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- Queen’s University (2023) JD
- Wilfrid Laurier University (2020) BBA (Distinction)
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Liza Leshchynska (she/her)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Liza summered and articled at Lenczner Slaght, where she gained experience across a wide range of matters including commercial litigation, professional liability, class actions and construction disputes.
Liza holds a Juris Doctor from Queen’s University. During law school, Liza participated extensively in the Queen’s Prison Law Clinic program, assisting inmates with disciplinary and parole matters. Liza also acted as a student clerk for the justices of the Kingston Superior Court of Justice, supporting a wide variety of criminal and civil matters. In her first year of law school, Liza was awarded course prizes in Tort and Property Law and the Dean’s Bronze Scholar Award for her academic achievement.
Liza previously studied Business Administration at Wilfrid Laurier University. During her time at Laurier, she was actively involved in the Kitchener-Waterloo startup community. Liza is passionate about travel and cross-cultural collaboration and has completed international exchanges to Israel, France and Australia.
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Abbasbayli v Fiera Foods Company et al
Trial counsel to the defendant companies and corporate directors in a wrongful dismissal action brought by a former employee. The employee’s action was dismissed. The defendants were successful at trial in establishing the employee has perpetrated wilful misconduct justifying termination for cause.
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Counsel to investor in arbitration regarding oppression and dissent claims.
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Aecon Mining Construction Services v K+S Potash Canada GP
Counsel to Aecon in complex litigation involving multiple parties and claims, in respect of the Legacy potash mine and production facility in Saskatchewan.
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Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association
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The Advocates' Society
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes 10 New Associates
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool with the addition of 10 exceptional associates.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Summer Student Class of 2022
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to attract top talent with the addition of 12 exceptional students.
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2024 Snapshot: Through the Lens of Lenczner Slaght
Lenczner Slaght launches our 2024 Snapshot, which highlights the most significant developments, decisions, and trends in litigation from the past year across 20 areas of expertise. Reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025 through the lens of our expert litigators.