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CANLIF InFocus: Estates Law Firms 2023

  • Free to attend
  • Under consideration by the Law Societies of BC & ON

Session One: What are the key drivers and trends shaping the estate law landscape across Canada?

Evolving legal trends and rules impacting family lawyers in major jurisdictions: Ontario, Alberta and B.C.

Societal shifts and the impact on estate law. How are estate lawyers addressing and evolving their practices alongside these shifts?

Real-world case studies: estate planning, administration and litigation

Session Two: How are estates law firms evolving their business strategies in a competitive marketplace?

Innovation and the estate planning, administration and litigation process. How are emerging digital platforms helping to make firms more efficient and a better user experience for their clients?

Collaboration: how are estate lawyers partnering with other professionals to deliver a better experience and outcomes for their clients?

Addressing financial challenges in estate administration and litigation for beneficiaries and executors

Speakers:

Part 1

  • Shannon James, Associate, Carscallen
  • David Hunter, Partner, Hamilton Duncan
  • James Bowden, Managing Director. Afridi & Angell Professional Corporation
  • Dorothy Hagel, Hagel Law firm
  • Tim Andrews, Executive Vice President – Brand Experience, BridgePoint Financial

Chair: Andrew Bowyer, CEO & Founder, ADB Insights (Canadian Legal Innovation Forum)

Part 2

  • Jordan Atin, Counsel, Hull & Hull
  • Marlenne Doss, Partner, Aion Law
  • Cindy Williams, Vice-President, Risk Assessment & Lead,
  • Plaintiff Lending, BridgePoint Financial Group
  • Riyaz Dharamishi, Founder and CEO, Escheatify

Chair: Heather Suttie, Legal Market Strategy and Management Consulting, Suttie.