durham region law association

2025 Fall Conference

schedule

9:00 AM

Introductory remarks 

Nafisa Nazarali, Partner—INB Family Law LLP and 

Kristen Bucci, Partner—Zochodne Bucci Law 

9:10 AM

Case Law Update 

Aaron Franks—Partner, Epstein Cole LLP 

10:00 AM

How to use AI effectively in your practice 

Michael Pearlman—CEO, DivorceMate 

10:30 AM

Morning Break 

10:45 AM

Rule 1(8) Motions 

Raymond Goddard, Partner—Walker Head Lawyers 

11:15 AM

Family Law Pitfalls: How to Avoid Claims and Stay Ahead 

Raymond G Leclair—Vice President, Public Affairs, LAWPRO 

12:00 PM

Lunch Break 

1:30 PM

Round Table Discussions 

• Marketing/Social Media—Russell Alexander, Owner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers 

• The Business of Law—Safiyya Vankalwala, LawPro 

• Women and the Law—Nafisa Nazarali and Kristen Bucci 

• LSO Requirements—TBA 

3:00 PM

Afternoon Break 

3:15 PM

Judge’s Panel and Words from the Bench 

4:30 PM

End of Program