2016 FDRIO Conference

Omar Ha-Redeye spoke at the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) conference on Nov. 21, 2016, on As the Walls Come Down,

The entrance of non-lawyers into the provision of family law is fraught with challenges. In addition to concerns about competence of paralegals, there are larger issues of civility of lawyers to any new professionals who enter this area. Change is always difficult, and it is more difficult for family lawyers who have enjoyed a near monopoly over this area of law.

How should lawyers perceive and treat other legal professionals who may not have the same substantive background as them?  What is the proper way to navigate this area in a professional manner?  And will all of this actually help the clients involved?

At the same time, family law services are increasingly being costed outside the reach of the average Canadian. Technology is often touted as the potential solution to these changes, and we’re seeing an increased interest in automation and data aggregation in the area of family law.

How will technology navigate the complicated areas of cultural competency?  Can technology effectively respond to client needs, especially where those needs are complex? Is it possible that technology can assist practitioners in better meeting their professional responsibilities to their client and the court?

As the walls come down from Omar Ha-Redeye

Full agenda available here.