Full house at the YASC Fall Social at the University Club of Toronto tonight. Thanks to our sponsors for helping us keep young advocates connected! @BergerMontague Gowling WLG Canada Lerners LLP MNP LLP PwC Canada and WeirFoulds LLP
About us
The Advocates’ Society is a not-for-profit association of over 6,000 judges, lawyers and advocates from all practice areas, and Canada’s premier advocacy skills training provider. The Society's mission statement reflects five principal objectives that define our role and drive our activities. 1. Be the voice of advocates in Canada 2. Promote ethical and professional practice standards for advocates 3. Expand our leadership role in teaching the skills of advocacy 4. Protect the independence of the bar and the judiciary 5. Foster collegiality amongst members Join us and realize your own professional potential. Our strength is your strength.
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http://www.advocates.ca
External link for The Advocates' Society
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1963
- Specialties
- Advocacy Skills Training, Collegiality, Mentoring, The Advocates' Journal, Practice Groups, Interventions, Symposiums, Honouring Excellence, Young Advocates, and "TAS Gives Back" Fundraising
Locations
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Primary
2700-250 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M5B 2L7, CA
Employees at The Advocates' Society
Updates
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The Fall issue of The Advocates' Journal is here! 🍂 📖 https://ow.ly/bVk750TqpX9 Available exclusively to TAS Members, this issue features a tribute to The Honourable R. Roy McMurtry, insights on navigating difficult client interactions, ways lawyers can learn from one another, and much more. 💻 Sign in to The Advocates' Journal Archive to access the latest issue and the full archive. #TASJournal
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Up next in our award-winning AI for Litigators series: Lisa Chamandy, Canada’s first law firm Chief AI Officer, presents on Five Key Considerations for Integrating AI in Litigation Firms. Plus see live demos of new AI tools in action! Oct 21 #TASCPD https://ow.ly/6t3M50TpafI
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How far in advance should you start drafting Closing Arguments? For answers to this and other important questions, Join Eric Morgan, Zoe Oxaal, and a top-notch faculty on September 24th! #TASCPD https://ow.ly/nweF50Tp6U3
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It's not too late to register for the popular Young Advocates' Fall Social happening on Sept 18! Join fellow young advocates and enjoy a complimentary beverage and snacks while networking with members of your community. See you there! Sponsored by: Berger Montague, Gowling WLG, Lerners LLP, MNP, PwC Canada, and WeirFoulds LLP. Register yourself here: https://ow.ly/TTEc50TovZX
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Get in the swing of September with specialized CPD for securities litigators! Join faculty from across the country for the updates you need on the latest hot topics in securities litigation, and join us for a post-program networking opportunity! #TASCPD https://ow.ly/jc9050Tkq0Y
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Becoming a culturally-sensitive family lawyer is important. Effectively presenting culturally-based evidence in a family law court is a whole other skillset. Do you know the rules and best practices for doing so? #TASPG https://ow.ly/j13h50Tk3WN
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What does modern science teach about persuading decision-makers? Find out at our next Advocacy Hour, which focuses how you can use cognitive shortcuts to overcome bias and present your client’s case effectively in court! #TASCPD https://ow.ly/IMe450TlqfC
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Understanding how to interact with generative AI effectively and responsibly will need to be part of your advocacy skillset moving forward. See live practical demonstrations of new AI tools in action at our next AI for Litigators program on October 21.
Artificial Intelligence for Litigators: More AI in Action! Join a live program by The Advocates’ Society and get an in-depth look at the most powerful AI on the planet! Conversational search, drafting, and summarization with Lexis+ AI - https://ow.ly/vjwY50SZkyp Oct 21 | 1:00 - 4:30 PM ET | ZOOM | Register Here - https://ow.ly/vjwY50SZkyp In the meantime, watch this 1-minute video for a preview: draft in minutes with Lexis+ AI ⬇️ #TASCPD #LexisNexisCanada #LexisPlusAI #LegalTech #GenAIForLawyers
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Félicitations à Me Julie Chenette, Chenette, boutique de litige inc, récipiendaire du Prix excellence en mentorat du Québec 2024. Ce prix récompense les plaideurs qui ont fait preuve d'un engagement exceptionnel et d'excellence dans le mentorat au Québec. Le Prix excellence en mentorat du Québec sera remis à Julie lors du 6e Gala Annuel de La Société des plaideurs. Pour en savoir plus: https://ow.ly/ZSKi50TkATw