking Engagement
Ontario Bar Association CPD Program: Jurisdictional Issues in Labour and Employment Law
During this program co-chaired by Rayaz Khan, expert speakers will explore how jurisdictional issues impact today’s evolving workplaces as employment relationships extend beyond traditional boundaries.
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA) 2025 Fall Conference: Retention in a Changing Climate
OMHRA’s Fall Conference on “Winning the Talent Game: Retention in a Changing Climate” provides an opportunity to connect with municipal professionals to exchange ideas and contribute to conversations in the sector.
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association (OMHRA): 2025 Summer Webinar Series
Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will lead an engaging session on “Human Rights Law and Equitable Hiring” at the OMHRA’s 2025 Summer Webinar Series.
2025 Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) Annual Conference
In “Navigating Financial Sustainability – Legal Perspectives,” Michael Kennedy will provide a legal perspective on a wide range of levers that are available to university administrators in addressing these challenges.
Canadian Association of University Solicitors (CAUS): 2025 Conference
Hicks Morley’s Frank Cesario—along with the University of Guelph’s Harpreet—will discuss the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (“UCCMS”), why SafeSport is important and what Universities need to consider
Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) – 2025 Exchange Conference: Navigating Workplace Risk
Municipal workplaces are increasingly challenged by issues of security, workplace violence, bullying, and harassment. Hicks Morley’s Stephanie Savoni and Nadine Zacks will be leading a session on “Navigating Workplace Risk,” covering legal obligations in health, safety, and mental well-being at OMSSA’s Exchange Conference on May 13.
The Osgoode Intensive Guide to Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
Campus sexual violence is a critical challenge for post-secondary institutions. Hicks Morley’s Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will join a panel to discuss best practices in interim measures in sexual violence complaints as part of The Osgoode Intensive Guide to Responding to Campus Sexual Violence
The Law Society of Ontario: The Employment Law Agreement: Key Clauses 2025
The Law Society of Ontario’s annual program breaks down the essential components of an employment contract. Hicks Morley’s Mornelle Lee joins other presenters in providing a review of different key clauses, offering insights on drafting language and the latest legal developments.
The Law Society of Ontario: The Employment Standards Act – A Primer 2025
In the Law Society of Ontario’s program designed for legal practitioners—including in-house counsel, those in private practice and paralegals—this foundational course is designed to provide a primer of the key requirements of the Employment Standards Act. Hicks Morley’s Mari Maimets joins other panelists who will cover the essentials as well as more complex issues.