October 15, 2025

Legal Panel Lunch and Learn & AGM

Verdicts off the Vine

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
11:00am – 2:30pm

Burlington Convention Centre 1120 Burloak Dr, Burlington, ON L7L 6P8

Networking 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Lunch – 12:00 pm– 12:30 pm

Annual General Meeting - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Legal Panel Presentation – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

AGM UNwind Reception - 2:30 - 3:30pm (Courtyard Marriott lobby bar next door)

Join us for Verdicts off the Vine — a dynamic legal panel where seasoned condominium lawyers unpack the latest case outcomes and verdicts issued by the Condominium Authority Tribunal of Ontario (CAT). Tailored specifically for condo board directors and property managers in the Golden Horseshoe, this session will provide key takeaways from recent rulings and discuss how these decisions are shaping governance, resident rights, records access, common element use, and more.

Whether you're navigating tricky disputes or aiming to strengthen your board’s decision-making, this session will help you stay ahead of legal trends and avoid costly missteps. Expect real cases, real implications, and real insights.

Following the presentation, join us next door at the Courtyard Marriott lobby bar for the AGM Unwind reception.

Course Earns
1.5 CPE Credit

Moderator

Ryan Griffiths

Condominium Lending Group

Ryan is the Managing Director at Condominium Lending Group. He works closely with condo boards and their communities to develop and implement the best financial solution for their needs and specializes in arranging innovative financing for major condominium repair projects. As a financial expert with over 20 years of experience in commercial lending, he enhances the knowledge of his clients by providing the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Ryan is an active member of the condominium community and currently serves as the Chair of the CCI Golden Horseshoe Professional & Business Partners Committee, as well as the Chair of the CCI National Finance & Risk Management Committee, the Vice President for CCI Huronia, and on various committees for CCI Toronto and CCI Grand River.

Panelists

Yeganeh Pejman, Hons. B.A., J.D.

Elia Associates

With nearly a decade of experience in civil and commercial litigation, Yeganeh has represented individuals, corporations, and institutions before all levels of Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal. She is known for her straightforward, results-driven approach—focusing on practical, cost-effective solutions that align with her clients’ goals. In addition to her legal practice, she has taught business law and dispute resolution at GTA colleges, sharing her expertise with future professionals.

Stephanie Sutherland

Cohen Highley LLP

Stephanie is a condominium lawyer with Cohen Highley LLP, working with condominium corporations, property managers, Boards, and unit owners. Stephanie sits on the CCI-GHC Board, as well as the CCI-GHC Conference and Professional & Business Partners Committees, the GRC Education Committee, and the CCI-N Resource Content Committee. She is a frequent speaker at CCI events and authors articles for condo publications. She obtained the (former) ACCI designation in 2015, and the LCCI designation in 2022.

Michelle Kelly

Partner, Robson Carpenter LLP

Michelle is a condominium lawyer at Robson Carpenter LLP in Ayr. She assists condominiums, managers, and owners throughout Ontario with a range of condominium issues. Michelle currently serves as a director for the Grand River Chapter of CCI and previously served as a director for the Golden Horseshoe and London chapters. She regularly contributes articles to condominium industry magazines and is frequently asked to speak about condominium legal issues at seminars organized by CCI. Michelle also writes about condominium legal issues on Robson Carpenter LLP’s condominium management blog: www.ontcondolaw.com.

Delegate Registration

Buy a Table of 8 Seats

Delegate Registration Fees

CCI Member Condo Directors	$60.00
CCI Member Property Managers	$60.00
CCI Professional Members	$85.00
Non-Member Directors/Property Managers	$80.00
Non-Member Professional/ Business Members	$95.00
Member Table of 8	$460.00