Events
SALA Annual Conference
The annual SALA Conference brings together Canada’s leading civil sexual abuse litigators, trauma-informed practitioners, and strategic advisors for a focused day of learning, discussion, and connection.
The 2026 conference is coming. Join us in Toronto and virtually on Friday, October 16, 2026, as we explore the future of civil sexual assault litigation and what it means for survivors and the lawyers who represent them.
Our 2025 Conference Keynote Speaker
Allison Forsythe, Founder, Generation Safe
Generation Safe Founder, Allison Forsyth is the leader in ground-breaking education and awareness in the Canadian Safe Sport landscape. Allison’s ‘real-talk’ educational approach has resonated with over 50 sport organizations and 5,000 people nationwide. Recently named ‘Top 25 Women of Influence in Canada in 2023’, Allison’s guiding principles have been instrumental in helping organizations turn their Safe Sport policies into practice. Allison previously co-founded ITP Sport, Canada’s only full-service Safe Sport programming and consulting agency. The 2-time Olympian and 8-time National Champion (alpine skiing) offers a unique and critical perspective, as a survivor of sexual abuse in the sport system. Recently haven taken a role with Canada Soccer as their Safe Sport Officer, Allison will serve to ensure a trauma-informed systemic implementation of Safe Sport practices and procedures from the National to grass roots level. Allison currently lives in Oakville, Ontario with her 3 active children – her inspiration for a future ‘Generation Safe’.
The 2026 SALA Conference
The Future of Civil Sexual Assault Litigation
October 16, 2026 · Toronto + Virtual
Registration opening May 1, 2026
Upcoming Event
The 2025 SALA Conference
Advancing Standards in Sexual Assault Litigation
September 19, 2025 · Toronto + Virtual
130+ attendees · Inaugural conference
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Why Attend a SALA Conference
Connect with Canada’s Leading Practitioners
Meet lawyers, trauma-informed clinicians, and strategic advisors who are shaping civil sexual abuse litigation from coast to coast.
Engage with What Matters
Attend Your Way
Join us in person in or participate virtually. Both options are designed to give you full access to the program and the community.
Be Part of Something Bigger
SALA exists to raise the standard of practice across Canada. Attending the conference is one of the most direct ways to be part of that mission.