OBA | Professional Development Lawyers and Psychologists

OBA | Professional Development
Lawyers and Psychologists: Opportunities for
Collaboration in Dealing with Families in
Distress
In-Person
Webcast
OBA Family Law and Ontario Psychological Association
Date:
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 |4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location:
Twenty Toronto Street Conferences and Events
20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto
Agenda:
3:30 pm Registration
4:00 pm Program
6:00 pm Reception
This program contains 0.5 Professionalism Hours
This program is eligible for up to 1.5 Substantive Hours
The OBA has been approved as an Accredited Provider
of Professionalism Content by The Law Society of
Upper Canada.
At the intersection of family law and psychology lies the opportunity for lawyers and psychologists to work collaboratively to
minimize conflict as they assist families through separation and divorce. The OBA’s Family Law Section and the Ontario Psychological
Association have partnered together to bring you this unique program, where you can join our expert faculty of judge, psychologist
and lawyer, as they share their insights on how you can best serve your clients and their families through this difficult life stage.
Whether you are a family lawyer or a psychologist considering or currently practicing in the area of family separation, this program is
for you. Gain the know-how to take advantage of the opportunities and navigate the challenges, including:
Exploring the psychologist’s role: from breaking the news to parenting plans to custody/access assessments and expert
reports
This program is being held
Best practices for identifying appropriate interventions
in partnership with:
Essential considerations in the scope of the retainer and qualification as an expert
From the Bench: What do judges look for in expert reports and testimony
Critical tools for managing domestic violence and other challenging issues
Helpful strategies to avoid and respond to complaints to your professional body
Speakers:
The Honourable Victoria Starr, Ontario Court of Justice
Steven Benmor, Benmor Family Law Group and Chair, OBA Family Law Section
Dr. Helen Radovanovic, Psychologist, Family Solutions
Program Chair:
Dr. Jane Storrie, President, Ontario Psychological Association
CBA/OPA
Member
CBA/OPA Student
Member
Non-Member
Live
$99*
$65*
$145*
Webcast
$99*
$65*
$145*
*Plus applicable taxes
** Registration for the Live format closes 1 day before the program. Late registrations and walkins not available. Webcast registration will remain open.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS ONLINE
www.oba.org/pd
Questions? pd@oba.org
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