It is important to present an oral argument in a way that will help the judge solve the problem. This presentation explores essential elements of effective advocacy when attending morning chambers, attending special chambers, appearing on an ex parte application, or appearing on a complex or lengthy application. It further discusses important items a judge considers when making a decision.

This on-demand program also includes 6 demonstrations that provide examples of effective and less than effective chambers advocacy. It was originally presented as an in-person program on February 10, 2023.

The total running time for each presentation ranges between 13 minutes to 2 hours, 12 minutes.

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Chairs

Justice Robert W. Armstrong, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta 

Justice Jane A. Fagnan, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta

Justice Kevin Feth, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta 

Justice Debbie A. Yungwirth, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta  

Presenters

Nicole Dechaine, Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP

Frank Friesacher KC, McCuaig Desrochers LLP

Brad Mustard, Moe Hannah LLP

Dana Nowak, MLT Aikins LLP

Norm Picard KC, Bruyer & Mackay LLP

Darren J. Reed, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP