The International Academy of Trial Lawyers is a group of elite trial lawyers, including prosecutors and defense lawyers in criminal cases, as well as plaintiffs’ and defense counsel in civil litigation. While most of the Fellows are American, the Academy includes lawyers from 30 countries. Read more from news coverage here.
Markson Law secures withdrawal of all charges for client
All charges have been withdrawn against a police officer of the Durham Regional Police Service who rescued a kitten from unsafe circumstances. Read news coverage here.
Joseph Markson panelist of conference held by The Advocates' Society and the American College of Trial Lawyers
The Advocates' Society and the American College of Trial Lawyers hosted the 16th Annual Spring Symposium in Toronto. Joseph was featured as a panelist discussing “Practical Privilege Issues: The Intersection between Criminal and Civil Law."
Joseph Markson invited as speaker by The Advocates' Society on Inquest Advocacy
Inquests present special advocacy challenges, and effective counsel must possess procedural knowledge, creativity, judgment and specialized forensic skill. The Advocates’ Society’s event provided attendees with expertise to assist clients in the process. Joseph Markson presented on the faculty at this event, and provided a demonstration of cross-examination techniques for attendees.
Joseph Markson acted as a Skills Instructor in Criminal Experts Program
Joseph was invited to assist The Advocates’ Society in its 2017 Criminal Expert Program.
Joseph Markson invited as assessor in the 2017 Arnup Cup Trial Advocacy Competition
The Arnup Cup is an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools.
Joseph Markson acts as Program Chair at The Advocates' Society Criminal Litigation Skills Program
Joseph Markson hosts a panel discussing the challenges and key elements of cross-examining witnesses at trial.