15th vLex & Emond Publishing for LiRN In-House Counsel Summit
2025-03-25 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Toronto)
This vLex training session will provide you with a platform overview and will teach you how to access content included in your subscription, particularly focusing on the Emond Publishing content. Some key benefits you can gain from a vLex training session:
Accelerated efficiency: Learn time-saving techniques and shortcuts to streamline your research process, ensuring that you locate the most relevant and up-to-date legal information quickly.
Advanced Search Strategies: Discover advanced search techniques and tips that will enable you to conduct thorough and precise searches.
Master the Latest Enhancements: Given recent updates and enhancements to vLex, our training session will ensure that you are up to speed with the latest features, tools, and resources available to you.
Unparalleled Support: During the training session, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, seek clarifications, and receive personalized guidance, ensuring that you make the most of vLex’s features and resources.
CPD Hours: 30 m Professionalism
Three sessions (same content each time) are offered, all online:
Tuesday, January 28, 10:00 am
Tuesday, February 25, 10:00 am
Tuesday, March 25, 10:00 am
Registration: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Effective Communication @ work
2025-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
This seminar will address key communication elements such as active listening and show participants how to present messages in a way that is more compatible with the receiver’s style.
Register at: https://join-health-meet.zoom.us/meeting/register/gO_dlv1KTOOq9oAKu6lYiA

Learn with LiRN: Discover the Fundamentals of Canada’s Legal System
2025-05-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
Topic: Learn with LiRN: Discover the Fundamentals of Canada’s Legal System
Time: May 13, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4110945104?omn=88536340903

Are you a law librarian eager to uncover the exciting daily work of lawyers in Canada, especially focusing on the dynamic role in being a “Barrister and Solicitor”? Get ready for an engaging session that combines tradition with the future of legal innovation and technology!
Join us for an exclusive session with Martin Halpern, a noted “KM lawyer” whose journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. From his early days at his father’s firm using the resources of the Hamilton Law Association library, to shaping knowledge management at McCarthys in bustling downtown Toronto, and now innovating with AI at Thomson Reuters, Martin brings a wealth of experience and insights. His unique perspective will illuminate some intricate workings of both the courts and commercial transactions and the legal processes in Canada.
🔍 Discover the Fundamentals of Canada’s Legal System:

Overview of the organization of Canadian courts and their unique structures.

Dive into the fascinating procedures for both Civil and Criminal cases, and the business of the practice of law
Learn some Latin phrases like the doctrine of “stare decisis” and the art of “noting-up” a case and why it’s a vital skill for legal professionals.
Decode a few of those elusive legal terms you’ve always wondered about like “force majeure” or “easement” in a fun and judgment-free zone!
Highlight some of the expectations that lawyers may have for law library resources

💡 Embrace the Future with Legal Innovation and Tech:

Explore how technology is transforming the legal landscape and the way it is now impacting a lawyers daily work.

📚 Interactive Q&A Session: Bring your curiosity and questions! This is your chance to engage directly with Martin and gain clarity on any legal concepts you’ve been pondering.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your understanding and connect with fellow law librarians in a lively and supportive environment. The law is an exciting adventure!
Biographical Note: Martin Halpern is Senior Solutions Consultant and Legal Knowledge Management Specialist at Thomson Reuters. A lawyer for over 30 years, Martin is a pioneering lawyer in Canadian legal knowledge management contributing to the development and growth of the field from early days. He has been in private practice in small and large law firms, in-house and in regulatory roles and brings a wealth of experience and insight into how to maximize legal resources, including AI related ones, for optimal use and growth. Martin works across all segments of Thomson Reuters’ customer base to support its products and services.

This session will be recorded and will become part of our Learn with LiRN Curriculum for Library Staff.
We have recently revised our Learn with LiRN YouTube channel to created topical playlists to make it easier for you to view videos on a topic you would like to learn more about.
Please visit our Wiki if you not lately, to see its expanded table of contents.

Legal Research Topics from our Learn with LiRN Curriculum

Reference Questions & Answers Database
Legal Research Basics
Case Law
Legislative Research (Federal and Ontario)
Forms and Precedents
Commentary Research using e-LiRN resources
CanLII: Cases, Legislation & more

Other Wiki Subject Resources include:

LiRN Resources – including Accounting basics
Electronic resources – including each e-LiRN resource materials, flyers, training information
Marketing Resources
Mental Health Resources for Library Staff
Operations & Best Practices – including LiRN Library Operations Guide
Professional Development
Self-Represented Litigants (SRL) / Public Resources

New Statistics Form Training
2025-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
Invitation via Outlook has been sent to Library Staff. If you did not receive yours, email admin@lirn.ca.
This event will be recorded.

LwL - PD Learnings Roundtable
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
Session information available on the wiki at PD Learnings Roundtable 2025 – LiRN, featuring learnings about:

AALL
BIALL
CALL
Certificate of Law from Queen’s University
Legal Terminology course

For those new to the network, please review LiRN’s Professional Development Memo. We do ask that people share their learnings after a conference with the network at the annual PD Learnings Roundtable.

Learn with LiRN 2025 Conference
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-24 | Double Tree Hotel, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1R3, Canada
LwL 2025 Annual Conference – Oct 23 – 24 – Toronto — DoubleTree Hotel
All Library courthouse staff are encouraged to attend. Details here: Learn with LiRN 2025 Conference – LiRN

Bullying in the workplace
2025-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
From causing feelings of anxiety to a lack of sleep and nervousness, bullying not only affects work productivity but can have long-lasting psychological effects. In this seminar, participants will learn how to play a proactive role in assisting someone that is being bullied and how to stop bullying in the workplace for good.
Registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Happiness Learning from Positive Psychology
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
Description: Scientists found that when referring to happiness, we need to look at positive feelings and overall life satisfaction which is largely attributable to intentional activities. In other words, we must empower ourselves to create our own happiness. In this seminar, participants will learn strategies to increase happiness through intentional activities.
Registration: https://join-health-meet.zoom.us/meeting/register/n1K-fkE-T6axdLZTEYIG0Q
Note: These sessions cannot be recorded.

Learn with LiRN Benefits Session
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
In our recent post-conference survey, many of you indicated that you would appreciate an overview of your benefits package, including practical information about the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
We’re pleased to share that Daniel Sullivan, our new representative from Gallagher, will be hosting a session to review your benefits and introduce himself to the LiRN network.
This session will take place on:
Date: Tuesday, January 20
Time: 11:00 AM
A meeting request has been sent to library staff. If you did not receive yours, email admin@lirn.ca.

Introduction to a Respectful Workplace - Telus Health
2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
This Telus Health session is for courthouse library staff.
Calendar invites have been sent – if you did not get yours or need to be added, email admin@lirn.ca.

Lexis+ General Training for the LiRN Network
2026-02-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Only
Lexis+ General training for LiRN staff and members (1 hour): February 12 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/93961199240

Also available: Lexis+ General training for LiRN staff and members (1 hour): March 19 at 1PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/92526728725

Registration is not required. Save the zoom link to your calendar and join in at the scheduled date and time.

Silencing your Inner Critic - Telus Health
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only

Resiliency at Work - Telus Health
2026-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only

Lexis+ Canada Training
2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Only
Lexis+ Canada, the successor to Quicklaw, offers some exciting new AI-enabled tools like the Answer functionality and Brief Analysis. Along with a refreshed and modern design, it more importantly offers an expanded collection of secondary materials, probably the most comprehensive collection ever offered online in Canada. Practical Guidance is now more fully integrated in the service and access to Legislative Pulse is now included. Easy to learn as it works fundamentally the same as Quicklaw but come to the session to learn about the new tools and get some navigation tips.
All sessions are 1 hour long and qualify for 60m Professionalism CPD.

April 28 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/98267866548
May 25 at 1PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/95879596959
June 19 at 11AM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/96864649848
July 21 at 2PM: https://relx.zoom.us/j/93145653532

Registration is not required. Save the zoom link to your calendar and join in at the scheduled date and time.

Westlaw Finding Print Resources Training Session
2026-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Only
Register Here
Westlaw Description:
In this focused 45‑minute session, master the core Westlaw Canada research techniques that Ontario criminal lawyers need to quickly find authoritative secondary sources, case law, and legislation for building winning legal arguments.

Secondary Sources as Research Building Blocks:
Strategically use expert commentary as a launching point to build comprehensive research foundations, identify key issues, and discover relevant case law and statutory provisions you might otherwise miss.
Legislative Research:
Use annotations and KeyCite Canada to navigate and interpret complex criminal statutes and regulations efficiently.
Case Law Research:
Master targeted case law searching techniques to quickly identify binding precedents and persuasive authorities using KeyCite Canada, digest classifications, and advanced search operators—cutting research time in half while improving result accuracy.
Free CPD Training: Earn LSO-Accredited Professionalism Hours!

vLex Webinars for Ontario Lawyers and Courthouse Library Staff
2026-06-03 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-08-05 13:30 - 14:00, 2026-09-02 13:30 - 14:00 | Online Only
vLex Webinars for Ontario Lawyers and Courthouse Library Staff will review:

· Accelerated Efficiency: Learn time-saving techniques and shortcuts to streamline your research process, ensuring you locate the most relevant and up-to-date legal information quickly.
· Advanced Search Strategies: Discover advanced search techniques and tips that enable you to conduct thorough and precise searches.
· Master the Latest Enhancements: Given recent updates and enhancements to vLex, our training session will ensure you are up to speed with the latest features, tools, and resources available to you.

Dates:

Wed. Jun 3, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Jul 8, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Aug 5, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Sep 2, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed., Oct 7, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Nov 4, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Dec 2, 2026 01:30 PM

One registration link for all dates: Webinar Registration – Zoom

CanLII Search+ Advanced Webinar
2026-06-11 11:00 - 23:30 | Online Only
This session is designed for users who are already familiar with myCanLII and its features and who wish to take full advantage of CanLII Search+ to conduct more in-depth legal research.
Register at: Select a Date & Time – Calendly

Lexis+ Finding Print Resources Training Session
2026-06-17 11:00 - 11:30 | Online Only
Session focusing on the print resources, forms and downloading.
https://relx.zoom.us/j/94992345109
No registration required. Join in at the date and time noted.

CanLII Search+ Beginner Webinar
2026-06-18 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
This session is intended for users who are not yet familiar with the features available in their myCanLII account but who wish to learn how to use them to conduct legal research.
Register at: Select a Date & Time – Calendly

Basic Leadership Skills for Everyone in Every Job: Telus Health
2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only

vLex Finding Print Resources Training Session
2026-06-23 13:30 - 14:00 | Online Only
Description: Learn how to navigate the vLex platform, focusing especially on the Irwin Law and Emond Publishing collections.
June 23, 2026 at 1:30 pm ET
Registration link: https://clio.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yO39EMJ3SKqjKUtV6jqdMg

vLex Webinars for Ontario Lawyers and Courthouse Library Staff
2026-07-08 13:30 - 14:00 | Online Only
vLex Webinars for Ontario Lawyers and Courthouse Library Staff

· Accelerated Efficiency: Learn time-saving techniques and shortcuts to streamline your research process, ensuring you locate the most relevant and up-to-date legal information quickly.
· Advanced Search Strategies: Discover advanced search techniques and tips that enable you to conduct thorough and precise searches.
· Master the Latest Enhancements: Given recent updates and enhancements to vLex, our training session will ensure you are up to speed with the latest features, tools, and resources available to you.

Dates:

Wed. Jun 3, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Jul 8, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Aug 5, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Sep 2, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed., Oct 7, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Nov 4, 2026 01:30 PM
Wed. Dec 2, 2026 01:30 PM

One registration link for all dates: Webinar Registration – Zoom

Westlaw Practical Law Fundamentals
2026-07-13 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Only
Mon July 13
12:30pm
Click to Register

Westlaw Canada Fundamentals
2026-07-22 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Only
Wed July 22
12:30pm
Click to Register

Westlaw Case Center Tips
2026-07-28 13:00 - 13:30 | Online Only
Wed July 28
1:00pm
Click to Register

Learn with LiRN: PD Learnings Roundtable
2026-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Online Only
This Learn with LiRN session is for courthouse library staff.
Calendar invites have been sent – if you did not get yours or need to be added, email admin@lirn.ca.
