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• The Eight-Minute Environmental Lawyer 2026

  • When
    September 17, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h 15 m Substantive / 0 Professionalism

  The Eight-Minute Environmental Lawyer is back! This program delivers a fast‑paced and engaging half‑day session built around to‑the‑point presentations on developments in environmental law. Designed for busy practitioners, each segment distills complex issues into practical insights that you need to stay current. Explore emerging trends, key cases, and regulatory changes shaping the landscape of environmental law. This session also features a fireside chat with a Superior Court of Justice judge, giving you a rare and candid perspective into environmental law from the bench.

  • Get up to speed on major appeals shaping Ontario environmental policy, including Ontario Place Protectors v. Ontario
  • Learn about the emerging environmental and energy risks associated with AI data centres
  • Explore how liability is assessed and allocated when contamination origins are uncertain or untraceable

  Register by September 9, 2026.

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• Retirement Dinner for the Honourable Justice N. Dawson and the Honourable Justice E. Meijers

  • When
    September 17, 2026
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    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Barrie Country Club

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• Title and Off-Title Searching 2026

  • When
    September 18, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  55 m Substantive / 35 m Professionalism

  Would you benefit from a deep dive into title and off-title search techniques? This program does just that. Our presenters explain this core competency for real estate practitioners and discuss how your exercise of sound professional judgment can help you navigate even tricky title/off-title situations with confidence and reduce your risk.

  • Understand title and off‑title searching in a competent real estate practice
  • Hear about common off-title issues and how they arise
  • Recognize red flags so you can decide if further inquiry is needed
  • Learn about the best practices to document your due diligence steps

  Register by September 10, 2026.

  
  

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• 9th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit

  • Start
    September 22, 2026
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  • End
    September 23, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Webcast

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  8 h 30 m Substantive / 2 h 30 m Professionalism / 1 h EDI Professionalism

  The must-attend resource for motor vehicle litigation is back this Fall! Join the two-day Summit for a comprehensive look at key information and analysis to assist you in skillfully managing your practice. Offering a wide range of topics, leading practitioners and experts guide you through updates, address procedural matters, provide insight into challenging issues, and more. For those who navigate the complexities of this practices area, the 9th Motor Vehicle Litigation Summit provides an essential framework.

  • Discuss the practical implications of recent SABS optionality changes
  • Gain insight into the calculation of MVA tort damages
  • Hear about AI evidence and admissibility
  • Understand key aspects of and remedies for off-coverage positions

  Register by September 14, 2026.

  
  

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• Practice Gems: Probate Essentials 2026

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    September 25, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  2 h 30 m Substantive / 30 m Professionalism

  Even minor errors can result in a probate application being refused. Are you confident you know where problems most often arise? Our expert panels share practical tips and sample precedents to help ensure every essential requirement is addressed and to guide you through any challenging—or unfamiliar—issues that may come up when preparing probate applications.

  Register by September 17, 2026

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• Practice Gems: Administration of Estates 2026

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    September 25, 2026
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  2 h 15 m Substantive  / 45 m Professionalism

  Although estate administration can often proceed smoothly, every file presents its own circumstances and potential pitfalls. At our annual program, presenters review the essential elements of an estate administration checklist and explore specific topics in greater depth each year to address more complex scenarios you may face. Do not miss this valuable and practical program designed to support your estate administration practice.

  • What should be in your post-probate file?
  • What documents do accountants and financial institutions need?
  • What are some of the pitfalls to avoid in transferring or selling assets?
  • How do you determine executor compensation?

  Register by September 17, 2026.

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• Intensive Child Protection Training Primer 2026 (Two‑Day Program)

  • Start
    October 07, 2026
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  • End
    October 08, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Webcast

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  9 h 35 m Substantive / 1 h 45 m Professionalism / 1 h 40 m EDI Professonalism

  Child protection matters must be handled with the utmost care. Our experienced presenters teach you key strategic and advocacy skills at each stage of the case. They reinforce your understanding of the issues with numerous practical demonstrations, including conduct of temporary care and custody hearings, conferences, opening and closing statements, and witness examinations. You also receive pertinent materials including case law, precedents, and social science literature. You come away from this conference with a knowledge of the fundamentals to better serve your clients' interests.

  • Understand what is required to make the finding "in need of protection"
  • Learn how to challenge hearsay
  • Gain insights into Indigenous child welfare
  • Acquire the knowledge and skills to prepare for trial

  Register by September 29, 2026.

  
  

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• The Twelve-Minute Civil Litigator 2026

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    October 13, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  2 h 25 m Substantive / 1 h 5 m Professionalism

  Join us for a dynamic series of tightly focused, twelve‑minute presentations on the civil litigation issues that practitioners need to know now. Each segment delivers practical, immediately usable insights, cutting through complexity to highlight key developments in procedure, practice management, and substantive law. Designed with busy litigators in mind, the program offers an efficient yet comprehensive update across a broad spectrum of current and emerging civil litigation issues. 

  • Hear how courts analyze causation in light of Hemmings v. Padmore
  • Get an update on administrative delay concerns, including developments in dismissals and cost consequences
  • Gain insight from a retired Chief Justice of Ontario on maintaining your mental wellness as a civil litigator

  Register by October 5, 2026.

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• 27th Employment Law Summit

  • When
    October 14, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  4 h 30 m Substantive / 1 h 30 m Professionalism

  This annual summit is a must‑attend event each fall for employment law professionals. Whether you act for employers or employees, practise as in‑house counsel, or work as a paralegal representing clients in Small Claims Court or before the OHRT, this program explores key legal updates and recurring ethical issues through engaging, panel‑based discussions. Be sure to take part in this long‑standing and highly regarded annual program.

  Register by October 6, 2026.

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• Navigating Condo Development Law

  • When
    October 16, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h 30 Substantive / 0 Professionalism

  This practical session guides lawyers through the legal, commercial, and regulatory issues in condominium development. Our speakers examine the lifecycle of a condo project—from planning to zoning, from financing to occupancy—while highlighting key risk areas. What are the pressures facing developers and their counsel? Issues of deposit structures, trust accounting, disclosure, interim occupancy, and insolvency are central to today's market realities. Forward‑looking and practice‑oriented, presenters share insights you need to navigate this complex area of law.

  • Learn how to structure shared facilities agreements, negotiate key terms, and manage risk within the development process
  • Examine the legal, business, and practical considerations that arise when condominium projects are terminated
  • Gain a better understanding of HST rebates in transactions and issues that can affect eligibility and recovery

  Register by October 8, 2026

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• 29th Estates and Trusts Summit: Day One and Two

  • Start
    October 20, 2026
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  • End
    October 21, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Webcast

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  5 h Substantive / 1 h 30 m Professionalism

  Whether you practise in a small firm with a broad practice or as part of a larger firm specializing in estates and trusts, this two‑day annual program delivers timely legal updates and practical guidance delivered in a dynamic, interactive manner. Day One focuses on recent developments in estates and trusts litigation, while Day Two is dedicated to the estate solicitor’s practice, covering planning, administration, and advising attorneys and guardians. Join our distinguished faculty as they tackle the current issues shaping today’s estates practice.

  • Learn about acting for individuals with diminished capacity
  • Receive your annual tax update for both planners and litigators
  • Consider the practical and administrative uses of AI in your practice
  • Understand what Section 3 counsel do and learn about their accounts
  • Discuss how mediation can be an option when litigating your file

  Register by October 12, 2026.

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• Solicitor Summit 2026: What Every Small Firm Needs to Know

  • When
    November 03, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h 30 m Substantive / 30 m Professionalism

  If you are a solo or small firm solicitor, this program is for you! Our speakers offer timely and practical updates on the latest developments in business law and practice areas that intersect with it, including trusts, tax, and commercial leasing. Sessions are firmly grounded in real world practice and offer insight into navigating a wide range of business law matters in your daily work, including AI use in practice, tax considerations, and how to advise clients on insolvency issues if they are in financial distress.

  • Stay current on key tax law developments and the implications for you and your clients
  • Gain practical insights into trusts and estates developments for small/medium-sized business owners and their advisors
  • Explore important developments in commercial leasing and the strategies practitioners need to navigate them effectively

  Register by October 26, 2026

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• WSIB Law for Lawyers and Paralegals 2026

  • When
    November 05, 2026
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    1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h 30 Substantive / 0 Professionalism

  Whether you act for employers or injured workers in WSIB matters, you know that these cases are rarely straightforward and that the legal landscape is constantly evolving. This program offers an in‑depth review of recent case law, changes to policy, with special attention to areas that present particular difficulty. It also examines the practical factors that can affect how claims are decided, and gives you insight on ways to address ethical challenges that often arise.

  Register by October 28, 2026

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• Workplace Investigations 2026

  • When
    November 10, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h 20 m Substantive / 2 h 5 m Professionalism / 35 m EDI Professionalism

  This program features presenters addressing the core principles of a fair and thorough workplace investigation and giving guidance on the best approach at each step. Join us for an informative and interesting day about a growing area of practice.

  • Get a review of the latest cases on harassment, discrimination, and incivility
  • Explore what should (and should not) be in an internal procedure
  • Understand the difference between an intake, a preliminary assessment, and an investigation
  • Consider the options for restoration

  Register by November 2, 2026

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• Six-Minute Debtor-Creditor and Insolvency Lawyer 2026

  • When
    November 16, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  Concise. Insightful. Comprehensive. A Six-Minute program is your fast track to the latest developments in your area of law. Our diverse pool of presenters covers key points in just minutes, offering a variety of perspectives. You receive detailed materials that delve deeper into each topic, along with practical tips and advice you won't find elsewhere. The half-day sessions of our Six-Minute series ensure you're well-prepared for the challenges of a busy legal practice.

  • Get tips on effectively collecting commercial debts
  • Hear how to seize electronic assets
  • Learn about a financial institution's perspectives on enforcement

  Register by November 8, 2026

  
  

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• 34th Immigration Law Summit: Day One and Two

  • Start
    November 17, 2026
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  • End
    November 18, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Webcast

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  5 h Substantive / 1 h 30 m Professionalism

  Since the last federal election, immigration and refugee law and policies have been undergoing tremendous change as the government tries to refocus its priorities and grapple with backlogs of immigration and refugee applications and appeals. This summit convenes lawyers, refugee advocates, adjudicators, and government representatives to examine recent legal developments, ethical considerations, and updates to government programs in this field. Make sure to join your colleagues and our knowledgeable presenters for this seminal education event.

  Register by November 9, 2026.

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• Civil Litigation Fundamentals 2026

  • When
    November 20, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  2 h 10 m Substantive / 1 h 20 m Professionalism

  The streamlined Fundamentals series offers the best of both worlds: expert insights on essential topics to optimize your practice, paired with engaging live discussions for a deeper understanding of key principles and current issues. Whether you're just starting out or seeking practical guidance on foundational concepts, this program is a must-see.

  Register by November 12, 2026

  
  

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• Eight-Minute Real Estate Lawyer 2026

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    November 24, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  Real estate law doesn’t stand still—and neither should your practice. The Eight‑Minute program brings you a timely update on the legal, procedural, and professional issues shaping real estate today. Designed for busy practitioners, this annual program features focused eight‑minute presentations from experienced speakers who cut straight to what you need to know for case law, key developments, emerging risks, and practical insights. The Eight-Minute Real Estate Lawyer 2026 delivers what you need to stay current without slowing you down.

  Register by November 16, 2026

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• Taxation Issues for Real Estate Lawyers 2026

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    November 24, 2026
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    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  2 h 30 m Substantive / 30 m Professionalism

  Tax issues can make or break a real estate transaction, particularly in today’s market where deal structures, financing, and client profiles are evolving quickly. You want to be ready for all of that. Our presenters walk you through key legislative and administrative developments while they highlight common red flags. Giving you real-world scenarios, they provide you with a roadmap on tax, so that you know what to address yourself and when to bring in another expert for your purchase and sale of real property deals.

  Register by November 16, 2026.

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• Elder Law Primer

  • When
    December 01, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h 45 m Substantive / 15 m Professionalism

  As the average age of Canadians increases, the importance of the law and its impact on our older population comes to the fore. This program provides an overview of legal frameworks, practical considerations, and professional challenges that arise when doing legal work for older adults. Our speakers provide guidance on capacity and consent, decision‑making supports, abuse and financial exploitation, and substitute decision-making. This primer equips you with foundational knowledge to engage effectively and compassionately in this nuanced area of law.

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• Corporate Commercial Case Law - The Year in Review 2026

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    December 02, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h Substantive / 0 Professionalism

  This focused, practice‑oriented program provides business lawyers with a clear overview of the most significant corporate and commercial decisions from the past year. The program distills complex judgments into clear summaries and actionable takeaways that matter in transactional and advisory contexts. Speakers highlight key themes, emerging trends, and risk implications arising from recent case law across core areas of corporate and commercial practice. Efficient and insight-driven, this annual update equips you with the latest judicial guidance to support your day-to-day work as a business law practitioner.

  • Stay current on contractual interpretation issues for your drafting, negotiating, and advisory work
  • Examine recent penalty clause decisions and what they mean for solicitors who advise on risk allocation and contract enforcement
  • Hear an engaging fireside chat with an Ontario Court of Appeal judge on topics relevant to commercial litigators and solicitors

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• Civil Appeals - The Year in Review 2026

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    December 03, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  2 h 30 m Substantive / 30 m Professionalism

  Bring your year to a close with an expert-driven review of the civil appeal decisions that defined 2026. Our panel examines the most significant rulings from Ontario’s appellate courts, unpacking their implications for litigators and civil practitioners alike. Expect focused analysis, practical insights, and a clear view of the trends shaping appeals in the year ahead.
  

  Register by November 25, 2026.

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• Eight-Minute Family Law Lawyer 2026

  • When
    December 04, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h 20 m Substantive / 40 m Professionalism

  Concise. Insightful. Comprehensive. An Eight-Minute program is your fast track to the latest developments in your area of law. Our diverse pool of presenters covers key points in just minutes, offering a variety of perspectives. You receive detailed materials that delve deeper into each topic, along with practical tips and advice you won't find elsewhere. The half-day sessions of our Eight-Minute series ensure you're well-prepared for the challenges of a busy legal practice.

  Register by November 26, 2026.

  
  

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• Impaired Driving 2026

  • When
    December 05, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  3 h 30 m Substantive / 0 Professionalism

  Every year, impaired driving charges rise significantly over the holiday period. Whether you practise as defence counsel or appear as a Crown prosecutor, it is essential to keep current with evolving issues related to impairment by alcohol and drugs. Our panels—featuring experienced prosecutors, defence lawyers, judges, and forensic experts—provide timely updates on recent developments in case law, legislation, and enforcement in this continually developing area of criminal law. This program prepares you to address these issues in your work, so please consider joining us for these informative sessions.

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• 15th Human Rights Summit

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    December 10, 2026
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    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Webcast

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  5 h Substantive / 1 h Professionalism

  Whether you work as in-house counsel, a paralegal, or practise civil litigation, our annual Human Rights Summit offers an invaluable opportunity to stay informed about key developments in human rights law as it applies to employment and services provided to the public. Our knowledgeable panelists provide essential legislative updates and practical analysis of emerging case law trends. Join us for this timely and engaging year‑end program.

  Register by December 2, 2026.

  
  

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