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- University of Windsor (2012) JD
- Carleton University (2008) BA (Political Science)
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Mariam Moktar
Mariam maintains a varied civil litigation practice, focusing on professional liability and regulation, employment litigation, commercial litigation, administrative law and class actions. She has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario, the Federal Court as well as various administrative boards and tribunals.
During her articling year, Mariam worked closely on a high profile case concerning a senior politician at the Superior Court of Justice. She then clerked for various judges of the Superior Court of Justice in the Central West Region, and served judges of the Divisional Court where she gained a broad experience in civil, criminal, family and administrative law. Mariam went on to practice at another leading Canadian law firm, focusing on employment law, human rights and administrative law.
Mariam now represents a breadth of clients, from physicians and working professionals to corporations. She understands the importance of knowing clients and their unique legal needs, and she provides the practical advice needed to solve their problems.
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The Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario v Ontario
Counsel to the AJPO in a successful application for judicial review of the Ontario government's response to a judicial remuneration commission. An interim order was obtained that stayed the implementation of certain changes to the benefits of the Justices of the Peace of Ontario pending the hearing of the application.
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Counsel to the defendants in a class proceeding by unit holders of Partners REIT.
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association - Member-At-Large of the Finance Committee
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The Advocates' Society
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Canadian Association of Somali Lawyers - President
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Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
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National Bar Association
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Privacy and Social Media – Not Just a Numbers Game
In an age where individuals catalogue almost every aspect of their lives on some form of social media, the obligation to disclose all relevant documents in the context of civil litigation can seem both onerous and invasive. Courts have grappled with how disclosure obligations should be balanced with privacy rights.
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Active Employment Clause Not Enough: Common Law Right to Damages Must be Ousted
An “active employment” clause in a bonus plan is not sufficient to extinguish an employee’s right to damages for lost bonuses in a wrongful dismissal action. This principle was affirmed by the Ontario Court of Appeal in the recent decision of Paquette v TeraGo Networks Inc.
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Mariam Moktar is a Precedent Setter
We are proud to announce that one of our advocates, Mariam Moktar, has been recognized with the 2018 Precedent Setter Award.
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Local Lawyers cited as 'Best Advocates' by NBA
Mariam Moktar's induction into the National Bar Association's Nation's 40 Best Advocates Under 40 class was the cover story on Share News.
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Mariam Moktar named one of Nation’s 40 Best Advocates Under 40
The National Bar Association (NBA) will honour Mariam Moktar with the “Nation's Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40” award at NBA’s 92nd Annual Convention in Toronto on August 2, 2017.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference: The Power of All of Us
Mariam Moktar will facilitate a workshop on actions that strengthen EDI, and likely improve personal, organizational and societal success at the Law Practice Program's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference on October 9, 2018.
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Mariam Moktar co-authored the article At the end of your next job interview, ask (at least) one of these 10 questions about the firm’s commitment to diversity that appeared in PrecedentJD. The article discusses the importance of law students raising the subject of diversity and inclusion at their upcoming on-campus interviews.
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Using Social Media Evidence in Civil and Administrative Proceedings
Mariam Moktar presented at the Law Society of Ontario's Social Media and Litigation program. She shared her expertise on how to use social media evidence in civil and administrative proceedings.
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Keeping Up with the Times: How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of Digital Litigation
Mariam Moktar was a faculty member at the 2018 Ontario Bar Association’s Institute. She presented on the panel "Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Evidence Obtained on Social Media".
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Mariam Moktar spoke to seventh and eigth grade students at Portage Trail Community School as a guest speaker for Somali Heritage Month.
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Windsor's LEAF Persons Day Event
Mariam Moktar was a speaker at Windsor Law's Annual LEAF Persons Day discussion panel.
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Nation's Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40 (2017)
National Bar Association
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Precedent Setter Award (2018)