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Educational Sessions
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This year, we are happy to be able to offer you an exciting array of Educational Sessions covering many topics we all want to learn more about. To sign up for these Educational Sessions, please complete the Educational Session Registration Form located under the register button or download the Educational Session Registration Form from the right sidebar, complete and fax to TLOMA at 905-472-5115. Changes may be made to your Education Session choices until up to two weeks prior to Conference.
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Keynote
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| Deep Impact
(General)
Sep 18, 2008 (09:30 AM - 10:30 AM) |
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| Location:
| Georgian Bay Ballroom |
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| Evan Solomon - CBC Television broadcaster, Journalist & Author
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| Description: | Evan Solomon examines the implications of the technological age on our relationships with clients, colleagues, partners and our communities.
As we’ve moved from the analogue world to the digital world, the biggest change has been from a world of "location, location, location", to "relation, relation, relation".
In an age of information plenitude and tech parity, value shifts from access to understanding and perspective, from information to wisdom, and from technology to creativity. The most profound change is not about the technology, but about the nature of relationships. Evan leaves us with 10 actionable steps to manage high tech change, including the importance of going deeper in your relationships. |
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Workshop 1A
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| Maximizing Your Banking Relationships
(Finance)
Sep 18, 2008 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Silver Creek |
| Speaker(s):
| Randy Adamkowski - Grant Thornton LLP
Walter Macecevic - Relationship Manager, TD Bank Financial Group
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| Description: | Maintaining a positive relationship with banking partners can greatly improve your firm or organizational administration. In this session, participants examine common tips and tools for maximizing relationships with banking partners. Determine which banking services your firm needs and how to improve credit terms and conditions. |
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Workshop 1B
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| 60 Tips in 60 Minutes
(General)
Sep 18, 2008 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Nipissing |
| Speaker(s):
| Daniel E. Pinnington - Director, practicePRO, Lawyer's Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO)
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| Description: | Come to this session to gain the benefit of useful tips and tricks. You will not be disappointed. Learn dozens of practical tips and tricks for getting things done better, faster and cheaper. This fast-paced session covers everything from gadgets, to software and hardware, the Web, practice management, malpractice claims prevention and more. |
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Workshop 1C
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| Alternative Time Off Policies
(Human Resources)
Sep 18, 2008 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Algonquin |
| Speaker(s):
| Celese Fletcher - Principal - Oomph Group Inc.
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| Description: | With the growing popularity of ‘flex time’ and other modes of work, practice leaders are looking for new methods of managing employees’ time on and off work. ‘Paid Time Off’ is an approach to managing time off accrued through statutory obligations and/or company policies and practices like vacation, statutory holidays, overtime and personal days. A ‘Paid Time Off’ policy provides opportunities for recruitment and retention and for workflow improvement and succession planning. Learn the ins and outs, and the benefits and limitations of ‘Paid Time Off’ in this dynamic and interactive seminar. |
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Workshop 2A
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| Gaining Commitment
(General)
Sep 18, 2008 (01:30 PM - 03:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Silver Creek |
| Speaker(s):
| Richard Pearson, BA, LLB - Phoenix Legal Inc.
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| Description: | Law firms are typically driven by consensus decision making. As administrators one of the most frustrating aspects of your role can be to get the support you need for your ideas from your managing partner, your executive committee or your partnership where a consensus is often required as a precondition to the approval you seek. In this workshop, we will look at strategies and best practices for gaining the vital support you need in order to advance your agenda for the firm. In doing so we will answer the following questions:
- How can I present in a way so the partners can act quickly?
- How can I facilitate decision making and help build consensus from the partners?
- How can I identify “what needs to be true” for the partners to commit to my ideas and proposals?
- What factors and assumptions should I consider in relation to the decision making process?
- How are lawyers unique in relation to all this?
The workshop will be highly interactive with the opportunity to share experience with your colleagues as well as incorporate specific tips and examples from our facilitator’s years of experience in supporting partnerships and executive teams in the decision making process. |
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Workshop 2B
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| Technology Trends
(Technology)
Sep 18, 2008 (01:30 PM - 03:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Nipissing |
| Speaker(s):
| Mike Dewdney - General Manager - Animate Systems
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| Description: | Explore the business trends driving technology for the small – to – medium sized firm. This session will offer practical advice to help technology decision makers understand emerging trends such as virtualization, matter centric computing, scanning and routing, hosted and managed services, and unified messaging.
After this session, participants will be better prepared to identify the benefits of these new technologies, and cost-effectively adopting them. This session is designed for a business manager audience and is appropriate for those responsible for IT, operations and firm management. |
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Workshop 2C
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| Maximizing your Conference Networking
(General)
Sep 18, 2008 (01:30 PM - 03:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Algonquin |
| Speaker(s):
| Wendy Woods - Watershed Training Solutions
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| Description: | Learn networking fundamentals and then practice your skills in our speed networking session. This workshop gives you the opportunity to meet and network with many participants in just under an hour. You will meet more people, make more valuable contacts and develop synergies than you ever thought possible in such a short period of time. |
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Workshop 2D
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| Risk Management: More than Professional Liability Insurance
(Finance)
Sep 18, 2008 (01:30 PM - 03:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Reflections |
| Speaker(s):
| Karen Bell -
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| Description: | What is Risk? Broadly defined, it's the potential for any issue to negatively affect an entity's ability to meet its objectives. In today's risk filled environment it's more important than ever to have control over the process of identifying and mitigating your firm's risk in terms of profitability, reputation and/or capability. Learn how to assess your firm's risk and what policies and procedures might need to be added or changed. |
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Workshop 3A
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| Proactively Dealing with Delicate HR Challenges
(Human Resources)
Sep 18, 2008 (03:30 PM - 05:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Silver Creek |
| Speaker(s):
| Sally Cousland - Manager Human Resources Support Services - Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Katrina Stevens - Manager Employment Services - Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
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| Description: | Minimizing negative implications and toxicity of challenging employees to the office environment
Practical tips to facilitate open communication between:
Associates and partners
Support staff and lawyers
Best practices for terminating the employment relationship:
Identifying legal pitfalls
Tips to diffuse volatile situations
Strategies to regenerate and motivate pre-retirement employees
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Workshop 3C
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| Getting Ready for the Move
(Facilities)
Sep 18, 2008 (03:30 PM - 05:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Algonquin |
| Speaker(s):
| John Rudell - Financial Administrator, Grosman Grosman & Gale LLP
Susan Carr - Blaney McMurtry LLP
Lynn Joiner - Director, Facility Services, Goodmans LLP
Rosemarie Schoutsen - AMJ Campbell Van Lines
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| Description: | Managing space relocation is a complex process. There are a variety of components to consider, and many things happen at once. Join our team of experienced facilities managers to hear how you can be better prepared to make sure all the bases are covered. |
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Workshop 3D
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| Yoga Workshop
(General)
Sep 18, 2008 (03:30 PM - 05:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Reflections |
| Speaker(s):
| Lesley Niermann - Blue Mountain
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| Description: | Benefit from a workshop in a totally different way! Yoga is becoming recognized as a way to improve your overall well-being. This session will show you how yoga can be an effective tool in reducing stress and calming the mind. The result is improved concentration, memory and energy - something we can all use more of! Mats included and this class will be appropriate for all levels. Space will be limited for this workshop. Pre-registration is required on a first come basis. |
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Breakfast Speaker
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| Green for Life
(General)
Sep 19, 2008 (07:00 AM - 08:30 AM) |
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| Location:
| Georgian Bay Ballroom |
| Speaker(s):
| Susan Carr - Blaney McMurtry LLP
Celese Fletcher - Principal - Oomph Group Inc.
Gill Deacon -
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| Description: | As a nation, we are going green. Learn how to incorporate new technologies, products and practices into your daily home and work life to soon replace those crude, energy-wasting, resource-depleting ways of the past. Join us for an informative breakfast session with fun and easy ideas to help preserve our planet. The earth will thank you for it. |
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Workshop 4A
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| 25 Take Aways for a Great Firm
(General)
Sep 19, 2008 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Nipissing |
| Speaker(s):
| Paul Page - CAO - Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
Chuck White - Manager, Distribution & Print Services - Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Janice Rooney - Director of Human Resources - Fraser, Milner, Casgrain LLP
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| Description: | This session will provide real tips on how to improve your law firm. Each panelist – chosen for his or her industry-specific expertise – will have five practical suggestions that can be immediately implemented in your firm. Tips will be discussed in all areas of law firm management including finance, human resources, marketing, facilities and technology. |
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Workshop 4B
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| Succession Planning and Retirement
(General)
Sep 19, 2008 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Algonquin |
| Speaker(s):
| Karen MacKay - Phoenix Legal Inc.
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| Description: | Succession planning is about how the firm weathers the pending generational shift. It’s about the organization’s ability to weather the storm, not the individuals. Indeed the individuals are the storm. Succession planning begins with a conversation and the conversation is difficult.
Discussion topics include but are not limited to:
• Setting the Stage
• The Perfect Storm
• Retirement
• Succession Planning begins with…
• Barriers to the Conversation
• Succession Planning – Framework for Next Steps |
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Workshop 4C
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| Website Search Engine Optimization
(Marketing)
Sep 19, 2008 (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM) |
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| Location:
| Reflections |
| Speaker(s):
| Heather Suttie -
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| Description: | Almost 80% of prospective clients say law firm websites that address client needs influences their decision to make contact.
Maximizing your website’s Search Engine Optimization helps users find your firm’s highest-profile marketing vehicle with speed and ease.
This workshop covers strategies and tactics that result in high rankings on search engines. Topics include, search optimization, intuitive navigation, writing for the Internet, cross-linking, and how to attract more users through helpful content and tools that enrich your firm’s website and result in repeat visits.
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Keynote
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| Crazy, Busy, Nuts: Getting off the Conveyor Belt of Life
(General)
Sep 20, 2008 (09:30 AM - 10:45 AM) |
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| Location:
| Silver Creek |
| Speaker(s):
| Victoria Labalme - Mastering the Art of Live Communication
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| Description: | Do you ever wake up in a panic just thinking about your day? The phone calls, faxes, letters, errands, meetings, appointments, spreadsheets, projects and email?
In this comedic, high energy, and profoundly inspiring keynote, Victoria weaves together a tapestry of images, hilarious tales and insightful commentary about our culture’s obsession with schedules, productivity, and overloading our calendars. Along the way, she offers practical tools for managing the chaos.
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