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WELCOME TO THE MEDICO-LEGAL SOCIETY OF TORONTO

The Medico-Legal Society of Toronto was founded in 1950 by doctors and lawyers to promote medical, legal and scientific knowledge, cooperation and understanding between the professions in the interest of justice and the best interests of patients and clients.

Annual CAT Program - CATaclysmic! Another momentous, in-depth analysis of the latest developments and challenges in CAT determinations

  • 11 Feb 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • WEBINAR (ZOOM)
  • 86

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.
  • Includes a ticket for the live session and 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 and 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 and 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 and 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



AGENDA

9:00 am
CATastrophic Welcome by Philippa Samworth, Senior Partner, Dutton Brock LLP

9:05 am
A Furrari Presentation on the Top 5 CAT Cases of 2025: David Raposo, Partner, Dutton Brock LLP

9:30 am
PANEL: The Purr-Plexing Use and Abuse of Surveillance and Social Media in LAT CAT Cases

Kelly Wendt, Occupational Therapist
Dr. Emily Gavett-Liu, Psychiatrist, PsycIME
Dr. Milan Unarket, Physiatrist
Rose Bilash, Senior Counsel, Desjardins
Moderator: Suzanne Clarke, Counsel, Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP

10:15 am
A Brief Paws - Take a meowment to stretch and caffeinate!

10:30 am
PANEL: You KNEAD to Hear this In-depth Exploration of Problem Areas in Ratings Under Criteria 6 and 7 with an Emphasis on LAT Decisions: What is Being Accepted, What is Being Rejected and How to Ensure the Reports are Accurate

Dr. Tajedin Getahun, Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Tilak Mendis, Neurologist
Mitchell Barber, Lawyer, Zuber & Company
Fabio Longo, Founder, Longo Lawyers
Moderator: Philippa Samworth, Senior Partner, Dutton Brock LLP

11:15 am
Sharpen Your Claws and Get Ready for Preliminary Motions at Your LAT Hearing: What Motions to Bring, When to Bring Them, What to Expect and How to be Prepared: Darrell P. March, Partner, Beard Winter LLP, and Alexander Voudouris, Lawyer & Senior Litigator, Pace Law

11:40 am
PANEL: A Paw-some Analysis and Guide to Testing Under Criterion 8. This panel will provide an in-depth analysis and guide to testing by mental behavioural assessors including how different specialties select tests and how the results are integrated in a Criterion 8 analysis

Dr. Shayna Nussbaum, Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist, Walnut Orchard Psychology Services
Dr. Shahzad Shahmalak, Psychiatrist, PsycIME
Matthew Sutton, Partner, Thomson Rogers
Moderator: Andrea Lim, Partner, Dutton Brock LLP

12:15 pm Q&A

For a copy of the flyer in PDF, click here — and feel free to share or forward it to your colleagues.

MEMBERSHIP THAT PAYS FOR ITSELF
Don’t miss out on discounted registration! MLST members enjoy reduced fees for all events—your membership practically pays for itself through savings and exclusive discounts.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS & ANNUAL DUES
Membership Term: November 1 – October 31

  • Regular: For professionals in medicine, health care, law, and science. Annual Fee: $350.00 + 13% HST
  • Young Practitioner: For individuals with less than 10 years of professional experience.  Annual Fee: $145.00 + 13% HST
  • Student: For individuals enrolled in recognized educational programs, articling students, interns, or residents. Annual Fee: $75.00 + 13% HST
  • Senior: For fully retired individuals who meet membership criteria.  Annual Fee: $75.00 + 13% HST

Join today and start saving!  Click here to join.  Please note memberships must be approved and activated before registering for any MLST event!

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Click the Register button on the left-hand side of your screen to secure your seat.

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

Cancellation Policy: For cancellations one (1) week or more in advance, delegates will receive a 75% refund. For cancellations made less than one (1) week in advance, no refunds are given. Delegate substitutions are accepted at no cost. MLST reserves the right to cancel or change speakers, program content and date without prior notice. We assume no liability for these changes.

For further information email mlst@mlst.ca or call the MLST office at 416.494.1440 x 258 and speak with Cristina.




Founded in 1950 by a group of doctors and lawyers, the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto promotes medical, legal and scientific knowledge, cooperation and understanding between the professions in the interest of justice and in the best interests of patients and clients.

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