LENCZNER SLAGHT - Key Persons


Aaron I. Grossman

Job Titles:
  • Construction Counsel
Why the Construction Act's transition provisions are still important 3 years later Aaron I. Grossman and Brianne Westland authored the article Why the Construction Act's transition provisions are still important 3 years later, which was published by On-Site Magazine. Aaron I. Grossman & Brianne Westland | June 24, 2021

Afshan Ali

Job Titles:
  • Senior Counsel at CIBC Legal Department

Alexa Jarvis

Job Titles:
  • Associate

Alexis Vaughan


Amanda Potter

Expertise Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation Bar Admissions: New York (2018) Education: Cornell Law School (2016) JD (Dean's Scholarship) McGill University (2013) BA (Joint Honours - History and Political Science, Minor in World Cinemas) (with Distinction)

Amanda Smallwood

Job Titles:
  • Counsel

Amber Blair

Job Titles:
  • Co - Authored the Article "Kinetic Pathway for Interfacial Electron Transfer from a Semiconductor to a Molecule" Which Was Published in Nature Chemistry
Amber Blair co-authored the article "Kinetics teach that electronic coupling lowers the free-energy change that accompanies electron transfer" which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Amber Blair co-authored the article "Crystal structure of 2-azido-1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)-1,3,2-diazaphospholidine" which was published in Acta Crystallographica Section E. Amber Blair co-authored the article "Kinetic pathway for interfacial electron transfer from a semiconductor to a molecule" which was published in Nature Chemistry.

Amy Goudge


Andrea Wheeler

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Andrea Wheeler shared her expertise at the CMPA's educational series titled "Prepped for Practice: Medical-legal Essentials for Residents". Andrea provided her expert insights on the Q&A portion of the following sessions: Andrea Wheeler spoke at the Canadian Ophthalmological Society's webinar titled "So You Got a Complaint - Now What?!". Andrea presented on the do's and don'ts related to complaints, the experience of receiving a complaint and strategies to minimize your risk going forward.

Andrew Locatelli


Andrew Moeser

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Co - Authored the Article "a Trust Approach for Sharing Research Reagents", Which Was Published in Science Translational Medicine
Andrew Moeser will be sharing his expertise on patent enforcement at the joint Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and McGill University Summer IP Course. Andrew will lead a discussion on Patent Enforement: Infringement, as well as participate on a Mock Trial focused on Expert Reports and Cross-Examination of a Witness. Andrew Moeser was invited to present at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada's Patent and Trademark Case Law Review Series. Andrew will discuss leading court decisions on core trademark issues, related to "Section 45". IPIC2023 Conference Andrew Moeser was at the IPIC2023 Conference in Winnipeg. Andrew led a panel discussion on "Natural Selection and the Origin of the Species Patent: Are Selection Patents Evolving or Dying Out?". Andrew Moeser | October 13, 2023 Andrew Moeser authored the Lexpert article "IP Culture Shift: The Rise of Summary Disposition". In this article, Andrew comments on the shift towards summary disposition in Canadian IP litigation. The value of a fully integrated IP strategy: strategies to integrate and exploit intellectual property for idea-based enterprises Commissioned by the Federal Government (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada), Andrew Moeser prepared a report on strategies to integrate and exploit intellectual property for idea-based enterprises. Andrew Moeser | January 1, 2018 Andrew Moeser co-authored the article "A trust approach for sharing research reagents", which was published in Science Translational Medicine: Volume 9, Issue 392. Andrew Moeser co-authored the article Canada: Modernisation and Flux, which was published in IAM Magazine - IP Value: 2013. The article provided a review of Canada's IP regime, with discussions of the 2012 Copyright legislative reform and Supreme Court decisions, nontraditional Trademarks updates, Canada's unique sound prediction disclosure requirement, and the role of IP in Canada's trade talks.

Andrew Parley


Andrew Porter

Job Titles:
  • Counsel
  • Partner
Counsel to successful respondent in a dispute concerning the form of order arising from the appeal, successfully resisting additional terms regarding significant issues not argued on appeal. Trial counsel to the plaintiff load broker in a breach of contract action against the defendant carrier. Successful at trial. Andrew Porter shared his expertise at The Advocates' Society's program on Long-Term Care Homes, COVID-19 & Personal Injury Litigation. Andrew presented on a panel discussion on personal injury claims and related liability issues emerging in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Angela Hou

Job Titles:
  • Co - Editor in Chief of the Journal of Law & Equality, Vol. 16 No. 1 ( 2020 )

Aoife Quinn

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Co - Wrote the Paper "Presumption of Resulting Trust and Beneficiary Designations
  • Counsel in a Summary Judgment Motion Involving Statutory Interpretation of the Public Lands Act. ( Prior to Joining Lenczner Slaght )
  • Counsel to the Intervener Opposing a Mandatory Interlocutory Injunction. ( Prior to Joining Lenczner Slaght )
Counsel to the intervener opposing a mandatory interlocutory injunction. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght) Counsel in a summary judgment motion involving statutory interpretation of the Public Lands Act. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)

Arash Nayerahmadi


Aviva Insurance

Job Titles:
  • Counsel
Counsel at trial and appeal for Lombard General Insurance Company of Canada regarding the claims of equitable restitution and contribution for losses arising from a fire in a Toronto apartment building.

Blerta Gjoci


Bonnie Greenaway


Borden Ladner Gervais

Job Titles:
  • Professional Excellence Award ( 2010 )

Brendan F. Morrison

Job Titles:
  • Partner
Brendan Morrison was recognized as a leader, change agent, and rising star at last night's award ceremony at the Liberty Grand in Toronto. Brendan Morrison and Margaret Robbins were invited to share their expertise at the OBA's 11th Annual Professionalism Issues for Business Lawyers. Co-chaired by Margaret, the program also featured Brendan as he discussed, Modern Contract Formation and the Risks of Casual Communications. Brendan F. Morrison was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's Commercial List Advocacy program. Brendan presented on the panel "Hot Topics in Commercial List Advocacy". Civil Litigation Careers Panel The Osgoode Society for Civil Litigation in joint with the University of Toronto Litigation Society invited Brendan Morrison to speak on their Civil Litigation Careers panel. Brendan F. Morrison | March 8, 2023 Brendan F. Morrison presented at the Thunder Bay Law Association's Fall Advocacy Program. Brendan shared his experiences as an advocate in the world of virtual litigation. Brendan Morrison presented at the Defamation Law 2019: Current Issues + Emerging Trends Conference on the panel "Anti-SLAPP: Where We Are At and Where We Are Headed". The panel examined key lessons from the Court of Appeal on interpreting and applying anti-SLAPP legislation and other practical considerations and strategies for anti-SLAPP motions. Brendan F. Morrison was a panelist at the Geopolitics of Mining Conference discussing responsible and sustainable business practices on March 10, 2016 at...

Brian Kolenda

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Christopher Yung Co - Authored the Article "Shutting off the Tap
Brian Kolenda was recognized as a 2022 Lexpert Rising Star at last night's award ceremony at the Liberty Grand in Toronto. Brian Kolenda | November 23, 2022 Brian Kolenda was recognized by his alma mater as a rising star among Canadian trial lawyers. Brian Kolenda was invited to share his expertise at Osgoode PD's "National Annual Symposium on Canadian Contract Law". Brian discussed Recent Developments on Good Faith in Contracts. Brian Kolenda shared his expertise at the Law Society of Ontario's annual program, "The Twelve-Minute Civil Litigator". Brian presented on Injunctive Relief in the Age of Cryptocurrency. Brian Kolenda co-hosted The Advocates' Society's program titled An Evening with the Commercial Bench. The program included a judicial panel discussion on recent developments in commercial matters including practical advice. Brian Kolenda co-chaired The Advocates' Society program titled "The Litigator's Guide To the Business of Law". The program helped guide mid-career litigators who are new to department leadership or are looking to enter into this role. Monique Jilesen also attended and shared her expertise as a panelist. Brian Kolenda presented at the 8th Annual Securities Symposium. Discussions included emerging issues in the securities industry such as Class Actions, Cryptocurrencies, Corruption, and Cannabis. Brian Kolenda was a program chair for The Advocates' Society's panel discussion on how to manage the media in high profile cases, how to take a...

Brianne Westland


Caroline Gelber

Job Titles:
  • Legal Support Services

Caroline H. Humphrey

Job Titles:
  • Expert
Caroline H. Humphrey was invited to share her expert insights on effective practice and advocacy on the Commercial List for litigators called less than 10 years.

Chandler Lauzon

Job Titles:
  • Business Development and Marketing
Canada's leading litigation firm is delighted to welcome Chandler Lauzon as Senior Director of Business Development & Marketing.

Charles Boocock


Christina Mglosiek

Expertise Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation Construction and Infrastructure Product Liability Securities Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2021) Education: Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University (2020) JD Dalhousie University / University of King's College (2017) BA (Major in Economics, Minor in Contemporary Philosophy)

Christopher Yung


Claudia Bessant

Job Titles:
  • Finance

Colin Johnston

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • Co - Chaired an OBA Health Law Program on How Health Regulators and Employers Manage Mental Health Issues
Colin Johnston was invited to share his expertise at OsgoodePD's certificate program on Professional Regulation and Discipline in the Ontario Health Care Sector. Colin presented on Module 4: The Discipline Hearing. Colin Johnston will present at the OBA's 21st Annual Current Issues in Employment Law, an essential program for staying up to date on the latest developments in employment law. Colin will share his expertise on the panel Best Practices for Conducting Workplace Investigations. Colin Johnston co-chaired an OBA Health Law program on how health regulators and employers manage mental health issues. Colin Johnston led a CBA Health Law Section program on how the law of MAiD has developed, what has changed with Bill C-7, and what's potentially coming next. Colin Johnston co-chaired an OBA Health Law program on physician investigations, in particular, a physician's procedural rights at the investigatory stage, what physicians are entitled to, and what is required of them both in the workplace and with the College. Colin Johnston shared his expertise at the Ontario Bar Association's Institute on the program Key Constitutional and Human Rights in Health Law & Practice. Colin discussed the Charter and the current laws surrounding medical assistance in dying. Colin Johnston was a faculty member at the 2018 Ontario Bar Association's Institute. He has considerable experience in Professional Liability & Regulation and moderated the "Opioid Panel: Assessing Risks for Patients and Prescribing Physicians."

Corey McClary

Job Titles:
  • Co - Authored the Article Anion Receptors Composed of Hydrogen - and Halogen - Bond Donor Groups
  • Co - Authored the Article Applications of Organoboron Compounds in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Glycobiology
Canada's leading litigation firm continues to grow its expert Intellectual Property Group with the addition of another exceptional lawyer, Corey McClary. Corey McClary co-authored the article Organoboron-Promoted Regioselective Glycosylations in the Synthesis of a Saponin-Derived Pentasaccharide from Spergularia ramosa, published in The Journal of Organic Chemistry. Corey McClary co-authored the article Ligand Directed Self-Assembly vs. Metal Ion Coordination Algorithm - When Does the Ligand or the Metal Take Control?, published in Dalton Transactions.

Cynthia L. Tape

Job Titles:
  • Counsel
  • Co - Authored the Canadian Fourth Edition of Modern Trial Advocacy
Cynthia L. Tape co-authored the Canadian Fourth Edition of Modern Trial Advocacy: Analysis and Practice. The publication provides not only Canadian case law and statutes, but also valuable insight into the specific elements of Canadian litigation practice.

Dan Malone


Daniela Vasilko

Expertise Practice Areas: Arbitration Class Actions Commercial Litigation Injunctions Professional Liability and Regulation Public Law Securities Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2002) Education: Dalhousie University (2001) LLB McGill University (1998) BA (Distinction - History)

David Salter

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Co - Authored the Article the Length of Civil Trials and Time to Judgment in Canada
  • Co - Authored With Kevin LaRoche and M. Laurentius Marais the Length of Civil Trials and Time to Judgment in Canada
The Law Times interviewed David Salter on the high-profile defamation lawsuits underway in the U.S., in which two election-technology companies are suing figures associated with former president Donald Trump's post-election voter fraud claims. In this article, David highlights the differences between Canadian and American defamation law. David Salter co-authored the article The Length of Civil Trials and Time to Judgment in Canada: A Case for Time-limited Trials, which was published in The Canadian Bar Review. This article explores both quantitative and normative factors informing the debate over time-limited trials, concluding that Canadian civil justice systems are well-placed to begin implementing discretionary, judge-ordered time-limited trials. David Salter presented a guest lecture at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law's First Year Torts class on the impact of American tort law on the development of Canadian tort law. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght) David Salter co-authored What Asian Manufacturers Should Know About U.S. Markets, an article discussing legal and reputational risks associated with operations in U.S. markets, for Hong Kong Lawyer, the journal of the Law Society of Hong Kong. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght) David Salter co-authored with Kevin LaRoche and M. Laurentius Marais The Length of Civil Trials and Time to Judgment in Canada: A Case for Time-Limited Trials, an original study regarding the length and duration of Canadian civil trials. The authors argue that Canadian courts can improve access to justice by implementing time-limited trials on a discretionary basis. The article has been accepted for publication in the Canadian Bar Review. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)

Delna Contractor


Dena N. Varah

Job Titles:
  • Partner
  • EDI Chair
Counsel in a medical negligence trial successfully defending a physician against the allegation that he negligently prescribed Viagra to his patient. Dena N. Varah was co-chair of the OBA's 10th Annual Professionalism Issues for Business Lawyers, where expert panelists delved into emerging trends, key cases and developments on important ethical and practice management issues, and the resulting impacts to practice. Dena Varah's article Corporate Oppression: Everything Employees Need to Know to Hold Directors to Account was published by Lexpert. In this article, Dena explores the use of oppression remedy by employees against directors. Dena N. Varah presented at the OBA's 8th Annual Professionalism Issues for Business Lawyers program. Dena shared her expertise on the panel "From Shareholder Primacy to Stakeholder Governance? Implications for Directors' Duties and the Oppression Remedy".

Dennis Tang

Job Titles:
  • Senior Manager of Pricing and Business Intelligence
is the Senior Manager of Pricing and Business Intelligence at Lenczner Slaght.

Derek Knoke

Derek Knoke was invited to share his expertise at the OBA's call in series titled Keeping up with Health Law. Derek discussed the recent decision in Zimmerman v McNaull.

Devon R. Kapoor

Job Titles:
  • Counsel to a U.S. Bank in a Securities Class Action Alleging Misrepresentations in Proxy Statements. ( Prior to Joining Lenczner Slaght )
  • Public Law Litigation
Counsel to a New York county government defending against claims for alleged violations of open meetings and freedom of information laws. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght) Counsel to a U.S. bank in a securities class action alleging misrepresentations in proxy statements. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)

Doug Chalke

Canada's leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool, knowledge, and experience with the addition of Lawyer License Processing Candidate, Doug Chalke.

Drew Black


Eli S. Lederman - Chief Legal Officer

Job Titles:
  • Chief Legal Officer
  • Counsel to Best Theratronics on an Interlocutory Injunction Motion Relating to a Commercial Contract Dispute
  • Program Chair at the Osgoode Professional Development Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop, Advanced Skills Series.
Eli Lederman is quoted in The Hamilton Spectator article "Almost 40 City Witnesses for Inquiry Into Slippery Red Hill So Far". He comments on the cost, witnesses, and documents of the public inquiry into Hamilton's Red Hill Valley Parkway. Eli S. Lederman is quoted in the 2017 Lexpert/ROB Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers article Words and Intentions where he provides his expert opinion on recent and notable court decisions regarding contractual interpretation - particularly the 2014 SCC ruling in Bhasin v. Hrynew. Eli S. Lederman is quoted in Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Legal Feeds Blog piece Judge sides with former Leafs player in contract dispute over nude photo on November 18, 2016. Eli Lederman was quoted in the May, 2015 issue of Lexpert Magazine in relation to his involvement and his insight into the decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew et al. Eli Lederman is recognized as a leading lawyer under 40. Eli Lederman was quoted in the Canadian Lawyer, Legal Feeds Blog on November 13, 2014 in relation to his involvement in Bhasin v. Hrynew et al. Eli S. Lederman led an all day seminar on contractual rights, employee consideration and caselaw review on June 9, 2016. Marguerite Ethier also at the... Eli Lederman was joined by Elisabeth Presion, Chief Legal Officer for Allen-Vanguard Corporation, and Agnes Di Leonardi, General Counsel for Mazda... Eli Lederman provided his insight in an Osgoode Professional Development webinar on the legal implications of Bhasin v. Hrynew et al.

Elizabeth Vidinha

Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Class Actions Commercial Litigation Defamation and Media Employment Injunctions Product Liability Professional Liability and Regulation Public Law Securities Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2012) Education: University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2011) JD London School of Economics (2008) MSc (Distinction - Philosophy and Public Policy) University of King's College (2006) BA (Honours - Political Science and Spanish)

Emilie Sinclair

Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Arbitration Class Actions Commercial Litigation Employment Employment Public Law Securities Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2020) New York (2022) Education: Osgoode Hall Law School (2019) JD/MBA McGill University (2014) BA (Joint Honours) (English & Philosophy) Expertise Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Injunctions Appeals Commercial Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2019) Education: University of Toronto (2018) JD Humber College (2012) Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research (Honours) University of Toronto (2010) HBSc (Human Behavioural Biology and Psychology with Distinction)

Esther Saint Clair

Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Arbitration Commercial Litigation Employment Insolvency and Restructuring Investigations Public Law Securities Litigation Bar Admissions: New York (2017) Ontario (2020) Education: University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2016) JD (Honours) Queen's University (2008) BA (Honours) (History & Politics) (with Distinction) Osgoode Hall Law School (2023) OsgoodePD Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations

Evan Linn


Fred Eisenberger

Job Titles:
  • Hamilton Mayor
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says community needs to be patient with judicial inquiry process

Gordon Cressy

Job Titles:
  • Student Leadership Award ( 2011 )

Ian Binnie


Ian MacLeod


Isabelle Naraine

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources

Jaan Lilles


Jana Waldman

Expertise Practice Areas: Class Actions Commercial Litigation Construction and Infrastructure Professional Liability and Regulation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2019) Education: Osgoode Hall Law School (2018) JD (Honours) Western University (2015) (Honours - Political Science and Criminology)

Janet Larocque

Expertise Practice Areas: Class Actions Competition and Antitrust Commercial Litigation Professional Liability and Regulation Public Law Bar Admissions: Ontario (2017) Education: Université de Moncton (2016) JD Université de Montréal (2013) BSc

Jessica Gonzalez


Jessica Kras


Jessica Starck


Jim Lepore


Jonathan Chen


Jonathan McDaniel


Jonathan Mertz


Jordan Kong

Job Titles:
  • Legal Project Management

Jordana Sanft


Kate Costin


Katelyn Leonard


Katie Irwin

Job Titles:
  • Discovery

Katrina Dods


Keely Kinley


Kim Ly

Expertise Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Bar Admissions: Ontario (2017) Education: Osgoode Hall Law School (2016) JD University of Toronto (2013) PhD (Chemistry) Memorial University of Newfoundland (2008) BSc (Chemistry) Expertise Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Commercial Litigation Public Law Appeals Injunctions Bar Admissions: Ontario (2010) Education: University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2009) JD McGill University (2005) MSc (Biology) McGill University (2001) BSc (Biology)

Kimberley Villaluz

Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Arbitration Commercial Litigation Construction and Infrastructure Employment Insurance Professional Liability and Regulation Public Law Bar Admissions: Ontario (2014) Education: Queen's University (2013) JD University of Toronto (2010) MA (Psychology) University of Toronto (2007) BSc (Honours - Biology & Psychology)

Kuber Mortgage

Job Titles:
  • Counsel to the Respondent in Ontario Securities Commission

Kyle Magee

Job Titles:
  • Student Programs and Professional Development

Lauren Mills Taylor


Lauren Sigal

Job Titles:
  • Legal Talent

Lynne McArdle

Bluemoon Capital Ltd v Ceridian HCM Holding Inc et al Counsel to applicant in Norwich application seeking information relating to the acquisition of Lifeworks. Lynne McArdle, Eli S. Lederman, Brian Kolenda & David Salter | June 13, 2023 Hexo Operations Inc v Peter Hwang et al Counsel to defendant director in successful summary judgment motion dismissing claim for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of the duty of good faith in relation to a supply agreement. Lynne McArdle & Eli S. Lederman | January 1, 2023 Confidential Matter Counsel to landlord in arbitration regarding option to purchase commercial property. Lynne McArdle, Eli S. Lederman & Madison Robins | January 1, 2023 Various DCR Strategies Inc Matters Counsel to the Plaintiff DCR Strategies Inc. in a number of matters, seeking damages and injunctive relief relating to disclosure and use of confidential information. Eli S. Lederman, Andrew Parley, Jonathan D. Langley & Sahar Talebi | January 1, 2023 Gopal Bhatnagar et al v Cresco Labs Inc Counsel to applicants in a proceeding claiming breach of the duty of good faith in relation to earn-out provisions in a share purchase agreement. Lynne McArdle, Eli S. Lederman & Samantha Hale | March 1, 2022 City of Hamilton Judicial Inquiry Counsel to the City of Hamilton in a Judicial Inquiry into the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Eli S. Lederman, Sarah Millar, Jonathan Chen, Delna Contractor, Samantha Hale, Sahar Talebi, Nikolas De Stefano, Blerta Gjoci & Christina Shiels-Singh | January 1, 2022 Libfeld v Libfeld Counsel to the successful partner of a multi-billion dollar residential and commercial real estate developer and builder in obtaining successful order winding up and selling the partnership. Peter Griffin, Eli S. Lederman, Christina Shiels-Singh & Paulina Goncalves | July 1, 2021 MediPharm Labs Inc v Hexo Operations Inc Counsel for the former director of a cannabis company, defending against allegations of bad faith and breach of fiduciary duty by the purchasers of the company in relation to a $35 million supply agreement entered into during his directorship. Eli S. Lederman, Julia Flood & Samantha Hale | April 26, 2021 Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 590 v Registered Orders Counsel to the Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 590 in an application addressing responsibility for repair and maintenance of fireplace systems in a downtown Toronto high-rise condominium building. Succeeded in application to have the condominium's declaration amended to designate the chimney flues as exclusive use common elements. Eli S. Lederman & Kelly Hayden | July 25, 2019 Sexton v Smith Counsel to a dermatologist and medical clinic alleged to have engaged in negligence, breach of the Occupiers' Liability Act, breach of contract and misrepresentation in relation to cosmetic treatments. Successful in having all allegations dismissed. Eli S. Lederman & Chris Kinnear Hunter | January 1, 2019

Lynsey Clement

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources

Madison Robins


Mahgol Taghivand


Margaret Robbins

Canada's leading litigation firm is proud to strengthen its partnership with the addition of Aoife Quinn and Margaret Robbins.

Mari Galloway


Mark Andrews-Lee


Mark Veneziano


Martin Brandsma


Matthew Sammon

Job Titles:
  • Co - Chaired the OsgoodePD Program Managing Employment Law Issues in the Digital Age on April 20, 2015, in Which Jaan Lilles.
Practical Tools to Reduce your Organization's Risk with Social Media Use Matthew Sammon, Jaan Lilles and Dena Varah conducted a webinar as part of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association/Canadian Bar Association's Webinar Series on October 17, 2014 from 12:00pm to 1:30 pm. Matthew Sammon, Dena N. Varah & Jaan Lilles | October 17, 2014

Meghan Bridges


Melissa Lee

Expertise Bar Admissions: Ontario (2023) Education: University of Ottawa Faculty of Law - Common Law (2022) JD University of King's College (2014) Bachelor of Journalism (Honours)

Militza Boljevic


Monica Wasik

Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Arbitration Class Actions Commercial Litigation Construction and Infrastructure Professional Liability and Regulation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2020) Education: Osgoode Hall Law School (2019) JD University of Ottawa (2015) B.Soc.Sc (Political Science and History)

Monique Jilesen

Job Titles:
  • Brian Kolenda & Delna Contractor March 31, 2019

Nancy McDowell

Expertise Practice Areas: Class Actions Commercial Litigation Construction and Infrastructure Professional Liability and Regulation Securities Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2021) Education: Dalhousie University (2020) JD University of King's College (2017) BA (Honours - Philosophy and Sociology)

Nikolas De Stefano


Nina Bombier

Counsel for the physician in an application for judicial review of the powers of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario to observe physicians performing medical functions and to compel an interview.

Patricia Tomasi

Expertise Practice Areas: Professional Liability and Regulation Public Law Bar Admissions: Ontario (2003) Education: University College London (2016) LLM (Distinction) Dalhousie University (2002) LLB Dalhousie University (1999) MA (Philosophy) Trent University (1997) BA (Philosophy) (Honours) Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Arbitration Class Actions Commercial Litigation Competition and Antitrust Product Liability Professional Liability and Regulation Public Law Securities Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2019) Education: University of Western Ontario (2018) JD (Distinction) Carleton University (2014) BA

Paul-Erik Veel


Peter Griffin

Counsel to two defendants in a class action brought on behalf of taxpayers who participated in a charitable donation program.

Pierre Lebel

Pierre Lebel didn't like that Miranda Dyck was following his daughter on Twitter. Mr. Lebel sent an email to Andre Picotte (and several others). Mr. Lebel asked Mr. Picotte to email Ms. Dyck asking that she un-follow Mr. Lebel's daughter.

Punita Aggarwal

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources

Rebecca Jones


Risa M. Kirshblum


Robin Nyamekye


Rozana Kishore

Expertise Bar Admissions: Ontario (2022) Education: University of Ottawa (2021) JD New York University (2014) MA (Visual Arts Administration) Queen's University (2011) BA Honours (English and Art History)

Ruxandra Anton

Job Titles:
  • Legal Project Management

Sahar Talebi


Sam Hargreaves


Sam Johansen


Samantha Hale


Sana Halwani


Sarah Bittman


Sarah Gupta


Sarah Millar


Scott Azzopardi


Scott Rollwagen


Sean Lewis


Serena Fassbender

Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Intellectual Property Commercial Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (1997) New York (1997) Education: Queen's University (1994) LLB Queen's University (1992) Ph.D. (Pathology) Queen's University (1985) BSc (Honours - Life Sciences) Expertise Practice Areas: Intellectual Property Commercial Litigation Injunctions Appeals Bar Admissions: 2022 (Ontario) 2021 (Alberta) Education: University of Calgary (2020) JD University of British Columbia (2015) MSc (Chemistry) Saint Mary's University (2012) BSc (Chemistry)

Stephanie Zardo

Expertise Practice Areas: Arbitration Commercial Litigation Construction and Infrastructure Injunctions Bar Admissions: Ontario (2013) Education: Osgoode Hall Law School (2012) JD University of Western Ontario (2007) BSc (Civil and Environmental Engineering)

Suzan Vres

Expertise Practice Areas: Professional Liability and Regulation Public Law Bar Admissions: Ontario (2011) Education: Acadia University (2007) BA (Honours in Psychology and English) Osgoode Hall Law School (2010) JD Osgoode Certificate in Health Law, Osgoode Professional Development Centre (2014)

Tanya Ross

Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Class Actions Commercial Litigation Defamation and Media Insolvency and Restructuring Public Law Securities Litigation Trusts and Estates Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2018) Education: Osgoode Hall Law School (2017) JD University of St. Michael's College, Toronto (2014) PhD Lee University, Tennessee (2002) BA Expertise Practice Areas: Appeals Arbitration Class Actions Commercial Litigation Defamation and Media Injunctions Insolvency and Restructuring Product Liability Professional Liability and Regulation Public Law Securities Litigation Bar Admissions: Ontario (2011) Education: Queen's University (2010) JD (Dean's Honours List) Queen's International Study Centre (UK) (2008) Certificate in Public International Law (Dean's Honours List) University of Toronto (2007) BA (Honours - International Relations and Economics)

Tom Curry

Counsel to the defendant in multi-week jury trial including a motion to exclude the evidence of a proposed expert witness. This case raised complicated issues of causation involving an extremely rare metabolic condition.

Tracie Crook

Job Titles:
  • Operations

William C. McDowell

Counsel to plaintiff University in a successful trial of an action arising from fraud by senior university executives in connection with construction and maintenance work.

Zachary Rosen