Parkinson’s, Law, and Leadership: Navigating Capacity, Credibility, and Care

Across Canada, more than 100,000 people live with Parkinson’s disease, including many who continue to practice law, lead organizations, and serve on boards. Parkinson’s — the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world — brings into focus some of the most pressing questions facing modern professionals: How do we assess capacity and credibility fairly? What does inclusion look like when ability changes over time? And how do we balance ethics, privacy, and leadership when health becomes part of professional life? 

We are bringing together leaders in law, medicine, workplace inclusion, and governance to examine these questions through a single, unifying lens: Parkinson’s as a real-world case study in professional judgment. As a participant, you will gain deeper understanding of both the condition and the broader principles it illuminates — fairness, communication, and human dignity in practice. 

Elevate your understanding of how to: 

• Identify and respond effectively to Parkinson’s-related challenges affecting capacity, communication, and workplace participation. 

• Navigate complex ethical and legal situations where health intersects with professional duties. 

• Advise and lead with clarity, empathy, and accountability in client, employee, or governance relationships. 

• Strengthen institutional trust by modeling informed, compassionate professionalism. 

This is the first Canadian program to integrate neurological insight with legal, workplace, and governance realities — preparing professionals to meet the future of ethical leadership with both knowledge and conscience.