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Advertising Law Conference in Toronto - April 8th
April 08, 2025

Hosted by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance and our Canadian members, Harris + co. & Miller Thomson LLP, we invite you to an exclusive seminar in Toronto on Tuesday, April 8 from 10 am - 12 pm ET, featuring 30-minute, high-impact sessions on today’s most pressing legal issues in the advertising and marketing sector.

Led by expert panelists from GALA Americas member firms, each session will dive into the topics below and explore the latest regulatory trends, legal challenges, and best practices to help your business stay compliant and competitive. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights and connect with top legal minds in the industry.

Availability is limited, secure your spot today! Email hello@harrisandco.ca to RSVP. 

AGENDA

9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration + Breakfast

10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Influencers, Endorsements + Reviews

  • Allison Fitzpatrick, Davis + Gilbert LLP (USA)
  • Devin Persaud, Miller Thomson LLP (Canada)
  • Uri Weinstok, BLP Abogados (Costa Rica)

10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dark Patterns + Pricing

  • José Antonio Arochi, Arochi & Lindner (Mexico)
  • Lauren Shrubb, Harris + co. (Canada)
  • Paavana Kumar, Davis + Gilbert LLP (USA)

11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Green Advertising

  • Franco Raffinetti, Bruchou & Funes de Rioja (Argentina)
  • Jaclyne Reive, Miller Thomson LLP (Canada)
  • Jeffrey Greenbaum, Frankfurt Kurnit (USA)

11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Fireside Chat with Ad Standards

  • Catherine Bate, President & CEO, Ad Standards
  • Kelly Harris, Harris + co. (Canada)
  • Melissa Steinman, Venable LLP (USA)

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch + Networking

Scotia Plaza, 58th Floor (40 King Street West)

LSO CPD: 2 Substantive Hours

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