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The Medico-Legal Society of Toronto (MLST) was founded in 1950 by a group of physicians and lawyers. The purpose of the MLST has always been to promote medical, legal, and scientific knowledge and to encourage cooperation and understanding between the professions in the interests of justice, patients, and clients. 

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The Anatomy of a Bulletproof Report: Elevating Medical-Legal Documentation for Clinicians and Counsel

  • 25 Nov 2026
  • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • WEBINAR (ZOOM)

Registration

  • Note: Allied Health Professionals include Chiropractors, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, and Speech-Language Pathologists

    Includes a ticket for the live session, plus a copy of the recording following the program.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • This entitles you to one free webinar with your membership for the membership year. This does NOT include the ANNUAL CAT PROGRAM.

    You will require a registration code; email mlst@mlst.ca to obtain it.
  • Includes a ticket for the live session, plus a copy of the recording following the program.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • Includes a ticket for the live session, plus a copy of the recording following the program.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • Includes a ticket for the live session, plus a copy of the recording following the program.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • This offering is exclusively available to our annual sponsors and supporters.
  • Includes a ticket for the live session, plus a copy of the recording following the program.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
  • Includes a ticket for the live session, plus a copy of the recording following the program.

    Full payment of the registration fee is required prior to the event; registrations with incomplete payment will be cancelled.
Register


Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Time: 5:30-7:30
Location: Via Zoom
CPD / Accreditation: 2 hours of substantive CPD credits

Whether you are a clinician drafting expert opinions or a lawyer relying on medical documentation to build a case, the quality of a report can make or break a file. Vague phrasing, incomplete charts, or overlooked details often lead to costly delays, challenged opinions, or weakened legal positions.

Join the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto (MLST) for an essential cross-disciplinary masterclass: The Anatomy of a Bulletproof Report: Elevating Medical-Legal Documentation for Clinicians and Counsel.

This session breaks down report writing from both sides of the table. You will learn how to draft, structure, and analyze documentation that satisfies rigorous legal standards and protects professional integrity.

Presenters

  • Brandon Pederson, Associate, McLeish Orlando LLP
  • Catherine Zingg, Senior Counsel, Aviva Trial Lawyers
  • Eden Dales, MSW, RSW, Eden Dales Social Work & Psychotherapy Services
  • Dr. Darrin Milne, BSc, DC, North York Injury Management


What You Will Learn:

  • For Doctors & Healthcare Providers: Essential strategies for clear, objective charting and expert opinion writing that withstands intense cross-examination and reduces legal risk.
  • For Lawyers & Litigators: How to critically analyze medical-legal reports, spot gaps or vulnerabilities, and effectively leverage expert documentation in negotiations and trial.
  • Best Practices & Pitfalls: Common red flags in report writing, managing bias, maintaining patient privacy, and meeting evolving judicial expectations.


For further information, email the MLST office at mlst@mlst.ca.



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