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Publications & Presentations
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Jonathan Chen was invited to share his expertise at the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers’ 2026 Conference as a panelist on Law & Technology: Navigating AI, Innovation, and the Future of Practice. Jonathan will discuss the impact of AI on the legal practice, with a particular focus on litigation.
Jonathan Chen | March 7, 2026
Monique Jilesen was invited to share her expertise at the Canadian Bar Association program titled, Litigation as Business Strategy: Aligning Legal Action with Organizational Goals. Monique will discuss ways to align litigation strategies with commercial outcomes and demonstrate how using data-driven tools can help shape smarter, more strategic decisions.
Monique Jilesen | March 2, 2026
Martin Brandsma was invited to moderate the panel, Copyright Law, as part of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s Year-in-Review in IP Law 2026. Martin will lead a discussion on key developments in IP law and notable copyright decisions from the past year.
Martin Brandsma | February 24, 2026
Kyle Magee was invited to speak on Tips From a Recruiter, hosted by the University of New Brunswick. Kyle will discuss insights on the recruitment process, application requirements, crafting strong application materials, and interview strategies.
Kyle Magee | February 9, 2026
Hosted by the University of New Brunswick, Madeleine Andrew-Gee and Mackenzie Faulkner will lead a moot demonstration and share tips for success on delivering persuasive opening statements, responding effectively to bench questions, and managing challenging opponents with confidence.
Madeleine Andrew-Gee & Mackenzie Faulkner | February 9, 2026
Tom Curry was invited to participate as an instructor at OsgoodePD's 20th Annual Civil Litigator’s Survival Guide to Evidence program. In his session titled, Effective Examination Strategies: Examinations-in-Chief and Cross-Examinations, Tom will provide guidance on structuring examinations-in-chief and conducting cross-examinations by drawing on tested techniques and cautionary examples from real cases.
Tom Curry | February 3, 2026
Tom Curry was invited to share his expertise at the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario's bi-annual Domestic Violence program. As a panelist on Ahluwalia: What is Next, he will discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s upcoming decision in Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia and its implications for future tort arguments in domestic violence cases.
Tom Curry | January 24, 2026
Kyle Magee was invited to speak on Life As A Litigator: Tips from a Toronto Recruiter, hosted by the University of Victoria Faculty of Law. Kyle will answer questions about the legal practice and discuss career opportunities in advocacy.
Kyle Magee | January 22, 2026
Kyle Magee was invited to speak at a panel, hosted by the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC. Kyle will discuss networking and career opportunities for aspiring litigators.
Kyle Magee | January 20, 2026
Tom Curry was invited to share his expertise on the panel, Recent Medicolegal Cases That Should Affect Your Practice, at the 21st Annual Medico-Legal Survival Guide Conference, hosted by Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Tom will discuss real-world cases shaping evolving standards of care, emerging ethical considerations, and litigation trends that directly impact everyday obstetric practice.
Tom Curry | January 17, 2026
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Alexa Jarvis and Niema Mohammad were invited to speak at Osgoode Hall Law School's Career Panel, hosted by their Indigenous Students' Association. They will share insights into their career paths and professional experiences, highlighting daily responsibilities, work with Indigenous communities, and advice for students pursuing careers in the field.
Alexa Jarvis & Niema Mohammad | January 14, 2026
Jordana Sanft, Anna McAllister, and Kyle Magee were invited to speak at McGill University – Faculty of Law's integration workshop on “Effective Factum Writing."
Jordana Sanft, Anna McAllister & Kyle Magee | January 12, 2026
Risa Kirshblum was invited to participate as an instructor at OsgoodePD's Clinical Risk, Negligence and Claims Management in Health Care Certificate Program. Risa discussed defence best practices and mitigation strategies.
Risa M. Kirshblum | December 16, 2025
Andrew Locatelli was invited to share his expertise at OsgoodePD's certificate program on Property Disputes: Strategies and Remedies. This program offered practical tools to navigate and prevent land disputes along with strategies to handle issues from nuisance and boundary conflicts to regulatory compliance.
Andrew Locatelli | December 9, 2025
Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s session titled, Leaders of Tomorrow 2025. Sana provided career advice and discussed how committee work has shaped her professional journey.
Sana Halwani | December 9, 2025
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise on the Counterfactual podcast to discuss our recent report, Two Decades of Competition Tribunal Decisions: Data-Driven Insights. In the episode, Competition Litigation by the Numbers, he explored key trends that have shaped competition litigation over the past twenty years and what they may signal for the future.
Paul-Erik Veel | December 3, 2025
Sarah Millar was invited to share her expertise at eDiscovery Convergence 2025, hosted by the Association of Certified E-Discovery. As a panelist on Unveiling the Future: Strategic Planning in the New Regime, Sarah discussed the seismic shifts in Ontario’s proposed changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure and explored strategies to rethink litigation approaches, ensure compliance, and harness the power of early disclosure.
Sarah Millar | December 3, 2025
Amanda Smallwood was invited to share her expertise at OsgoodePD's certificate program on Professional Regulation and Discipline in the Health Care Sector. Amanda was a panelist on Module 5: Penalty Hearings and Appeals where she discussed best practices for penalty hearings.
Amanda Smallwood | December 2, 2025
Peter Griffin was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's plenary, Compelling Closing Arguments. Peter discussed how to deliver credible, powerful and compelling closing arguments with skill and confidence.
Peter Griffin | December 2, 2025
Colin Johnston was invited to share his expertise at OsgoodePD's certificate program on Professional Regulation and Discipline in the Health Care Sector. Colin was a panelist on Module 5: Penalty Hearings and Appeals where he discussed discipline cases at the courts.
Colin Johnston | December 2, 2025
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Matthew Sammon was invited to share his expertise at the Quorum Club. Matthew presented on the panel titled, Digital Deception: How Online Marketplaces Fuel Fraud and Organized Crime.
Matthew Sammon | December 1, 2025
Susannah Alleyne was invited to be a co-lecturer on the course, Leading Across Differences, at the University of Toronto Rotman Commerce. Susannah led a thought-provoking and experiential session exploring how the ability to navigate differences within and across organizations is a critical leadership competency.
Susannah S. Alleyne | November 28, 2025
Tom Curry was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's trial advocacy program titled, Conduct of the Family Law Trial. Tom discussed the best approaches to preparing and conducting a trial, including strategies on opening statements and delivering powerful examinations and closing arguments.
Tom Curry | November 28, 2025
Zachary Rosen was invited to share his expertise at the University of Ottawa as a guest lecturer in civil procedure, where he explained the rules and procedures applicable to the award of costs in civil litigation before the Superior Court of Justice.
Zachary Rosen | November 27, 2025
Paul-Erik Veel hosted the Class Actions Reception with The Advocates' Society's Class Actions Practice Group.
Paul-Erik Veel | November 26, 2025
Aaron Grossman was invited to share his expertise on the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada's webinar series, Resilient Architect: Law and Practice. Aaron discussed common dispute resolution provisions in RAIC and CCDC contracts, examining how legal authorities interpret them and how statutory adjudication varies by province. He also covered key methods such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation, and their impact on outcomes across jurisdictions.
Aaron I. Grossman | November 25, 2025
Paul-Erik Veel and Jonathan Chen were invited to share their expertise at the OBA's 17th Annual Class Actions Colloquium. Paul-Erik and Jonathan discussed emerging issues in class actions law and practical tips for both plaintiff and defence counsel.
Paul-Erik Veel & Jonathan Chen | November 25, 2025
Jonathan Chen was invited to share his expertise on the panel titled, Beyond Boolean: AI-Enhanced Research and Case Analysis on The Advocates' Society's program, Artificial Intelligence for Litigators: Next-Gen AI Tools in Action. Jonathan showcased Alexi, a legal AI platform, sharing how it’s evolved over the past year, its key use cases, and tips for getting the best results.
Jonathan Chen | November 20, 2025
Zachary Rosen was invited to chair the Canadian Bar Association program, Successful Advocacy Before Administrative Tribunals. The program covered best practices in mastering advocacy in administrative tribunals, which included opening and closing statements, cross-examinations, handling objections, adapting to self-represented parties, and navigating evidentiary and procedural nuances.
Zachary Rosen | November 20, 2025
Risa Kirshblum was invited to participate as an instructor at The Advocates' Society's program titled, The Art of Examination-in-Chief. This program offered a range of techniques to help key witnesses tell compelling stories. Risa provided practical, individualized feedback on examination-in-chief methods.
Risa M. Kirshblum | November 19, 2025
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Nicole Naglie and Derek Hooper authored an article published by the Ontario Bar Association, exploring the importance of attending examinations for discovery in wrongful dismissal cases and how repeated non-compliance can lead to pleadings being struck, while isolated incidents are less likely to result in such severe outcomes.
Nicole Naglie & Derek Hooper | November 17, 2025
Jordana Sanft was invited to share her expertise at the University of Toronto’s annual Patent Colloquium. Jordana presented on the panel titled, Utility and Sound Prediction.
Jordana Sanft | November 14, 2025
Risa Kirshblum was invited to share her expertise at Gluckstein Lawyer's Risky Business 2025 Conference. Risa discussed strategies to navigate the complex field of medical malpractice law on the panel, Defence Lawyer Collaboration.
Risa M. Kirshblum | November 13, 2025
Hosted by the University of Toronto’s Litigation Association, Madeleine Andrew-Gee and Mackenzie Faulkner led a moot demonstration and shared tips for success on delivering persuasive opening statements, responding effectively to bench questions, and managing challenging opponents with confidence.
Madeleine Andrew-Gee & Mackenzie Faulkner | November 11, 2025
Christopher Yung was invited to speak at the University of Toronto’s Asian-Identifying Lawyers Panel, hosted by their Asia Law Society. Christopher shared his experiences as an Asian lawyer and offered insights on diversity, representation, and career development within the Asian legal community.
Christopher Yung | November 10, 2025
Susannah Alleyne was invited to share her expertise on a keynote at the Canadian Association of Black Lawyer’s Conference. Susannah discussed how personal narratives can advance EDI in the legal profession by drawing on her experience as a former litigator, her IDEA leadership, and her storytelling skills.
Susannah S. Alleyne | November 7, 2025
Monique Jilesen was invited to share her expertise at the International Bar Association's Annual Conference in the session, Competing and Thriving: Can Small and Medium Size Law Firms Punch Above Their Weight Against International Legal Heavyweights? Monique discussed how small and mid-sized law firms can leverage collaboration, culture, networks, and technology to compete effectively with larger, global firms.
Monique Jilesen | November 5, 2025
Dan Malone was invited to share his expertise at the University of Ottawa's Litigation Workshop hosted by their Black Law Students Association. Dan discussed litigation strategy, oral advocacy techniques, and strategies in navigating complex cases through a social justice lens.
Dan Malone | November 4, 2025
Colin Johnston was invited to co-chair the Ontario Bar Association program, Regulation Of Healthcare Professionals: Current Trends And Emerging Issues In Law And Practice. The program covered recent developments affecting the regulation of health professionals and the legal practice. This includes the use of AI in healthcare and advocacy, regulation of political and public speech by healthcare professionals, and key updates in professional discipline proceedings.
Colin Johnston | October 24, 2025
Nina Bombier was invited to share her expertise at the CPA Ontario Conference in the session, Professional Liability Claims: The Latest Legal Developments and Strategies for Protecting Against Professional Liability Risks. Nina discussed key legal developments in the scope of professional liability claims and shared strategies to best defend against such claims.
Nina Bombier | October 22, 2025
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Monique Jilesen's presentation on The Advocates' Society's workshop, Evidence for Litigators 2023 was displayed on-demand during this year's Evidence for Litigators workshop.
Monique Jilesen | October 21, 2025
Adhi Reza interviewed Tom Power, host of Q on CBC, in a Fireside Chat exploring how the skills behind the art of interviewing and the practice of advocacy are not so different. Deep preparation as a prerequisite for spontaneity, active listening, storytelling, controlling the narrative, effective persuasion through authenticity, building rapport through empathy, and keeping composure under pressure are all key to expert advocacy and client service.
Adhi Reza | October 19, 2025
Jordana Sanft was invited to moderate the session, Redefining Deference: Implications for IP Professionals, at the IPIC 2025 Conference. Jordana led a discussion on the recent judicial shifts reshaping standards of review for administrative decisions. The session focused on the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2024 rulings in Auer and TransAlta, which favours a reasonableness standard for subordinate legislation.
Jordana Sanft | October 9, 2025
Andrew Moeser was invited to moderate the session, Dispute Finance and IP Insurance: Turning Litigation into an Asset, at the IPIC 2025 Conference. Andrew led a discussion on how litigation finance can unlock capital to pursue claims, support R&D, and turn litigation into an asset. The session also explored how IP insurance can help mitigate infringement liability risks.
Andrew Moeser | October 9, 2025
Rebecca Jones was invited to co-chair The Advocates' Society's program titled, Advocacy Hour: Objections. Rebecca led a discussion on building essential skills to confidently raise and respond to objections in court, helping litigators to think quickly and manage pressure in real time.
Rebecca Jones | September 26, 2025
Christopher Yung was invited to co-chair The Advocates' Society's program titled, 15th Annual Securities Symposium. Christopher led a discussion on the latest trends and topics in securities litigation, with a focus on evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.
Christopher Yung | September 19, 2025
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.
Derek Hooper & Liza Leshchynska | August 14, 2025
Monique Jilesen was invited to share her expertise at the American Bar Association Annual Meeting on a panel, CLE Showcase: It's a New World: The United States Supreme Court, and Canadian Perspectives. Monique discussed events and cases of interest related to the U.S. Supreme Court, examining their impact on courts, lawyers, and the rule of law. The panel also highlighted emerging issues and challenges across various areas of business litigation to criminal and international law.
Monique Jilesen | August 7, 2025
Jennah Khaled co-authored the article, "The Appellate Function and Standards of Review”, published by the Manitoba Law Journal. This article examines how standards of review structure the relationship between trial and appellate courts, and how they support key adjudicative goals such as fairness, efficiency, finality, and public trust in the legal system.
Jennah Khaled | August 5, 2025
Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise on a Copyright Master Class course, hosted by McGill University in partnership with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). In the session titled, Infringement and Defences to Infringement, Sana covered key issues such as types of infringement and common defences.
Sana Halwani | July 21, 2025
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Andrew Moeser was invited to share his expertise on the Understanding Patents Course, hosted by McGill University in partnership with the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). In the session titled, Cease and Desist Letters, Andrew provided insights on infringing acts and key considerations when drafting and sending cease and desist letters. He also participated in a Fireside Chat titled, Managing Settlement - Guidance on Managing Complex Patent Litigation.
Andrew Moeser | July 16, 2025
Lawrence Thacker, Risa Kirshblum, Monique Jilesen, Brendan Morrison, and Jonathan Chen participated as instructors at the 46th Annual Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (ITAW), hosted by Osgoode Professional Development. Jonathan McDaniel and Kate Costin also took part in ITAW, serving as Mock Expert Witnesses. This program gathered over 100 experts in advocacy skills training and guest speakers who are active members of the Bench and Bar. Attendees had the opportunity to develop and refine their advocacy skills.
July 7, 2025
Martin Brandsma was invited to moderate the panel Copyright & AI: Navigating the Creative Frontier as part of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s AI & IP Law Webinar Series. Martin led a discussion on the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence. The panel also explored the recent U.S. decisions involving copyright and AI, while examining its potential influence on Canadian legal frameworks.
Martin Brandsma | June 23, 2025
Katie Irwin was invited to share her expertise on a webinar, eDiscovery Foundations: A Primer on Electronic Discovery, hosted by The Sedona Conference. Katie provided insights into key terminology, the major stages of the eDiscovery lifecycle, and practical approaches on learning and career development in the eDiscovery industry.
Katie Irwin | June 17, 2025
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise on the Canadian Justice program's session titled, NSICOP Legal Challenge. He discussed the constitutional and legal implications surrounding the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians Act (NSICOP Act), highlighting its impact on parliamentary privilege and democratic oversight. Representing the Canadian Constitution Foundation as an intervenor in the Supreme Court case, Paul-Erik explored the tension between national security and civil liberties, and raised concerns about the NSICOP Act’s potential to limit open parliamentary debate.
Paul-Erik Veel | June 16, 2025
Risa M. Kirshblum was invited to share her expertise at The Advocates' Society's program, Summer Trial Advocacy College. This two-day workshop helped participants sharpen their skills in civil trial advocacy through practice in case analysis, opening and closing statements, examination-in-chief and cross-examination.
Risa M. Kirshblum | June 12, 2025
Andrew Parley was invited to speak at FTI Consulting’s panel discussion on Digital Twins in Ontario’s Rail Projects. He offered a legal perspective on the use of digital twin technology in rail infrastructure, addressing the complexities of the current project delivery models and the progressive contracts used to deliver Ontario’s rail projects. The session also explored the benefits, risks, and best practices involved in making strategic technology investments that deliver non-negotiable enhancements to structures, systems, and processes.
Andrew Parley | June 10, 2025
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise on Runnymede Radio's session titled, Veel: A Quantitative Analysis of the Supreme Court. He presented a quantitative analysis on the Supreme Court of Canada, including patterns on how they select cases, the volume and length of their decisions, and their output to judicial agreement.
Paul-Erik Veel | June 9, 2025
Susannah S. Alleyne was invited to speak on CBC's program, The Current, to discuss the future of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession. She shared her insights on the importance of institutional values, the need for authentic and sustained efforts, and the role of leadership in fostering inclusive environments.
Susannah S. Alleyne | June 5, 2025
Jordana Sanft was invited to share her expertise at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)'s AI & IP Law Webinar Series. Jordana spoke on the panel, IP Litigation in the AI Era: Challenges and Strategies where she discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of intellectual property litigation. The session covered both the opportunities and potential risks associated with using AI in trial preparation and during trial, while also addressing principles, practice directions, and professional obligations relating to its use at trial.
Jordana Sanft | June 4, 2025
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Mark Hunter authored an article published by Slaw, providing guidance for legal marketing and business development professionals on how to evaluate and choose the right software tools. Mark offers advice on budgeting, implementation, and maximizing return on investment.
Mark Hunter | June 4, 2025
Madison Robins authored the article, "Updating Marquard: A Proposal to Allow the Use of “Authoritative Literature” in the Cross-Examination of Experts," pulished by The Law Society of Saskatchewan's Adocates Quarterly Collection. In the article, Madison proposes expanding the trial judge’s gatekeeping role in the cross-examination of expert witnesses using authoritative literature.
Madison Robins | June 1, 2025
Sarah Millar, Katie Irwin, and the Digital Evidence & eDiscovery Working Group (“DEED”) prepared a submission to provide input on the proposed document discovery processes set out in the Ontario Civil Rules Review Phase 2 Consultation Paper.
Sarah Millar & Katie Irwin | May 30, 2025
Susannah S. Alleyne led an insightful conversation on retention and longevity for women in law at the 13th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala.
Susannah S. Alleyne | May 29, 2025
Brendan F. Morrison was invited to share his expertise at The Commercial Bar Association's North American and Offshore Meeting. Brendan spoke on the panel, Litigation in 2025: How Artificial Is Your Intelligence, where he discussed key developments in litigation and arbitration, as well as the emerging trends shaping the legal landscape.
Brendan F. Morrison | May 29, 2025
Tom Curry was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's Spring Symposium. Tom presented on the panel The Overhaul of the Rules of Civil Procedure in Ontario and Elsewhere.
Tom Curry | May 23, 2025
Rebecca Jones was invited to share her expertise at The Advocates' Society's program titled Working with Expert Witnesses. This program will cover key aspects of working with experts, including when to retain one, drafting an initial retainer letter, preparing witnesses for examinations, and qualifying and examining a witness at trial. Rebecca spoke on the topic Getting in Your Expert Evidence: Examination-in-Chief of an Expert.
Rebecca Jones | May 21, 2025
Adhi Reza spoke at the Legal Marketing Association’s post-Annual Conference webinar recapping key insights from the two keynote presentations. The first, Crafting Messages That Resonate: Lessons from Presidential Speechwriters on Connecting with Your Audience, featured Obama's former speechwriters, Cody Keenan and Terry Szuplat, who shared strategies for translating complex ideas into messages that resonate with broad audiences. The second, Forward Together: The Human Edge in an Era of Rapid Change, presented by Heather McGowan, explored how professionals can create meaningful impact by focusing on listening, building trust, and fostering psychological safety.
Adhi Reza | May 15, 2025
Madelaine McDonagh co-authored an article for the Journal of Commonwealth Law. The article critiques the UKSC’s decision in Fearn v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery and challenges the court’s departure from the traditional ‘physicalist’ understanding of nuisance.
Madelaine McDonagh | May 13, 2025
Tom Curry was invited to speak at the Law Society of Ontario's Civil Rules Review program. As major changes have been proposed to Ontario's Rules of Civil Procedure, Tom shared his expert insights on the panel, Practitioner Perspectives on the Reforms.
Tom Curry | May 12, 2025
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Jonathan Chen was invited to share his expertise at the Ontario Bar Association program, Your Essential Evidence Refresher. Jonathan provided expert insights on key principles such as admissibility, important evidentiary rules, and recent developments.
Jonathan Chen | April 24, 2025
Jaan Lilles and Brian Kolenda were invited to share their expertise at OsgoodePD's annual program on professional discipline hearings. Jaan discussed Assessing the Regulator’s Duties and Powers.
Jaan Lilles & Brian Kolenda | April 22, 2025
Susannah S. Alleyne was invited to present at the Ontario Bar Association program titled Call Forward Series: Promoting Equity and Allyship in Legal Workplaces. Susannah shared advice on how to build capacity as an ally and offered valuable insights on creating an inclusive environment within legal workplaces.
Susannah S. Alleyne | April 17, 2025
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at Osgoode Professional Development's 21st Annual National Class Actions Symposium. Paul-Erik participated in the panel titled Practical Applications of Technology in a Class Actions Practice, where he discussed topics such as practice directions from the courts on the use of AI, how litigators are integrating AI tools into their practices, the use of AI tools at large firms, and how Quebec law schools are incorporating AI into legal research.
Paul-Erik Veel | April 11, 2025
We have published A New Vision for Litigation: Your Guide to the Proposed Civil Justice Reforms in Ontario, featuring a summary of the proposed changes, practical steps for in-house counsel to prepare for a smooth transition, and our expert analysis of the potential implications.
April 10, 2025
Matthew B. Lerner was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's program titled Mediation Strategies. Matt shared his top tips on how to effectively prepare for mediation and assess legal risks.
Matthew B. Lerner | April 9, 2025
2024 was another noteworthy year for class actions in Ontario and across the country. In our Class Actions Wrap-Up, Paul-Erik Veel, Jonathan Chen, and Arash Nayerahmadi highlight our top 10 class action decisions of 2024. These decisions reflect the most significant developments of the last year, and we expect they will set the tone for 2025.
Paul-Erik Veel, Jonathan Chen & Arash Nayerahmadi | April 9, 2025
Mark Hunter authored an article published by Slaw, exploring how legal business development professionals can better support law firms by bridging legal expertise with client needs, offering strategic planning, relationship management, and data-driven insights, while also sharing guidance for those looking to enter and succeed in the field.
Mark Hunter | April 9, 2025
Anna McAllister authored an article for The Quid Novi, published by the McGill University Faculty of Law, reflecting on her experience navigating the Toronto 2L Recruit and the factors that guided her decision to join Lenczner Slaght. In the piece, Anna shares insights into the challenges and learnings from the recruitment process, as well as the values and culture that ultimately drew her to the firm.
Anna McAllister | April 1, 2025
Susannah S. Alleyne was invited to present at Black Women in Law: Off the Record, an event organized by the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) of Osgoode Hall Law School. Susannah shared her insights on navigating the legal profession as a Black woman, exploring topics such as dating and relationships in law, balancing motherhood and career, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and building meaningful friendships and support networks.
Susannah S. Alleyne | March 28, 2025
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Risa Kirshblum, Sean Lewis, Andrew Locatelli, Nicole Naglie, Joudy Sarraj, and Kyle Magee participated as judges at Western Law’s Annual Advocacy Competition in Legal Ethics and Professionalism.
March 26, 2025
Lynne McArdle and Jonathan Chen co-authored the article Assessment of Parallel Class Proceedings in Multiple Provinces Should Occur at Certification and Not on Preliminary Stay Motion, published on the Ontario Bar Association’s Class Actions Law Section. In this article, Lynne and Jonathan discuss the BC Court of Appeal’s decision in InvestorCOM Inc v L’Anton, which confirms that parallel class actions are not an abuse of process and that staying such actions before certification requires extraordinary circumstances.
Lynne McArdle & Jonathan Chen | March 15, 2025
Militza Boljevic was invited to speak as a guest lecturer at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law’s Legal Research & Writing class. This course introduced students to the way lawyers analyze, research and write about the law. Militza spoke on the topic Research Due Diligence.
Militza Boljevic | March 12, 2025
Sana Halwani and Sahar Talebi were invited as featured speakers at the annual International Women’s Day program, EDI and Empowering Women Legal Professionals, organized by the Law Society of Ontario, Ontario Bar Association (Women Lawyers Forum), Women’s Law Association of Ontario (WLAO), Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF), Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, Young Women in Law (YWL), and Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD). Sana and Sahar joined a panel of diverse legal professionals to discuss topics related to the retention and advancement of women in law, addressing systemic barriers and biases, and the importance of taking concrete steps to achieve meaningful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
Sana Halwani & Sahar Talebi | March 6, 2025
Christopher Yung and Jennah Khaled spoke at a joint event hosted by the University of Toronto’s Black Law Students’ Association and South Asian Law Students’ Association, where they shared valuable insights on the key differences between careers in litigation and transactional law.
Christopher Yung & Jennah Khaled | March 6, 2025
Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise at the Canadian Bar Association program titled Planning and Organizing Your Case: Crafting a Litigation Blueprint. Sana discussed how to effectively develop a comprehensive litigation blueprint, including how to create a focused strategy, identify potential risks, optimize resources, and manage timelines to keep the case on track and avoid unexpected issues as the case progresses.
Sana Halwani | March 5, 2025
Sarah Gupta was invited to share her expertise at the Lawyer Panel & Networking event hosted by the Osgoode South Asian Law Students’ Association. Sarah shared insights into her legal career, including the challenges she has faced and her success.
Sarah Gupta | March 5, 2025
Jordana Sanft was invited to speak at a joint event hosted by the Intellectual Property Society of Osgoode and the Osgoode Women's Network, titled Women in IP Panel. Jordana shared her insights on building a successful career in intellectual property law, strategies for professional growth, and navigating the path to senior leadership roles.
Jordana Sanft | March 3, 2025
Sana Halwani was invited to present at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s (IPIC) Year-in-Review in IP Law 2025. Sana presented on the Patent Law panel, which reviews IP law court decisions rendered over the last year.
Sana Halwani | February 27, 2025
Amanda Smallwood was invited to co-chair the Ontario Bar Association’s program titled Essentials of Practice Management for Health Lawyers. Amanda led a discussion for healthcare lawyers on growing their business, developing and managing relationships with sophisticated organizations and clients, navigating the short, unpredictable timelines in the regulatory space, and assisting clients in crisis.
Amanda Smallwood | February 26, 2025
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Sarah Millar was invited to share her expertise at The Advocates' Society's program titled Documentary Production: What You Need to Prove Your Case. Sarah shared her top tips for navigating the strategic and ethical considerations of production issues.
Sarah Millar | February 24, 2025
Sarah Gupta and Niema Mohammad were invited to share their experiences at Life as a Litigator, hosted by the University of Ottawa’s South Asian Law Students’ Association. Sarah and Niema discussed their career journeys, courtroom experiences, and offered valuable advice to law students.
Sarah Gupta & Niema Mohammad | February 20, 2025
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at the Runnymede Society’s Law & Freedom Conference, where speakers discussed the most pressing issues related to constitutionalism, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. Paul-Erik presented on the panel titled The Supreme Court of Canada as an Institution.
Paul-Erik Veel | February 8, 2025
Christopher Yung was invited to share his expertise at the 22nd Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference. Chris was a panelist on the session, Creating a Baseline: The Role of Stalking Horse Bids and Break Fees in Asset Maximization. The session examined how stalking horse bids in CCAA proceedings can create stability and set a baseline for competitive bids, while also exploring the complex role of break fees. Christopher discussed the impact of break fees on maximizing debtor assets, comparing Canadian and U.S. perspectives on fee standards and the unique challenges presented by credit bids.
Christopher Yung | February 7, 2025
Mahgol Taghivand, Derek Hooper, and Madison MacKinnon served as judges at the Queen's Law Moot Society’s Inaugural Moot.
Mahgol Taghivand, Derek Hooper & Madison MacKinnon | February 7, 2025
Jordana Sanft was invited to share her expertise at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s Patent Agent Training Course: Infringement & Validity. Jordana served as a lead instructor on the Virtual Lectures and Workshops on "Section 1: Patent Infringement", which took place from February 5-7. The program covered core principles of patent infringement and included hands-on exercises to deepen students' understanding of these key concepts.
Jordana Sanft | February 5, 2025
Scott Rollwagen was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates’ Society’s annual program, Privilege for Litigators. Scott discussed the common types of litigation privilege and how to navigate them.
Scott Rollwagen | February 4, 2025
Mark Hunter authored an article published by Slaw, exploring how lawyers can break away from traditional business development methods and create authentic strategies that align with their unique strengths. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Mark Hunter | February 4, 2025
Aaron Grossman was invited to co-chair The Advocates' Society's program titled Litigating or Arbitrating Complex Construction Disputes. Aaron led a discussion on the pros, cons, and everything in between when it comes to litigating or arbitrating complex construction disputes.
Aaron I. Grossman | January 30, 2025
Nicole Naglie was invited to co-chair The Canadian Bar Association’s program titled Unique Labour and Employment Considerations for Federally Regulated Companies. Nicole led a discussion on the complexities of employment law issues within federally regulated companies, including workplace investigations, harassment regulations, and severance pay entitlements.
Nicole Naglie | January 22, 2025
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Hosted by the University of New Brunswick, Keely Kinley and Niema Mohammad led a moot demonstration and shared tips for success on delivering persuasive opening statements, responding effectively to bench questions, and managing challenging opponents with confidence.
Keely Kinley & Niema Mohammad | January 22, 2025
Kyle Magee was invited to speak on Tips From a Recruiter, hosted by the University of New Brunswick. Kyle discussed insights on the recruitment process, application requirements, crafting strong application materials, and interview strategies.
Kyle Magee | January 21, 2025
Meghan Bridges was invited to OsgoodePD's Clinical Risk, Negligence and Claims Management in Healthcare Certificate Program, where she participated in live demonstrations providing practical insight into the examination and cross examination of an expert witness, a defendant doctor, and a defendant nurse. Meghan also discussed individual and team strategies to manage the pressure of risk and litigation.
Meghan Bridges | January 21, 2025
Mark Veneziano was invited to share his expertise on “Mediation Advocacy” as part of Osgoode Hall’s Professional LLM in Dispute Resolution graduate program. Mark presented on the session Compare and Contrast Hard versus Soft Openings in the Shutt v Carabiner Case.
Mark Veneziano | January 21, 2025
Tom Curry was invited to share his expertise at Sinai Health’s 20th Annual Obstetric Malpractice Conference, certified through the University of Toronto. The conference explored key issues in obstetrics, patient safety, and medical litigation.
Tom Curry | January 18, 2025
Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise at the Law Society of Ontario's 29th Intellectual Property Law: The Year in Review. Sana presented on the session titled Artificial Intelligence: Substantive Legal Developments in Copyright Claims.
Sana Halwani | January 17, 2025
Amanda Smallwood was invited to present at the Ontario Bar Association’s call-in series, “Keeping Up With Health Law.” This series kept participants informed about significant cases and legislative updates. Amanda discussed the recent decision in Trozzi v College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Amanda Smallwood | January 15, 2025
Risa Kirshblum was invited to OsgoodePD's Clinical Risk, Negligence and Claims Management in Healthcare Certificate Program. Risa shared her expertise on the litigation process for medical malpractice and liability claims, and defence mitigation strategies including the importance of consent, documentation and health records, preservation of evidence, and more.
Risa M. Kirshblum | December 17, 2024
Brendan F. Morrison was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates’ Society’s program on Advocacy Hour: Joint Briefs. This program discussed how to negotiate a joint document brief, determine what to include, and how to ensure that counsel actually agree on what inclusion in a joint brief will mean for each document.
Brendan F. Morrison | December 13, 2024
Tom Curry was invited to share his experience at the Ontario Bar Association program titled, Tales from the Courtroom: Mentorship Through Storytelling. Tom chaired the program and led a conversation on navigating the challenges of today’s legal landscape.
Tom Curry | December 10, 2024
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Sana Halwani was invited to speak as a panelist at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada program titled, Actions, Applications and Hybrid Proceedings: Considerations and Strategies for IP Lawyers. Sana discussed different ways to initiate a proceeding, as well as considerations for choosing whether to initiate a proceeding by way of application, action, or simplified action, including hybrid proceedings.
Sana Halwani | December 5, 2024
Tom Curry was invited to participate as an instructor at The Advocates' Society's "Mastering the Art of Examining Witnesses" workshop. This program offered a range of practical advice and stories relating to core advocacy skills, featuring video break-downs and unique methods of examination. Tom used real-world examples to bring advanced techniques to life, providing participants with a strong understanding of topics including cross-examination, impeachment, re-examination, and more.
Tom Curry | December 4, 2024
This special program, hosted by The Advocates’ Society and the Young Advocates' Standing Committee, featured a one-on-one conversation with David Doherty, a recently retired judge of the Ontario Court of Appeal and current Counsel at Lenczner Slaght.
David Doherty | November 28, 2024
Hosted by the University of Toronto’s Litigation Association, Sarah Gupta and Solomiya Zakharchuk led a moot demonstration and Q&A for students interested in participating in competitive moots.
Sarah Gupta & Solomiya Zakharchuk | November 21, 2024
Hosted by the Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Working Group and the Toronto Chapters of The Association of Certified eDiscovery Specialists and Women in eDiscovery, Sarah Millar was invited to share her expertise at eDiscovery Convergence 2024: From Basics to Breakthroughs in eDiscovery. Sarah was a panelist on the session, Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned which covered tackling issues in eDiscovery workflows and applying technology effectively.
Sarah Millar | November 20, 2024
Susannah S. Alleyne spoke at a Fireside Chat on Mental Health, organized by the University of Toronto Faculty of Law’s Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA). Susannah discussed the challenges of transitioning from law school to legal practice and the impact on mental health and wellness. Susannah also explored the growing awareness of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in the legal profession, the complexities of belonging and perfectionism, and strategies for staying motivated and resilient in a high-pressure career. She also highlighted Lenczner Slaght’s leadership in advancing IDEA initiatives in the legal space.
Susannah S. Alleyne | November 19, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates’ Society’s annual Fall Convention. Paul-Erik was a panelist on the session, The Things You Said: Advocacy and the Role of AI, where he discussed the evolution of AI, its applications in litigation, and strategies for leveraging its benefits.