2025 GALA Advertising Law Conference (Toronto)

Hosted by the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, 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

GALA is an alliance of lawyers located throughout the world with expertise and experience in advertising, marketing and promotion law. With firms representing more than 90 countries, each member has the local expertise and experience in advertising, marketing and promotion law that will help your campaign achieve its objectives, and navigate the legal minefield successfully. GALA is a uniquely sensitive global resource whose members maintain frequent contact with each other to maximize effectiveness of their collaborate efforts for their shared clients. GALA provides the premier worldwide resource to advertisers and agencies seeking solutions to problems involving the complex legal issues affecting today’s marketplace. Learn more at galalaw.com.