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Join Us for the 39th Annual Insurance Litigation Conference!đź“… November 18, 2025đź“Ť The Hamilton Convention Centre | Webste...
11/06/2025

Join Us for the 39th Annual Insurance Litigation Conference!
đź“… November 18, 2025
đź“Ť The Hamilton Convention Centre | Webster Ballroom
https://hamiltonlaw.on.ca/event-6260469

New Topic Added**

Topic Highlight: Civil Rules Review Panel - Presented by: Rob Hooper, Hooper Law & Jennifer Somerville, Agro Zaffiro LLP

🎟️ Register now and secure your spot!https://hamiltonlaw.on.ca/event-6260469
📧 For more information, contact [email protected]

A special thank you to our generous sponsors:
Rehab First, McKellar Structured Settlements, cbm Chartered Accountants, JS Held, Great Oak Litigation Support, and Henderson Structured Settlements.

HLA President, Laura Dickson speaking to the kids on Take Your Kid to Work Day!
11/05/2025

HLA President, Laura Dickson speaking to the kids on Take Your Kid to Work Day!

39th Annual Insurance Litigation Conference!đź“… November 18, 2025đź“Ť The Hamilton Convention Centre | Webster Ballroomhttps:...
11/05/2025

39th Annual Insurance Litigation Conference!
đź“… November 18, 2025
đź“Ť The Hamilton Convention Centre | Webster Ballroom
https://hamiltonlaw.on.ca/event-6260469

Additional topic: Civil Rules Review Panel Discussion
Presented by: Rob Hooper, Hooper Law and Jennifer Somerville, AgroZaffiro LLP

🎟️ Register now and secure your spot!
📧 For more information, contact [email protected]

A special thank you to our generous sponsors:
Rehab First, McKellar Structured Settlements, cbm Chartered Accountants, JS Held, Great Oak Litigation Support, and Henderson Structured Settlements.

đź“Ł Calling all Articling Students!The Hamilton Law Association is proud to support the next generation of lawyers through...
11/04/2025

đź“Ł Calling all Articling Students!

The Hamilton Law Association is proud to support the next generation of lawyers through our Mentoring Program for Articling Students.

This program connects articling students with experienced members of the Hamilton bar who are eager to share their insight, offer guidance, and help you navigate the transition from law school to practice. Whether you’re looking for career advice, professional development support, or simply a sounding board, our mentors are here to help.

If you’re currently articling in Hamilton or the surrounding area, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to build meaningful connections within our local legal community.

👉 Learn more by emailing [email protected]

Let’s continue to grow a strong, supportive, and collegial Hamilton legal community together!

📢 Employment Law Seminar – Registration Now Open!Click Here to Register:https://hamiltonlaw.on.ca/event-6339920Join us o...
11/03/2025

📢 Employment Law Seminar – Registration Now Open!
Click Here to Register:https://hamiltonlaw.on.ca/event-6339920

Join us on Thursday, November 27th for an insightful afternoon of employment law updates and practical guidance.

This year’s seminar will feature:
⚖️ Update from the Bench – Presented by Regional Senior Judge Paul Sweeny, Superior Court of Justice
👩‍💼 Family Status Accommodations – Presented by Nicole Biors-Bolton, Bird Bolton Law
📑 How to Make a Perfectly Legal Employment Offer Unenforceable – Presented by Alyssa Johnson, Filion, Wakely, Thorup, Angeletti LLP
đź“Ś Wrongful Dismissal: Facts or Myths?
- Short service employees
- Seasonal workers & severance pay
- Resigning employees’ entitlements
- Termination of employees on leave
Presented by Roberto Henriquez, McMahon Molyneaux Henriquez Labour & Employment Lawyers & Ned Nolan, Nolan, Ciarlo LLP
🔍 Workplace Investigations Done by Lawyers

This program is a rare opportunity to hear directly from members of the judiciary and leading practitioners while engaging with timely, often complex issues that significantly impact employers, employees, and counsel alike.

✅ Don’t miss the chance to enhance your expertise, connect with peers, and stay ahead of emerging developments in employment law.

đź”— Register today!
https://hamiltonlaw.on.ca/event-6339920

HLA Members - You are invited to submit nominations for the Distinguished Solicitor Award. The purpose of our award is t...
11/03/2025

HLA Members - You are invited to submit nominations for the Distinguished Solicitor Award.

The purpose of our award is to honour a solicitor member of The Hamilton Law Association who has distinguished himself/herself throughout his/her career by exemplary service to our Association, to our profession, and/or to our community.

The Distinguished Solicitor Award will be presented at The Hamilton Law Association’s Annual Solicitors’ Dinner on February 26th, 2026.
Register Here for the Dinner! https://hamiltonlaw.on.ca/event-6379301

Please send your nominations to the attention of Laura Dickson, along with any other material you wish to submit in support of the nomination, to [email protected] no later than Friday, November 28th at 12:00 pm.

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11/01/2025

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New Meeting Booths Now Available at the HLA Library!The Hamilton Law Association is thrilled to share that our library r...
10/31/2025

New Meeting Booths Now Available at the HLA Library!

The Hamilton Law Association is thrilled to share that our library renovations are well underway — and we’re excited to announce that two brand-new Zoom booths have officially been installed and are ready for use!

These noise-dampening booths provide a quiet, private space for members to:
- Take important work calls
- Attend virtual court appearances
- Participate in meetings or webinars
- Focus on confidential tasks in comfort and privacy

We’re proud to continue improving our library to better support your professional needs. Stop by the HLA Law Library today to check out the new booths and take advantage of this upgraded space designed just for our members.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Recording Available until December – CanLII Webinar If you missed our webinar, “Unlocking The Power of CanLII For Legal ...
10/30/2025

Recording Available until December – CanLII Webinar

If you missed our webinar, “Unlocking The Power of CanLII For Legal Professionals” held on June 3rd, you now have the opportunity to purchase access to the full recording.

Led by industry experts, this session offered practical strategies to enhance your legal research using CanLII’s platform. Whether you're looking to refine your search techniques or explore underused tools, this recording is a valuable resource for legal professionals at any stage in their career.

đź“Ą Recording Now Available for Purchase $50

To purchase the recording and receive access details, please visit https://hamiltonlaw.on.ca/event-6241388 or contact the HLA Library team at [email protected].

Don’t miss your chance to learn from this insightful session!

Congratulations to Joanne Guarasci! The HLA extends heartfelt congratulations to Joanne Guarasci on receiving the Patric...
10/29/2025

Congratulations to Joanne Guarasci!

The HLA extends heartfelt congratulations to Joanne Guarasci on receiving the Patricia Wallace Award yesterday afternoon at the Family Law Seminar.

Joanne spoke beautifully about her own parallels with Justice Wallace, offering a thoughtful and inspiring reflection on mentorship, leadership, and dedication to family law. The award presentation by Joanne's daughter, Alexandra Peterman, made the moment even more meaningful and memorable.

Congratulations once again, Joanne, on this well-deserved recognition.

Thank You for Attending the Family Law Seminar!The HLA would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended ...
10/29/2025

Thank You for Attending the Family Law Seminar!

The HLA would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended the Family Law Seminar on October 28th. The event was a great success and very well attended, thanks to your engagement and participation.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors

LEAP, Lawyer Done Deal, Schinkel Appraisals, Ellens & Associates, RealAML, and Vendang Valuations — for their continued support.

We appreciate everyone who helped make this event possible and look forward to seeing you at future HLA CPD programs!

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