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14th Annual Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Conference on International Aviation Liability, Insurance and Finance

Friday, September 13, 2024toSaturday, September 14, 2024
Plaza Centre Ville, 77 Blvd Robert-Bourassa, Montréal, QC, H3C3Z7, CA

14th Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Aviation Liability, Insurance and Finance Conference

13-14 September 2024, Montreal

Draft Programme (as of 30 April 2024)

**Subject to change**

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Friday 13 September 2024Ìý

08.00-08.30 RegistrationÌý

08.30-08.45 Welcome from Law Faculty Dean and Institute Co-DirectorsÌýÌý

Dean Robert Leckey, Prof. Dr. Vincent Correia, Prof. Dr. Andrea HarringtonÌý

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08.45-10.00 Liability of Air CarriersÌý

Moderator: Louise-Helene Senecal, General Counsel-Litigation, Air CanadaÌý

Speakers:Ìý

  • Erin Applebaum, Partner, Kreindler & KreindlerÌý

  • Tracy A. Brammeier, Partner, Clifford LawÌý

  • Caryn Geraghty Jorgensen, Shareholder, StokesÌý

  • Andrew Harakas, Partner, Clyde & Co.Ìý

  • Clay Hunter, Partner, Patterson MacDougallÌýÌý

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10.00-11.00 Liability of Airport and Other Service ProvidersÌýÌý

Moderator: Laura Pierallini, Name Partner, Pierallini Studio LegaleÌý

Speakers:Ìý

  • Sylvain Choinière, Vice President, Legal, Aéroports de MontréalÌý

  • Isabelle Lelieur, Founding Parter, Lelieur AvocatÌý

  • Racquel Reinstein, Attorney, Port Authority of New York and New JerseyÌý

  • Francis Schubert, former CCO and Deputy CEO, SkyguideÌý

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11.00-11.30 Refreshment Break

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11.30-12.30 Product LiabilityÌý

Moderator: Alan Reitzfeld, former Senior Partner, Holland & KnightÌý

Speakers:Ìý

  • Roland °­Ã¼²õ³Ù±ð°ù²õ, Senior Underwriter and Senior Legal Counsel, Munich ReÌý

  • Steven Marks, Partner, Podhurst OrseckÌý

  • Pete Neenan, Partner, StewartsÌý

  • Christopher Odell, Partner, Arnold & PorterÌý

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12.30-14.00 LunchÌý

Networking buffet followed by keynote speech by Michael Gill, Director of the Legal Affairs and External Relations Bureau of the International Civil Aviation Organization

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14.00-15.15 Global Regulatory UpdateÌý

Moderator: Mia Wouters, Partner, GDS AdvocatenÌý

Speakers:Ìý

  • Erick Ferrandez EASA Representative to ICAO & Canada. Alternate EU representative to the ICAO CouncilÌý

  • Tony Payne, Partner, DLA Piper (TBC)Ìý

  • Ken Quinn, Partner, Clyde & Co.Ìý

  • Evelyn Sahr, Member, Eckert SeamansÌý

  • Kerianne Wilson, Director, Customer Accessibility, Air CanadaÌý

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15.15-16.15 Insurance PanelÌýÌý

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Andrea Harrington Ìý

Speakers:Ìý

  • Philip Chrystal, Of Counsel, GBF LawyersÌý

  • Chris Kunstadter, Global Head of Space, AXAÌý

  • Ulla ±·´Ç°ù³óä±ô±ô, Claims Lawyer Aviation, Munich Re, GermanyÌý

  • Rachel Priester, Senior Vice President, US Head of Claims, Global AerospaceÌý

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16.15-16.30 Transition to ICAOÌý

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16.30-18.00 ICAO CocktailÌýÌý

Keynote speech by Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of International Civil Aviation OrganizationÌý

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18.00-21.00ÌýÌý Dinner

The ‘Flying Outlaws’ to play after dinnerÌý

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Saturday 14 September 2024Ìý

08.30-09.30 Cargo LiabilityÌý

Moderator: Prof. Dr. John SabaÌý

Speakers:Ìý

  • Luiz Eduard Arena Alvarez, Partner, Arena AlvarezÌý

  • Holger Bürskens, Partner, Arnecke Sibeth DabelsteinÌý

  • Katia De Loose, Senior Corporate and Commercial Counsel, Atlas AirÌýÌý

  • Carlos Tornero, Director Legal Services, International Air Transport AssociationÌý

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09.30-10.30 Aircraft FinanceÌýÌý

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Donal HanleyÌý

Speakers:Ìý

  • Elizabeth Evans, Partner, Clyde & Co.Ìý

  • Don Gray, Of Counsel, Holland and Knight

  • Anna-Maria Masciotra, Assistant General Counsel, Air CanadaÌý

  • Thomas Schmid, Senior Vice President – Legal, Azorra AviationÌý

  • Carlos Sierra, Managing Partner, Sierra LatamÌýÌý

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10.30-11.00 Refreshment Break

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11.00-12.00 Dispute Resolution: Mediation, Arbitration, LitigationÌý

Moderator: Prof. Dr. Andrea BjorklundÌý

Suggested Speakers:Ìý

  • Gary Birnberg, Chair, Advisory Board, Hague Court for Arbitration in AviationÌý

  • Martine de Serres, Assistant General Counsel, Air CanadaÌý

  • Robert Hedrick, Partner, Aviation Law GroupÌý

  • Karl Hennessee, Senior Vice President, AirbusÌý

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12.00-13.00 Data & Technology Liability and Legal ConsiderationsÌý

Moderator: Urban Olson, Name Partner, Advokatfirman Urban Olson ABÌý

Speakers:Ìý

  • Axelle Cartier, Chargée de cours, Université Toulouse 1 Capitole and Paris 1Ìý

  • Adrian Cioranu, President, Aviation Infrastructure Management SolutionsÌý

  • Philippe Morio, Cybersecurity Technical Officer, International Civil Aviation OrganizationÌý

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13.00-14.30 LunchÌý

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14.30-15.45 Update on National/International Air Transport Organisations Current/Future IssuesÌýÌý

Moderator:Ìý Prof. Dr. Ludwig Weber

Speakers:Ìý

  • Luis Fiallos, Senior Manager, Legal Services, International Air Transport AssociationÌý

  • Jeff Morrison, President & CEO, National Airlines Council of CanadaÌý

  • Doug Mullen, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Airlines for AmericaÌý

  • Yaw Nyampong, Legal Officer, International Civil Aviation OrganizationÌý

  • Jacqueline Serrao, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, International Affairs and National Security Law Division, Federal Aviation AdministrationÌý

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15.45-16.45 Book Discussion with the Editors on The Montreal Convention: A CommentaryÌýÌý

Moderator: Professor Vincent CorreiaÌý

Speakers: Professors Laurent Chassot, Paul Dempsey and George LeloudasÌý

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16.45-17:00 Brief Closing Remarks

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17:00 -18:30 Farewell ReceptionÌý

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Prices

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USD*

CAD

General Attendee - Early Bird***

725,-

995,-

General Attendee – Regular

800,-

1095,-

IASL Alumni (ae) – Early Bird***

650,-

895,-

IASL Alumni (ae) – Regular

725,-

995,-

Academic/Government – Early Bird***

580,-

795,-

Academic/Government – Regular

650,-

895,-

Speaker – Early Bird***

580,-

795,-

Speaker – Regular

650,-

895,-

Student (with ID) – Early Bird **, ***

250,-

345,-

Student (with ID) – Regular **

350,-

445,-

Accompanying Guest -Dinner Only

90,-

145,-

*USD prices are for illustrative purposes only. All payments must be made in CAD$.

** Student fee does not include the Dinner Reception

*** Early Bird prices are available until 14th July 2024

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The IASL does not directly award the CLE credits, however, the conference programme may be accepted by each of the participant’s legal profession regulatory body. Each jurisdiction has its own requirements but many accept if another similar legal profession regulatory body has recognised the training. We anticipate our program can provide up to 11.25 hours of CLE under the rules of the Bar of Quebec (the seat of the conference). Members will be required to sign in and out each day and attendance certificates will be issued after the conference and. It is up to each member to register with their own governing body and verify whether the session qualifies under their rule for CLE credits.


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