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- Osgoode Hall Law School (2025) JD
- McGill University (2022) BA (First Class Honours - History & Political Science)
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Dalton Liggett (he/him)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Dalton summered and articled at the firm, which has enabled him to develop a broad litigation practice that spans a variety of civil and commercial matters. He has a particular focus on arbitrations, employment, public law, and professional regulation and liability issues.
Dalton completed his law degree at Osgoode Hall Law School. While attending law school, Dalton served as a caseworker at Parkdale Community Legal Services, where he focused on workers’ rights and employment law. Throughout his placement, he advocated on behalf of clients in matters before the Small Claims Court and the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Dalton has received recognition for his academic achievements, having completed law school with an overall average in the top 3% of his graduating class. He is a recipient of the law school’s Dean’s Golden Key award and obtained course prizes in administrative law, employment law, and civil procedure.
Prior to law school, Dalton worked for many years at an education company where he taught debate and public speaking skills to students from across North America. He is passionate about youth mentorship and volunteers with LGBTQ+ organizations in Toronto.
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Counsel to AtkinsRéalis in dispute with Pomerleau Inc related to work on the Trillium Line Extension Ottawa Stage 2 LRT Project.
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Ontario Bar Association
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The Advocates' Society
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Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers
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When a healthcare professional is faced with revocation of their hospital privileges, the consequences can be significant. Many specialties depend upon systems, infrastructure, and support that can be found only within a hospital environment. A professional’s loss of their privileges may therefore effectively prevent them from sustaining their practice. Legal proceedings, including applications for judicial review, can often ensue.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Eight New Associates
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its expertise with the addition of eight exceptional associates.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Summer Student Class of 2024
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top talent with the addition of 11 exceptional summer students.
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Alexander Mackenzie Scholarship (2019)
Department of Political Science, McGill University
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Carswell Prize in Administrative Law (2025)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
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Dean's Golden Key Award (2025)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
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Honourable Warren K. Winkler Award for Labour Law (2024)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
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Madelene Hodgson Prize in Historical Research (2021)
Department of History, McGill University
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Ronald J. Rolls '58 Q.C. Prize in Civil Procedure (2023)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
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Stewart Saxe Memorial Prize for Labour and Employment Law (2024)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
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William Howland Award of Excellence Entrance Scholarship (2022)
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University

