Events and Resources

Lumbar Disc Arthroplasty, Lumbar Fusion and AI in Medical Decision Making and Medical Legal Evaluation

Part three of our Program features a two-part topic presented by our Keynote Speaker, Spine Surgeon Dr. Cory Cundal. The first part will include an engaging discussion on lumbar disc arthroplasty, also known as disc replacement surgery, and lumbar fusion for low back pain. The second part of the program will cover the integration of AI into medical decision making and medical legal evaluation.

This event is co-sponsored with McKellar Structured Settlements and AssessMed.

Brain Injury and Cognitive Impairment, a Neuropsychological Perspective

Part two of the symposium will delve into the intricacies of concussion/brain injury and cognitive impairment. Our expert, Dr. Michael Maclean, Neuropsychologist, will discuss concussion/mTBI, impact on cognitive functioning, determining cognitive deficits, factors that impact cognitive functioning and other post-concussion symptoms, possible treatments, and affect on vocational functioning.

This event is co-sponsored with McKellar Structured Settlements and AssessMed.

Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury – Symptoms, Causation and Management Strategies

The first part of the symposium will delve into the intricacies of concussion and traumatic brain injury. Our expert, Dr. Nav Chaudhary, Neuro-Surgeon will discuss the physiological processes underlying concussions, exploring their clinical symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the long-term implications of concussion, including cognitive and behavioral changes, and the importance of early intervention. Legal perspectives on concussion related cases will also be explored and discussed by Priscilla Cicek, National Director of Business Development, Viewpoint, shedding light on key considerations that are raised at trial.

This event is co-sponsored with McKellar Structured Settlements and AssessMed.

This program offers a thorough and relevant case law analysis relating to expert limitations in motor vehicle injury proceedings in both Alberta and British Columbia. Covering a comprehensive case law review in matters before the Court seeking leave for additional experts.

This program brings together a remarkable panel of Paralegals from both Alberta and British Columbia that have had immense growth in their careers. Their achievements range from legal coaching, to Business Development, to returning to University to pursue a law degree, to being appointed by the Provincial Government as a bencher to the Law Society of BC.