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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 maintains a diverse litigation practice that includes a wide range of commercial litigation, professional liability, employment disputes, and class actions. Prior to being called to the Bar, Liza summered and articled at Lenczner Slaght.
Liza has represented clients before all levels of Court in Ontario and various administrative tribunals. Liza has also appeared before the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench.
Liza graduated from the Queen’s University Faculty of Law. During law school, Liza participated extensively in the Queen’s Prison Law Clinic program, assisting inmates with disciplinary and regulatory 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.
Prior to law school, Liza completed a Bachelor in Business Administration at Wilfrid Laurier University.
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Successful trial counsel to the defendant physician in a medical negligence trial involving allegations of informed consent and breach of contract. The court dismissed the plaintiff’s claims in their entirety. The defendant was successful in establishing that the plaintiff had provided informed consent, and no implied or express guarantee was provided by the defendant with respect to the outcome of the medical procedures.
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Counsel to a health professional in successfully resisting an appeal before the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board (HPARB).
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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 had perpetrated wilful misconduct justifying termination for cause.
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Aecon v K+S Potash Canada GP and K+S Legacy GP Inc (Third Party Claim)
Counsel to Aecon in a third party claim against Aecon relating to alleged design and construction deficiencies in the process plant for a $4 billion solution potash mine in Saskatchewan.
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Counsel to investor in arbitration regarding oppression and dissent claims.
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Counsel to a plastic surgeon in a trial of a certified class action relating to alleged privacy breaches.
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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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Derek Hooper, Liza Leshchynska, Christina Papageorgakopoulos, Gregory Pike, Madison MacKinnon, Rachel Rowlands, Cat Blair, and Kyle Magee served as judges at the Queen's Law Moot Society’s Cromwell Moot.
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University of Toronto Faculty of Law's Youth Summer Program
Derek Hooper and Liza Leshchynska were invited to share their expertise at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law's Youth Summer Program. Derek and Liza joined a litigation panel to offer insights on working in litigation and the journey to becoming a lawyer.
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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.