Osgoode Professional Development

Osgoode Professional Development OsgoodePD offers both credit & non-credit programming to meet the life-long learning needs of lawyers and other professionals http://www.osgoodepd.ca/

Osgoode Professional Development is a world leader in law school lifelong learning. Part of Osgoode Hall Law School, one of the oldest and best law schools in Canada, we offer credit and non-credit programs for Canadian and international lawyers, paralegals, non-law professionals, firms and organizations. Our courses and programs are offered on-site and through the convenience of distance education using webcast and video streaming. No matter what your learning journey, it will be backed by Osgoode Professional Development's unwavering commitment to quality, accessibility and customer service.

As secured finance matters can span transactions, enforcement, restructuring and insolvency, understanding the full secu...
09/28/2026

As secured finance matters can span transactions, enforcement, restructuring and insolvency, understanding the full secured debt lifecycle is increasingly valuable for practitioners. This article explores The Osgoode Certificate in Commercial Lending, Enforcement and Restructuring, featuring insights from Chris Burr, Eric Belli-Bivar, Heather Fisher and Stephen Ahad on how understanding both sides of secured finance can help professionals anticipate risks, protect clients’ interests and develop practical, transferable skills. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4havlOq

In this month’s OsgoodePD News, we explore the evolving legal landscape through the lens of tort law, secured finance, c...
09/28/2026

In this month’s OsgoodePD News, we explore the evolving legal landscape through the lens of tort law, secured finance, construction arbitration and behavioural economics. Discover what the Supreme Court of Canada’s Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia decision means for family law practitioners and hear from Julie K. Hannaford, who argued the case before the Supreme Court. Plus, explore the full secured debt lifecycle, the growing need for specialized expertise in construction arbitration and how behavioural economics can help us understand financial decision-making. Meet Deniz Bulut and learn about her journey from the Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law to the LLM in Canadian Common Law, and celebrate our 2026 OsgoodePD Teaching Award recipients and LLM Prize in Taxation Law winner. Dive into the full issue: https://bit.ly/3Uf46Gz

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the legal profession, but most professionals are using it without an understa...
09/25/2026

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the legal profession, but most professionals are using it without an understanding of how the technology actually works.

Human-In-The-Loop: Critical Thinking for the AI Era is a half-day program from OsgoodePD that helps professionals use AI thoughtfully and strategically. Learn how generative AI actually produces answers, when to rely on it (and when not to) and how to turn AI outputs into stronger legal insights.

Led by Dr. Aaron Barth, award-winning researcher, educator and founder of Dialectic, this program will help you move from passive user to critical thinker in the AI era. To learn more and register today, visit: https://bit.ly/4vKOIBy

The Certificate in Education Law is back! Kimberley Ishmael and Nicola Simmons are both partners at Keel Cottrelle LLP, ...
09/25/2026

The Certificate in Education Law is back! Kimberley Ishmael and Nicola Simmons are both partners at Keel Cottrelle LLP, a leader in the field of education law. They return to OsgoodePD to lead the newly revamped program, designed to ensure key areas to an overall comprehensive understanding in education law are included, with ample opportunity for discussion and engagement. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nNmq63

Julie Ouellen-Wente, Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Director, Private Wealth at BMO Financial Group, brings exten...
09/24/2026

Julie Ouellen-Wente, Chief Compliance Officer and Managing Director, Private Wealth at BMO Financial Group, brings extensive experience in regulatory compliance, risk management and governance.

As Program Co-Chair of Regulatory Reviews, Exams and Investigations: A Practical Guide for Financial Institutions, Julie joins Andrew Morris to share practical insights on managing regulatory engagement.

At this one-of-a-kind program, participants will learn to manage internal investigations, respond effectively to regulatory requests for information and examinations and navigate regulator engagement with clarity, discipline and confidence. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vRc48I

When she founded Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP in 1995, Lauren Bernardi set out to provide proactive employment law an...
09/24/2026

When she founded Bernardi Human Resource Law LLP in 1995, Lauren Bernardi set out to provide proactive employment law and HR advisory services, and to always stay ahead of the curve. She has consistently met that mission ever since and is a highly regarded leader in the field of HR law and workplace transformation. She returns to Osgoode this fall to lead The Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law alongside Brian Gottheil and a faculty of experts. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Q7vXJM

Suzana Popovic-Montag is the Managing Partner of Hull & Hull LLP, one of Canada’s leading estate litigation firms. As on...
09/23/2026

Suzana Popovic-Montag is the Managing Partner of Hull & Hull LLP, one of Canada’s leading estate litigation firms. As one of the country’s premier estate litigators with almost 25 years of litigation experience, she has successfully represented clients at every level of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

Suzana has been a Lexpert Ranked lawyer since 2012 and recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada since 2009 in the area of Trust and Estates. She has also been selected as a recommended attorney by Global Law Experts.

In October, she co-directs The Osgoode Certificate in Estate Litigation alongside Ian Hull. Over five intensive sessions, participants will delve into the fundamentals of estate litigation while getting practical tips and learning best practices. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4u2GyUu

Some of mediation's most valuable lessons come from those who have navigated high-stakes disputes where judgment, courag...
09/23/2026

Some of mediation's most valuable lessons come from those who have navigated high-stakes disputes where judgment, courage and leadership shaped the outcome.

This October, Winkler/IAM/OsgoodePD Mediation Forum 2026: Critical Moments in Mediation: Lessons in Judgment, Courage and Craft brings together an exceptional group of internationally recognized leaders – Paul Iacono KC, Bill Marsh, Angela Reddock-Wright and The Honourable Bob Rae – for four in-depth interviews exploring the critical decisions that define effective mediation.

From breaking impasse through evaluative mediation to navigating questions of justice, accountability, power imbalances and public conflict, each conversation will provide practical insights drawn from decades of experience handling complex disputes across a wide range of settings.

Following each interview, participants will have the opportunity to engage in audience dialogue, connecting these lessons to their own mediation practice and today's evolving dispute resolution landscape. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QaYgY1

Now in its second year, OsgoodePD’s Practical Guide to Medical Research Law in Canada returns on November 19, 2026. Desi...
09/22/2026

Now in its second year, OsgoodePD’s Practical Guide to Medical Research Law in Canada returns on November 19, 2026. Designed and led by Program Chairs Hartley Borst and Jennifer Cox, this innovative program brings together an outstanding faculty of experts from across the country to deliver practical guidance on the laws, regulations and emerging issues shaping today's research landscape. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ruv52L

Civil sexual assault claims are complex, nuanced and constantly evolving. Learning from an experienced practitioner can ...
09/22/2026

Civil sexual assault claims are complex, nuanced and constantly evolving. Learning from an experienced practitioner can make all the difference.

Led by Alexi Wood, OsgoodePD’s new webinar series – Civil Sexual Assault Claims 101 provides practical guidance on the key legal and strategic issues that arise throughout a civil sexual assault claim. Drawing on her extensive litigation experience and longstanding commitment to social justice advocacy, Alexi and our expect faculty will provide the foundational knowledge and key strategies new(ish) counsel need to navigate these claims with confidence.

Join her and our expert faculty for this interactive webinar series and gain practical insights into damages, trauma, vicarious liability, overlapping claims and other critical issues shaping this area of practice. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4paI5H5

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