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Indigenous Law: How to Conduct a Respectful Cross-Examination
DATE & TIME
Thursday, Sept 26, 2024
11am PT | 12pm MT | 1pm CT | 2pm ET
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We are all taught to respect our elders, and conducting a respectful cross-examination of an elder witness requires an understanding of the unique historical and cultural context. So how do we establish a respectful rapport with elder witnesses in the context of Indigenous litigation?
Join us as we discuss best practices for approaching your cross-examination of an Indigenous elder witness
IN THIS WEBINAR WE WILL COVER:
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Indigenous Law: How to Conduct a Respectful Cross-Examination
Christy Pratt (Vice President, Veritext Canada)
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Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
COURSE CREDIT DETAILS
This course is approved in British Columbia for 1 (one) hour of CPD credit.
Members of the Law Society of Saskatchewan are no longer required to submit CPD activities for approval by the Law Society. Members must continue to complete and report (in their Member Profile) at least 12 CPD hours (including 2 which qualify as ethics hours) in 2024.
The Law Society of Manitoba does not formally accredit or pre-approve any programs for CPD reporting purposes, instead, it is up to practicing members to determine if a particular CPD activity meets our requirements, and if so they may report those CPD hours.
The Law Society of Ontario, Substantive Hours do not require accreditation. However, annually, lawyers should conduct their assessment and confirm that their CPD programs or eligible activities maintain or enhance their professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the context of their practice and professional development.
MEET THE CPD PRESENTERS
Christy Pratt (HOST)
RCR, RPR, CLR Vice President Veritext Canada
Christy Pratt is the vice president of Veritext Canada, the national leader in legal technology and e-solutions. Prior to joining Veritext she was the owner of Reportex Agencies in British Columbia for over 15 years. Christy has been a realtime reporter for over 25 years, with a special interest in Indigenous rights/title and Charter challenge cases. Christy has reported several landmark trials, including William (Tsilhqot’in Nation), West Moberly (Treaty 8 Boundary), Cambie Surgeries, Thomas (Saik’uz/Stellat’en Nations) and the Cowichan Tribes.
Having worked on land claim trials for the majority of her 25-year court reporting career, Indigenous language is a topic that is particularly close to Christy’s heart. She has worked with hundreds of elders, community members and traditional word spellers, and she collaborates with counsel to create alignment between the parties and the court reporter on spelling and style protocols.
As an expert in realtime reporting and the transcription of Indigenous language, Christy regularly presents webinars on the benefits of realtime, how to effectively conduct an electronic trial and best practices for capturing oral Indigenous testimony.