Speakers’ Corner
Our lawyers frequently speak at seminars and conferences, lead workshops and participate in round table discussions on a wide variety of legal issues.
Our speaking engagements are listed below.
We also teach and give guest lectures at law schools and in other university programs. Check out our On Campus page to find out when we will be visiting your campus.
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Upcoming Events
Adriel Weaver Speaks on Current Issues in Prison Law and Administrative Decision-Making
November 18, 2026
This informative panel is part of Osgoode Professional Development’s 2-day 21st Annual National Forum: Administrative Law and Practice 2026.
Past Events
Daniel Sheppard Presents on “Devices and Privilege” at the Crown Summer School 2026l
August 13, 2026
A discussion on the role of privilege referees in the examination of electronic devices at the 2026 Crown Summer School "Internet Child Exploitation and Cybercrime” Course.
Adriel Weaver speaks at the Immigration Detention Summit
October 24, 2024
Adriel Weaver will discuss recent cases on the rights of immigration detainees at the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers' Immigration Detention Summit.
Jessica Orkin on the availability of conditional sentences
January 22, 2020
Jessica Orkin will participate in an Asper Centre panel discussion on two OCA cases concerning limitations on the availability of conditional sentences.
Marlys Edwardh & Adriel Weaver discuss national security issues
November 28, 2017
Marlys Edwardh and Adriel Weaver look at rendition, solitary confinement and security certificates, at the LSUC Special Lectures 2017 - Canada at 150: The Charter and the Constitution.
Vanora Simpson on the Top 5 Cases by 5 Top Women
March 04, 2017
Vanora Simpson will speak at the 3rd Annual Women in Criminal Law Conference, sponsored by the Criminal Lawyers' Association.
Jessica Orkin: The implications of R. v. Kokopenace
October 02, 2015
Jessica Orkin will participate on a panel discussing notable Charter advances in criminal law at the OBA's 14th Annual Charter Conference.
Dan Sheppard: When can police search law offices?
September 25, 2015
Daniel Sheppard will talk about searches of law offices at the Osgoode Professional Development's 9th Bi-Annual Symposium on Search and Seizure Law in Canada
Jessica Orkin on Aboriginal persons and the criminal justice system
April 09, 2015
Jessica Orkin will discuss what role counsel has to play in ensuring an Aboriginal accused's rights are protected in light of R. v. Kokopenace.
Daniel Sheppard discusses the Bedford decision
March 04, 2014
Daniel Sheppard will talk about the impact of the Bedford decision on constitutional litigation at a CBA seminar sponsored by the Civil Liberties and Human Rights sections.