durham region law association
2025 Fall Conference
October 23-24, 2025
Ajax Convention Centre
550 Beck Crescent
Ajax, ON
Please join us for a wine and cheese on Thursday at the conclusion of the day! Details to follow.
Early bird registration
If you register for a program by September 1 receive a $50 discount!
New this year
If you register 8 or more attendees at once you will have a reserved table. Law clerks and staff are welcome to join us!
Event Times
THURSDAY OCT 23, 2025
Wills & Estates: 9 am—4:30 pm
Civil Law: 9 am—12 pm
Employment Law: 1:30 pm—4:30 pm
FRIDAY OCT 24, 2025
Family Law: 9 am—4:30 pm
Real Estate: 9 am—12 pm
Young Lawyers: 1:30 pm—4:30 pm
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1, 2025
Half Day Programs:
$175/Member
$150/Student
$200/Non-Member
Full Day Programs:
$250/Member
$200/Student
$300/Non-Member
Pricing
Door open at 8:30 am for check-in and breakfast. Breakfast and lunch are included in registration fee.
Early Bird Discount: Register before September 1, 2025 and save $50!
The Durham Region Law Association (DRLA) is excited to announce its 2025 Fall Conference, happening October 23-24 at the Ajax Convention Centre. This annual event offers legal professionals a valuable opportunity to enhance their knowledge, connect with peers, and stay up-to-date on current trends in law.
This year’s conference will feature an array of insightful sessions across a variety of practice areas, including:
Wills & Estates
Explore best practices on estate planning and matrimonial home issues in estate disputes. Learn about updates in powers of attorney and functional assessments as they relate to elder care.
Real Estate
Gain insights on the latest technology trends, including secure identification verification. Learn about fraud prevention and hear from the Director of Land Titles.
Civil Law
Learn all you need to know about construction litigation, what is new in Small Claims Court and changes to the Civil Rules.
Family Law
Attend sessions on case law updates and AI is it relates to your practice, as well as Rule 1(8) motions. Stay for roundtable discussions on the practice of law and hear from some of our Judges.
Employment Law
Stay informed on employment aspects of purchasing a business, frustration of contract and repudiation of employment contracts.
Young Lawyer
This is a must for every new lawyer. Learn about prioritizing your wellness, financial and operational strategies for an effective practice and career trajectories.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or network with colleagues, the DRLA 2025 Fall Conference promises to be an enriching experience. Keep an eye out for registration details and mark your calendars for what’s sure to be an unmissable event in the legal community.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
I am now unable to attend - can I get a refund?
Refunds will only be available up to two weeks prior to the conference date.
Can I just show up on the day of the conference?
We do need you to register ahead of time as the venue requires final numbers two weeks prior to the event date.
How can I get the course material?
The material will be available on this website at the conclusion of the conference, unless it is available earlier.
Can I attend virtually?
Unfortunately we are unable to offer virtual attendance, for cost reasons and because we love to see you in person!
What CPD credits do I get for this conference?
As soon as we have verification from the law society the CPD credits for each program will be listed on this website.
I want to attend a full day program but can only attend half – what amount do I pay?
Given that the cost of the conference is very reasonable, we do not have half day pricing unless the program itself is a half day program.
Sponsors – will I have an electrical outlet?
This is not guaranteed unless you SPECIFICALLY request this on your registration page. Also we do have to plan the floorplan and provide this information to the venue ahead of time.
I have dietary restrictions, what should I do?
We make every attempt to ensure that dietary needs are met. Please make sure you SPECIFICALLY note same on your registration page.