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Richard Bogoroch

2001-present | 1995-2000 | 1990-1994 | prior to 1990
Date	Type	Details
1/2012	Co-chair	The Advocates’ Society Education Centre – Personal Injury: Is It All New or Déjà Vu? Practical Strategies for Winning Your Case I was honoured to co-chair this program again. This leading educational event offers practical tools, tips, strategies, and templates for surviving and winning personal injury cases. The Advocates' Society is in its second decade of offering this respected program. This year, the event welcomed over 360 lawyers.
1/2012	Teaching	Osgoode Hall Professional Development I was part of the faculty for this in-depth session examining the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) and FSCO arbitration of personal injury claims.
10/2011	Presentation	Osgoode Hall Professional Development I presented on "A Checklist of Best Practices in Using Demonstrative/Illustrative Evidence" at this respected and influential conference Evidence Law for the Civil Litigator. Click here for the related paper.
9/2011	Teaching	Osgoode Hall Professional Development From its inception, I've been honoured to co-chair a panel of personal injury experts who guided participants in the now 7th Annual Update Personal Injury Law and Practice session, which provides attendees every year with thoughtful analysis of the latest information, together with practical tips and winning strategies and tactics.
2/2011	Panel	It's Raining CATS and Dogs At this event devoted to Catastrophic Impairment updates, I was part of a panel discussing the subject of CAT assessments since September, 2010 and the problems for both insureds and insurers. This event was presented by Medico-Legal Society of Toronto.
1/2011	Co-chair	The Advocates’ Society Education Centre – Personal Injury: Is It All New or Déjà Vu? Practical Strategies for Winning Your Case I co-chaired this program, which offers practical tools, tips, strategies, and templates for surviving and winning personal injury cases. The Advocates' Society is now going into the second decade of offering this respected program. This year, the event welcomed 350 registrants.
10/2010	Speech	The Canadian Institute – Managing and Litigating Disability Insurance Claims I spoke again at the latest in this series of well-respected sessions, which provides practical strategies for litigating, defending and managing disability insurance claims.
9/16/2010	Teaching	Osgoode Hall Professional Development Once again, I was honoured to co-chair a panel of personal injury experts who guided participants in the 6th Annual Update Personal Injury Law and Practice session, which provided attendees with thoughtful analysis of the latest information, together with practical tips and winning strategies and tactics. This year's session included a focus on changes to the Insurance Act of Ontario and their implications.
5/2010	Speech	Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – Building the Insurance Bible I spoke at this respected annual event, which is also accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada towards the professional development requirement for certification Click here for the related paper.
2/2010	Chair	Insight – Litigating Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Cases I chaired this conference, in which leading medico-legal experts and other distinguished professionals renowned in the field of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries discussed the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment options, trends in income, economic loss, non-pecuniary and punitive damages claims.
10/2009	Speech	The Canadian Institute – Managing and Litigating Disability Insurance Claims I spoke at the latest in this series of well-respected sessions, which provides practical strategies for litigating, defending and managing disability insurance claims. This year's addressed the growing popularity of social media, which is leading to case law about online surveillance.
9/21/2009	Teaching	Osgoode Hall Professional Development Once again, I was honoured to lead a panel of personal injury experts who guided participants in the 5th Annual Update Personal Injury Law and Practice session, which provided attendees with thoughtful analysis of the latest information, together with practical tips and winning strategies and tactics.
4/29/2009	Speech/Paper	The Law Society of Upper Canada – The Annotated Retainer Agreement I spoke at this this event, which focused on the importance of retainer agreements in lawyer/client communications and relationships. Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Tripta Chandler.
1/2009	Instructor	The Advocates’ Society Education Centre – Cross Examination: Crucial Strategies and Techniques I was a volunteer instructor at this popular workshop, which teaches litigators how to take and keep control of witness testimony.
11/14/2008	Speech/Paper	The Law Society of Upper Canada – 8th Annual Civil Litigation for Law Clerks I spoke at this long-running and established conference on the subject “Costs: Making Claims and Maximizing Recovery”. Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Tripta Chandler.
10/2008	Co-Chair	Litigating Disability Insurance Claims I co-chaired the latest in this series of well-respected sessions, which provides practical strategies for litigating, defending and managing disability insurance claims. Plaintiff lawyers, defence lawyers, insurance industry professionals, medical experts and rehabilitation specialists all share their wide-ranging knowledge at this event.
9/2008	Teaching	Osgoode Hall Professional Development I led a faculty of 17 personal injury experts who guided participants in the 4th Annual Update Personal Injury Law and Practice through the maze of the most recent pivotal developments. This session provided attendees with thoughtful analysis of the very latest information, together with practical tips and winning strategies and tactics.
2/2008	Panel	Canadian Institute – Winning Personal Injury Cases I took part in a panel on damages during this conference.
1/2008	Speech	Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning I was the keynote speaker at the Networking Breakfast for the Business School. I was honoured to speak to the graduating class of 2008, discussing the transition between scholastic endeavours and work life.
10/2007	Speech/Paper	Accident Benefits: Recent Changes and Developments I spoke on the above subject at the The Law Society of Upper Canada program exploring the recent rollout of changes affecting Statutory Accident Benefits. Click here for the related paper.
6/2007	Speech/Paper	The Latest on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: Best Practices for Successful Management and Litigation of Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Claims I spoke on the above subject at the Canadian Institute forum entitled Managing and Litigating “Invisible Disabilities”. Click here for the related paper.
2/2007	Speech/Paper	Reducing the Risk of Hospital Liability – Best Practices for Managing Risk, Adverse Events and Costly Litigation I spoke on the subject of “Are Damages Awards on the Rise? Learning Cold Hard Lessons from Recent Negligence-Based Litigation” at this long-running Canadian Institute forum. Click here for the related paper.
2/2007	Speech/Paper	Litigating Personal Injury Damages I spoke on “Mastering Successful Strategies for Advancing Chronic Pain Cases” at this well-respected and well-attended annual Canadian Institute forum. Click here for the related paper.
1/2007	Speech	Advocates’ Society “Tricks of the Trade” Program I spoke at the this event on the subject “Practical Strategies for Winning Auto Cases - Mary Carter and Pierringer Agreements”. Click here for the related paper.
11/2006	Speech	Life After DACs Part II: The Changing Face of Accident Benefits Litigation I spoke at this exploration of the kinds of problems and solutions the post-DAC system is providing to insurers, lawyers, doctors, arbitrators and judges. This event was presented by Medico-Legal Society of Toronto.
11/2006	Speech	Litigating Disability Insurance Claims I spoke at the latest in this series of well-respected sessions, which provided up-to-date insights on disability insurance claim cases to insurance industry executives and inhouse counsel, plaintiff and defence counsel, mediators, medical experts, and insurance industry consultants. Click here for the related paper.
07/2006	Teaching	Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop I was honoured to be invited once again by the Osgoode Hall Law School to serve as a guest instructor at the Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop held at Osgoode Hall Law School. I have participated in this popular workshop regularly since 1998. This workshop is renowned for breaking with traditional continuing legal education styles by focusing on learning through continual participation in simulated trial sessions, coupled with individual and group critique by experienced trial counsel and judges. Demonstrations are also used, but as part of an integrated program which places the major emphasis on individual participation and performance.
1/27/2006	Speech/Paper	Setting Up For Success: The OTLA Guide to Medical Negligence Practice IV At this event specializing in civil litigation, I was pleased to present the paper “The ABCs of Family Law Act Claims and their Preparation for Trial in Medical Malpractice Actions”, co-authored with Melinda Baxter. Click here for the related paper.
12/6/2005	Panel	Infonex Insurance Litigation Disputes Conference At this event focusing on Strategies for Mitigating Third-Party Property and Casualty Claims, I was pleased to be part of a panel discussion on the topic “Bill 198 Update and the Ever-Changing Threshold Bar”.
11/2/2005	Speech/Paper	Brain Injury Services of Hamilton – Workshop on Measuring Success in ABI Rehabiliatation I was honoured to speak at this organization’s workshop. My subject was “Advocating for the Brain-Injured Individual – A Step-by-Step Approach to Navigating the Insurance Maze and to Obtaining Justice for the Brain-Injured Survivor and His or Her Family”. Click here for the related paper.
10/25/2005	Speech/Paper	Infonex – Meeting Your Duty to Accommodate I spoke at this well-attended conference on the subject “Chronic Illnesses From an Employee’s Perspective”. Click here for the related paper.
10/21/2005	Speech/Paper	The Law Society of Upper Canada – 5th Annual Civil Litigation for Law Clerks I spoke at this long-running and established conference on the subject “Common Motions”. Click here for the related paper by Richard Bogoroch and Tripta Chandler.
09/23/2005	Speech/Paper	Osgoode Hall Law School, Professional Development Program – 2nd Annual Evidence for the Civil Litigator CLE Conference I spoke at this popular conference on the subject “Strategies for Effective Cross-Examination”. Click here for the related paper.
06/13/2005	Speech/Paper	Ontario Bar Association – Strategies, Approaches and Considerations for a Statement of Claim I spoke at this highly regarded seminar, entitled “Pleading Your Causes of Action to Win”. Click here for the “Strategies, Approaches and Considerations for a Statement of Claim” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Emma Holland.
05/27/2005	Speech/Paper	Ontario Trial Lawyers Association – Cross-Examination: Emerge Intact I spoke at this respected conference, the overall theme of which was “Be in the Know: Empowered for Trial”. Click here for the “Cross-Examination: Emerge Intact” paper by Richard Bogoroch.
03/31/2005	Panel	The Advocates' Society – Dynamic Discoveries – Controlling the Process and Getting the Facts I took part in a panel discussion that focused on how to run an examination for discovery faster, smoother and more confidently.
02/24/2005	Speech	Canadian Institute – Litigating Personal Injury Damages I spoke on “Damages for Emotional Distress.” Click here for the “Damages for Emotional Distress” paper by Richard Bogoroch.
01/14/2005	Speech	Advocates’ Society “Tricks of the Trade” Program I spoke on “Preliminary Requirements under Bill 198: Practical Strategies for dealing with the limitation period, the new threshold, statements under oath, and the preliminary regulatory requirements.” Click here for the “Preliminary Requirements under Bill 198: The Plaintiff's Perspective” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Tripta Chandler.
12/14/2004	Panel	Auto Insurance Claims Litigation I participated in a panel discussion entitled “Anatomy of an Auto Insurance Claim Action: Tips for Building and Litigating a Winning Case” at a workshop associated with this popular Canadian Institute program.
10/22/2004	Course Chair	Complex Issues in Tort Litigation I chaired this practical one-day course, offered by the Osgoode Professional Development Centre and designed for both plaintiff and defence counsel. The course updated participants on the complex and emerging legislative enactments and developments in the case law have significantly affected the practice of tort ligitation. Click here for the “Update on Damages” paper by Richard Bogoroch.
07/2004	Teaching	Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop I was invited once again by Professor Garry Watson of the Osgoode Hall Law School to serve as a guest instructor at the Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop held at Osgoode Hall Law School. I have participated in this popular workshop yearly since 1998. This workshop is renowned for breaking with traditional continuing legal education styles by focusing on learning through continual participation in simulated trial sessions, coupled with individual and group critique by experienced trial counsel and judges. Demonstrations are also used, but as part of an integrated program which places the major emphasis on individual participation and performance.
06/24/2004	Speech	North York Fibromyalgia Support Group I spoke to support group members about current issues in fibromyalgia litigation.
06/10/2004	Speech	Auto Insurance Claims Litigation In Ontario After Bill 198 I took part in the Canadian Institute's seminar that provided up-to-the-minute, practical information on litigating auto insurance claims, including how Bill 198 and recent regulations are affecting auto insurance claims and litigation, the essentials of effectively mediating auto insurance claims and more. I spoke on “Making the Best Use of Your Expert Witness,” providing a live demonstration of the courtroom experience.
05/18/2004	Paper	Managing the Plaintiff's Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Case I took part in the Law Society of Upper Canada's “Chronic Pain, Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia” program, provided as a webcast to BAR-eX members. The program brought together leading lawyers and medical experts to explore the unique challenges associated with litigating and defending pain-related claims. Participants in the webcast learned about how these conditions impact on function, employability and long-term care needs. Click here for the “Managing the Plaintiff's Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Case” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Tripta Chandler.
02/26/2004	Speech/Paper	Mediating and Settling Claims for Damages I spoke on the subject of “Mediating and Settling Claims for Damages” at the 2nd National Forum on Litigating Damages, presented by the Canadian Institute. Click here for the “Mediating and Settling Claims for Damages” paper by Richard Bogoroch.
12/03/2003	Speech/Paper	Patient Safety and Risk Management in Obstetrics & Obstetric Malpractice A group of top legal and medical professionals presented the latest medico-legal developments and advances on patient safety and obstetric malpractice. I presented on the subject of “Shoulder Dystocia and Obstetric Liability: Effectively Avoiding Litigation.” Click here for the “Shoulder Dystocia and Obstetric Liability: Effectively Avoiding Litigation” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Leanne Goldstein.
11/03/2003	Speech	Litigating Disability Insurance Claims The Canadian Institute brought together leading insurance representatives, medical experts and trial lawyers from across Canada to give their strategies for success in managing claims and building a winning case. I joined this distinguished group, speaking on how to effectively handle chronic fatigue, chronic pain and fibromyalgia litigation.
10/22/2003	Speech/Paper	Understanding and Managing the Increase in Chronic Claims and Newly Classified Disabilities I spoke at Infonex 3rd Annual Meeting Your Duty to Accommodate conference. Subtitled “Complete Legal Information and Strategies to Effectively Deal with Evolving Accommodation Issues and the Increase in Claims,” this conference provides tools to assess and successfully tackle employment issues in the duty to accommodate. Click here for the “Understanding and Managing the Increase in Chronic Claims and Newly Classified Disabilities” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Leanne Goldstein.
07/2003	Teaching	Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop I was invited once again by Professor Garry Watson of the Osgoode Hall Law School to serve as a guest instructor at the Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop held at Osgoode Hall Law School. I have participated in this popular workshop yearly since 1998.
05/14/2003	Speech	Auto Insurance Claims Litigation Under Ontario’s New Bill 198 I was part of a distinguished faculty of leading insurance and personal injury lawyers providing valuable analysis and practical advice for litigating auto insurance claims in Ontario, with a focus on the substantial changes in Bill 198. Click here for “The Lost Years” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Leanne Goldstein.
03/27/2003	Speech/Paper	Expert Witness Testimony – Plaintiff and Defence Strategies and Responsibilities I spoke at the Admissibility of Forensic and Demonstrative Evidence for Insurance Claims event sponsored by Insight, where forensic and legal experts gathered to discuss the developments in forensic and demonstrative evidence that can make or break an insurance claims case. Click here for the “Reflections on the Role of the Expert Witness” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Leanne Goldstein.
09/30/2002	Paper	Defining Catastrophic Impairment Under Bill 59 I co-authored this paper with Rachel Urman, and it was presented at Canadian Institute seminar on Auto Insurance Claims Litigation. Click here for the “Defining Catastrophic Impairment” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Rachel Urman.
09/25/2002	Co-Chair	Chronic Pain and Brain Injury Claim Symposium I co-chaired this comprehensive two-day conference, which featured an exceptional panel of leading medical and legal experts, who brought conference participants up-to-date on the latest issues facing lawyers and healthcare providers and gave them valuable, practical insight and creative solutions for working within the confines of the law.
09/20/2002	Speech	How Canadian Courts Have Turned “Thin Skull” Damages into “Crumbling Skull” Damages: What are the Implications? My speech at this event was part of the Advanced Forum on Litigating Damages presented by the Canadian Institute. Click here for the “Thin Skull” paper by Richard Bogoroch and Tripta Chandler.
07/2002	Teaching	Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop I was invited once again by Professor Garry Watson of the Osgoode Hall Law School to serve as a guest instructor at the Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop held at Osgoode Hall Law School. I have participated in this popular workshop yearly since 1998.
03/2002	Speech	Obstetric Malpractice My speech at this event was part of a comprehensive one-day forum providing up-to-the-minute medical and legal information on the latest critical issues associated with obstetric malpractice. Click here for the Obstetric Malpractice paper by Richard Bogoroch and Simone Levine.
07/2001	Teaching	Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop I was invited again by Professor Garry Watson of the Osgoode Hall Law School to serve as a guest instructor at the Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop held at Osgoode Hall Law School. I have participated in this popular workshop yearly since 1998.
06/11/2001	Teaching/Panel Chair	Effectively Managing the Acquired Brain Injury Claim Insight I was the chair for this comprehensive one-day conference, which featured an exceptional faculty of leading medical, legal and insurance experts. They discussed everything from the physical and psychological details that guide you in correctly assessing brain injuries, to how a “cash out” of accident benefits can be mediated, and more.
06/06/2001	Teaching/Panel Chair	Fibromyalgia Program Law Society of Upper Canada I chaired this program, devoted to legal issues associated with fibromyalgia. Click here to read the paper I presented.
05/25/2001	Teaching/Panel Chair	Strategies & Tactics for Handling a Personal Injury Case Osgoode Hall, York University – Professional Development Centre I chaired this unique course, which focused on the practical information that lawyers need to know when handling personal injury cases. Experienced personal injury lawyers demonstrated and discussed aspects of handling a personal injury case from initial client interview to trial.
05/22/2001	Speech	Fibromyalgia Talk Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital I spoke to the hospital’s Fibromyalgia Support Group.
03/27/2001	Speech	Obstetric Malpractice The Canadian Institute I spoke at this one-day forum on current legal information on the critical issues associated with obstetric malpractice. Click the following for the complete paper on which I based my talk: “Recent Developments in Obstetric Negligence Law”
03/06/2001	Speech	Rights of Brain Injury Survivors Brain Injury Association of Toronto
2001-present | 1995-2000 | 1990-1994 | prior to 1990