Jared Epp elected President of Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association

by | May 16, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Community, Jared D Epp, Lawyers, News

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Congratulations to Jared Epp on his election as President of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association (STLA).

The STLA is a voluntary association of civil and criminal trial lawyers dedicated to the pursuit of justice through education and advocacy.  In its 37th year, the STLA supports lawyers to help the public obtain justice through a fair and accessible court system.

For more information about the STLA click here. 

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Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. joins the Remai Modern Foundation Board

by | May 12, 2022 | Awards and Accolades, Community, Jennifer D Pereira, Lawyers, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. on her appointment to the Remai Modern Foundation Board. The Remai Modern Foundation, incorporated in 2017, is a nonprofit foundation whose sole purpose is to support the mission and activities of Remai Modern. Donations, gifts and bequests are invested to generate income for acquisitions, research, major exhibitions and programming, to help sustain Remai Modern as a leading cultural institution.

For more information about the Remai Modern Foundation, click here.

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Questioning for Family Lawyers

by | May 4, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Family Law, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

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Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. and other seasoned litigators to break down their most effective questioning techniques, providing you with the tools, tips and strategies you need to get the most out of your next questioning. Find out how to gather information, obtain admissions, test theories, assess witness credibility and handle difficult witnesses and counsel.

Thursday, May 5
1:00 – 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Live Online

Register Here

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Join Tiffany Paulsen, Q.C. at the STLA Spring Conference “Winning Without A Trial”

by | Apr 29, 2022 | Area of Expertise, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

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On May 6, 2022, Jennifer Pereira, Q.C. will co-present “Cut and Run: Getting your Client out of Multi-Party proceedings.” This presentation will provide an overview of Pierringer and Mary Carter agreements and how to implement them successfully in Saskatchewan. You can register for the STLA’s spring conference here. 

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