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2023 SPONSOR
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Ever wondered what the future of our legal industry would look like? Future Lawyers Toronto is excited to announce our 2023 Conference: Discover our Future.
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The full day conference includes a keynote and Q&A Panel from different legal professionals including entertainment lawyers, video-game lawyers, legal-tech professionals and policy analysts. Later on, students can network with law schools and other legal organizations for volunteer, internship and co-op opportunities.
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For the most up-to-date information, stay tuned to our Instagram page
Location
Sheridan Conference Center
Tickets
Only $10 per ticket!
Teaser Video
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Josh Morrison is the Director of the Future of Law Lab. He is a legal innovation and legal technology specialist who has lived his career at the intersection of law, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He is a leader in the field of Online Dispute Resolution ("ODR") and has contributed to numerous publications discussing the benefits of ODR. He was recently nominated as one of Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top-25 Most Influential Innovators.
He previously spent four years as a Lawyer and Innovation Director for SIËSDE Dispute Resolution Technologies, an interdisciplinary legal technology company that develops dispute resolution tools, system processes, and problem-solving methods specific to family law. Prior to that, Josh was the Program Manager at Ryerson University’s Legal Innovation Zone and spent time as a coordinator for The Law Practice Program.
He is an alumnus of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, graduating with an LLM, and also holds degrees from the Richard Ivey School of Business and Osgoode Hall Law School.
Josh Morrison
Q&A PANEL SPEAKERS
Klara was called to the bar in both British Columbia and Ontario in 2021.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Klara completed her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University of Toronto. She then obtained her Juris Doctor with a specialist in Health Law from the University of Ottawa, where she graduated magna cum laude and had the privilege of being the Faculty’s inaugural Valedictorian.
Klara articled at a full-service litigation firm in Vancouver, which exposed her to a wide range practice areas such as medical malpractice, commercial and construction disputes, professional licensing complaints, human rights law, and insurance law. After completing her articles, Klara moved back to Ontario and practiced general litigation at small firm in Ottawa. Wanting to take a break from private practice, Klara began working for the federal government at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Her role as a physical scientist requires her to combine both her science and legal knowledge to manage the risks associated with toxic new substances.
When Klara is not working, you can find her trying out new board games with friends, playing music with her partner, snowboarding, or travelling generally. She is also busy these days, as she recently got an English Cocker Spaniel puppy who goes by the name “Daisy”.
Klara Danielson
Physical Science Analyst
Burt is a passionate Canadian Entertainment Lawyer with extensive music industry, film, television, OTT, and agency/marketing law experience.
He began his entertainment career in the business affairs department of Breakthrough Films & Television. He was then recruited by EMI Music Canada to serve as the Head of Business Affairs. He subsequently served in the business affairs department of Universal Music (Canada) and later served as General Counsel to PolyGram Entertainment’s Canadian affiliate (“Once Were Brothers, Robbie Robertson and The Band”), as well as Head of Operations for New Metric Media (“Letterkenny”).
Burt’s career has been focused on the cultivation of relationships and building partnerships through growth-driving deals. He is also a musician and a lover of film and television, no matter what medium delivers them.
Burt Gidaro
Entertainment Lawyer
Amar is an accomplished lawyer who provides business and intellectual property services to clients throughout Ontario and the world. With an LL.M. in Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Finance from University College London (UCL), Amar is well-equipped to provide expert advice and representation on legal matters pertaining to all types of businesses. He is also a video game industry advocate, and is an active member of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), the Video Game Bar Association (VGBA), and the Hand Eye Society (HES).
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Throughout his career, Amar has assisted entrepreneurs, business owners, video game developers, esports organizations, and content creators. His aim is to provide clients with clear and effective legal solutions that align with their goals. Amar understands that navigating the legal system can be difficult, and is committed to simplifying the process and providing personalized support to his clients.
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Amar also serves as the Senior Legal Counsel at Esport Canada, where he advises on all legal matters. He is also a Legal Partner and Mentor at McMaster University's Forge Incubator, where he provides crucial legal advice and services to aspiring entrepreneurs and businesses. As an advocate for mental health and better working conditions for lawyers and paralegals, Amar also gives back to his profession as a Peer Support Volunteer with the Law Society of Ontario's Member Assistance Program.
Amar Sidhu
Video Game Lawyer
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:30 AM / Open Doors
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM / Introductory Remarks
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM / Q&A Panelists
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM / Lunch
1:35 PM - 5:00 PM / Networking Session
• ​Western U Law School • Muslim Legal Support Center • McGill Law School • TMU Law School • Brainpower • We Defend You Legal Services • Legally Bright • Justice for Children and Youth • Victim Services Toronto • 519 Legal Clinic + 519 Volunteer Services • Lawyer Done Deal • LPEN (legal professional education network) • Future Lawyers Toronto • Queens Immigration Consulting • Korean Canadian Lawyers • OMTA (Ontario Mock Trial Association) • And more!