STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE MOCK MOTION FOR TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY
OTTAWA – The County of Carleton Law Association, in partnership with Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. and Gowlings LLP, will present a mock court proceeding during the Learning Partnership’s 9th annual Take Our Kids To Work Day on November 3.
Starting at 10 a.m. at the Ottawa Courthouse, students will have the opportunity to watch two of Ottawa’s leading commercial litigators, Andrew Lenz (Partner, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall) and Lynne Watt (Partner, Gowlings LLP), argue a mock motion in front of one of the local Justices of the Superior Court. The goal is to demonstrate how our courts work and get students excited about a career in law. Mr. Lenz and Ms. Watt will also make a brief presentation to the students prior to the motion about the facts of the case and how a civil action is tried. Questions will be gladly answered by Mr. Lenz, Ms. Watt and the Justice of the Superior Court after the hearing. All employees of local law firms, other CCLA members and courthouse staff are welcome to attend.
The media including reporters, photographers and news crews are welcome to attend.
Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Location: Courtroom 37
Contact: Denisa Horak, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l., Tel: 613.566.2856
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About Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.
Founded in Ottawa in 1971, Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall has provided effective and innovative legal solutions to Canadian and international clients on a broad range of business and personal issues for almost four decades. With over 50 lawyers and 60 administrative professionals, the firm is one of the largest independent, full service law firms in the National Capital Region. The firm’s practice areas include litigation, business law, international arbitration, intellectual property, real estate, personal legal needs, technology, life sciences, immigration, government relations, labour and employment law, and police law. Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall promotes social responsibility in numerous community organizations through financial sponsorship, board membership, pro bono legal services and volunteering. For more information, visit the firm’s website at https://perlaw.ca/.