Heron Law Offices is pleased to share that our Principal Lawyer, Will Tao, will be speaking at the 2026 CILA Conference, as part of the Advocacy Stream panel Inadmissibility Masterclass: Security Issues, Human Rights Violations, and Misrepresentations.
This panel will examine the increase in inadmissibility issues and evolving case law on topics such as security grounds under section 34, human or international rights violations under section 35, and misrepresentation allegations under section 40.
The panel will explore how practitioners can anticipate and respond to inadmissibility concerns, recent developments in Federal Court jurisprudence, and emerging trends in IRCC security investigations, including the growing use of automation and artificial intelligence. The discussion will focus on practical strategies for advocacy before IRCC, the Immigration Division, and the Federal Court.
Will Tao joins a distinguished panel:
- Adrienne Smith, Co-Chair (Moderator)
- The Honourable Justice Andrew J. Brouwer, Federal Court
- Chris Ezrin, Department of Justice Co-Chair
- Wesley Wark, Guest Speaker
Will brings a distinctive perspective to this conversation. Alongside his practice, his research examines how algorithmic decision-making tools in immigration should be designed to ensure fairness, a question that sits at the heart of how security screening is evolving. His work at Heron Law is grounded in a commitment to helping clients navigate complex and high-stakes immigration matters with clarity and care.