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Monika* is passionate about health law and advocates for health professionals across a broad range of settings. She believes that unique legal challenges require unique solutions. As an advocate, she expertly identifies and addresses§ key issues swiftly and with precision. Monika understands that the legal system can be overwhelming to clients and works diligently to assuage client concerns by delivering tailored and effective advice. .

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Monika K. Steger (she/her)

is junior counsel at Lenczner Slaght.

Monika’s practice focuses on representing health care professionals. She assists regulated health professionals in areas of health law including medical negligence, privacy issues, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario proceedings, hospital privileges matters, and other administrative and regulatory health issues.

Prior to joining the firm, Monika summered at the Canadian Centre for Elder Law and then articled and practiced at a leading litigation boutique in Toronto, where she gained experience in health law and insurance defence.

Monika completed her JD at Lakehead University, where she was deeply involved in the community. She volunteered with the Lakehead Chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada and worked as a case worker at the Lakehead University Community Legal Services Clinic. She graduated with First Class Standing and received numerous course prizes including top standing in Property Law, Evidence Law, and Family Law.

Prior to attending law school, Monika completed her undergraduate degree in Life Sciences at Queen’s University with an English minor and undergraduate law certificate.

  • The Advocates’ Society

  • Ontario Bar Association

  • Canadian Bar Association

  • Arjun P Aggarwal Family Award for Academic Excellence and Exemplary and Considerate Behaviour (2021/2022)

    Lakehead University

  • Blakes Scholar Award for Academic Excellence & Community Involvement (2020/2021, 2021/2022)

    Lakehead University

  • Scotiabank Law Award for Academic Excellence (2020/2021)

    Lakehead University

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