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Publications & Presentations
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Christopher Yung was invited to share his expertise at the 22nd Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference. Chris is a panelist on the session, Creating a Baseline: The Role of Stalking Horse Bids and Break Fees in Asset Maximization. The session will examine 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 will discuss 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
Meghan Bridges was invited to OsgoodePD's Clinical Risk, Negligence and Claims Management in Healthcare Certificate Program, where she will participate in live demonstrations providing practical insight into the examination and cross examination of an expert witness, a defendant doctor, and a defendant nurse. Meghan will also discuss 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 will present on the session Compare and Contrast Hard versus Soft Openings in the Shutt v Carabiner Case.
Mark Veneziano | January 21, 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
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
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.
Paul-Erik Veel | November 16, 2024
David Doherty was invited to present at the 52nd Annual Fall Conference organized by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association. David delivered this year’s Sopinka Lecture.
David Doherty | November 15, 2024
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Andrew Moeser was invited to share his expertise at the University of Toronto’s annual Patent Colloquium. Andrew presented on the panel titled, Ambiguity and Indefiniteness.
Andrew Moeser | November 1, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at the Ontario Bar Association’s program on AI Trial Advocacy. Paul-Erik presented on the session, Demonstration and Debrief: Examination for Discovery of a Non-Party (AI Product Representative), where he discussed the following topics: unraveling the unique elements of AI and how those translate into your discovery questions, what you need to know about training AI models, and AI and bias.
Paul-Erik Veel | November 1, 2024
Drew Black was invited to share his expertise at the University of Toronto’s Construction Law Club program. Drew presented on the panel titled, Building a Foundation in Construction Law.
Drew Black | October 29, 2024
Jonathan Chen was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates’ Society’s program on Artificial Intelligence for Litigators: More AI in Action! This program demonstrated concrete examples of how AI can assist with daily advocacy tasks. Jonathan spoke on the topic, “Alexi in Action”.
Jonathan Chen | October 21, 2024
Martin Brandsma was invited to speak at the Canadian Bar Association program titled, Bifurcation Motions in Intellectual Property Disputes. Martin shared practical insights and strategies to enhance litigation by leveraging bifurcation to streamline IP cases, reduce costs, and achieve other strategic advantages. He also shared real-world examples and discussed the latest trends in IP disputes related to bifurcating a case.
Martin Brandsma | October 21, 2024
Jonathan Chen was invited to speak at Colloquium Sudbury 2024 as part of the AI Plenary. He shared his expert insights on the panel AI Applications: Business of Law & Practical Use Cases.
Jonathan Chen | October 17, 2024
David Salter was invited to speak as a guest lecturer at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law on the topic of cost awards.
David Salter | October 10, 2024
Jordana Sanft was invited to speak as a guest lecturer at Osgoode Hall Law School on the topic of Intellectual Property Enforcement.
Jordana Sanft | October 9, 2024
Mark Veneziano and Nina Bombier were invited to share their expertise at The Advocates' Society's acclaimed annual workshop, "Do a Trial!". This program offered a unique opportunity for lawyers to test their trial skills in a real courtroom before a judge. Mark and Nina guided participants on developing trial strategy, preparing and examining witnesses, and delivering persuasive opening and closing statements.
Mark Veneziano & Nina Bombier | September 28, 2024
Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise at the IPIC 2024 Conference. Sana was a panelist on From Courtroom to Practice: Analyzing Top IP Cases of the Year, where she discussed the most significant patent law rulings of the year and provided insights into how they’re shaping the future of IP law and practice.
Sana Halwani | September 27, 2024
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Jordana Sanft was invited to moderate the session, Inside the IP Chambers – A Federal Court Fireside Chat, at the IPIC 2024 Conference. Jordana led a discussion on the current challenges and triumphs in case management, trial management, and discoveries. The panel also explored issues and trends impacting IP practitioners and judicial officers in the Federal Court.
Jordana Sanft | September 26, 2024
David Salter was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates’ Society’s program on Case Preparation for Litigators. This program featured leading litigators from different practice areas breaking down their most effective trial preparation techniques and comparing and contrasting their time-tested styles and methodologies. David was a panelist on the topic, “Show to Tell: Tools to Prepare and Present Documentary Evidence”.
David Salter | September 24, 2024
Alec Verch was invited to present at the 2024 Out on Bay Street Conference, hosted by Start Proud. Alec presented on the panel “Social Progress in Post Secondary Education”, where he discussed the impact of unified efforts on creating inclusive and equitable campus environments, highlighting successful initiatives and strategies for overcoming institutional barriers.
Alec Verch | September 21, 2024
Brian Kolenda was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates’ Society’s Annual Securities Symposium on new developments and emerging issues in securities litigation. Brian presented on the panel “Emerging Trends in Shareholder Activism and ESG Litigation”.
Brian Kolenda | September 19, 2024
Tom Curry co-authored the article “Justice David H. Doherty Takes His Final Bow,” published in The Advocates' Society Journal. The article honors Justice Doherty’s distinguished 35.5-year career, including 33.5 years on the Court of Appeal for Ontario, where he became one of Canada's most respected criminal law jurists. Despite his profound impact on Canadian law, Justice Doherty remains a private and enigmatic figure following his retirement."
David Doherty & Tom Curry | September 18, 2024
Sana Halwani shared 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, Copyright Litigation Inside and Out: Legal & Business Views, Sana discussed the nuts and bolts of prosecuting or defending a copyright case in Canada.
Sana Halwani | July 24, 2024
Jonathan Chen, Mahgol Taghivand, and Catherine Blair participated in Connect for Success, an annual event hosted by Queen’s Law to support second-year students with their preparation for the Toronto summer student recruitment process. In addition to attending, Mahgol spoke on a panel where she shared her experience and discussed various aspects related to student recruitment.
Jonathan Chen, Mahgol Taghivand & Catherine Blair | July 15, 2024
Risa Kirshblum, Sana Halwani, and Jonathan Chen participated as instructors at the 45th Annual Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (ITAW), hosted by Osgoode Professional Development. 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.
Risa M. Kirshblum, Sana Halwani & Jonathan Chen | July 8, 2024
Martin Brandsma and Margaret Robbins were invited to present at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada's webinar titled, Rules of Evidence: A Refresher for IP Professionals. Martin and Margaret shared their expertise on tips, tricks, and practical advice for IP professionals on the rules of evidence, including types of evidence, criteria for admissibility, and advice on adducing evidence at trial.
Martin Brandsma & Margaret Robbins | July 4, 2024
Jonathan McDaniel and Samantha Hale co-authored the article "A New Handbook for All Litigators", published in The Advocates’ Journal. In this article, Jonathan and Samantha review Robert Harrison and Richard Swan’s book, Skillful Witness Examinations in Civil and Arbitration Cases, exploring witnesses, counsel, documents, and expert reports in the case of Laveneer Inc v Svengali Ltd, and providing a new take on a litigator’s go-to handbook.
Jonathan McDaniel & Samantha Hale | July 1, 2024
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Niema Mohammad co-authored an article with Justice Andrea Himel on a judicial perspective on children’s views and preferences, which was published in Canadian Family Law Quarterly. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Niema Mohammad | July 1, 2024
Jordana Sanft was invited to present at the ALAI Canada program titled, Is Sharing a Hyperlink Copyright Infringement? In this session, Jordana provided her expert insights on the implications of the BC Court of Appeal’s decision in Linkletter v Proctorio. Additionally, she compared the Canadian context to the events in the European Union where hyperlinking had led to major decisions from the EU Court of Justice.
Jordana Sanft | June 20, 2024
Ian Binnie and Paul-Erik Veel were invited to share their expertise at The Advocates’ Society program. Ian and Paul-Erik shared their perspective on the unique role of the Supreme Court of Canada, and why preparing to appear at the SCC involves different preparation than other hearings. Ian presented on What Makes Effective Oral Advocacy at the SCC, while Paul-Erik presented on Tips for Getting Leave to Appeal at the SCC.
Ian Binnie & Paul-Erik Veel | June 13, 2024
Jonathan Chen and Christine Windsor co-authored the article "No Harm, No Remedy: Limiting Principles Under the Ontario Consumer Protection Act", published in Class Action Defence Quarterly. In this article, Jonathan and Christine discuss Hoy v Expedia Group Inc, analyzing the limitations for class proceedings under the Consumer Protection Act for consumers seeking damages without providing proof of individual loss. They emphasize that consumer protection legislation is not a vehicle for seeking remedies that overcompensate claimants.
Jonathan Chen & Christine Windsor | June 1, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel co-authored Chapter 6, "The Supreme Court of Canada Leave Project: A Dataset and Machine Learning Model for Predicting Leave Application Outcomes" in the book Decoding the Court: Legal Data Insights from the Supreme Court of Canada. In this chapter, Paul-Erik provides insights from Lenczner Slaght’s Supreme Court of Canada Leave Project.
Paul-Erik Veel | May 30, 2024
Colin Johnston was invited to speak at the University of Toronto’s Division of Endocrinology Professional Development Day 2024. Colin participated in a panel on CPSO Complaints.
Colin Johnston | May 17, 2024
Sana Halwani was invited to present at the Canadian Bar Association program titled, Expert Witnesses and Persuasive Testimony in Technology Cases: Leveraging Technical Evidence. Sana discussed the critical role of expert witnesses in technology litigation, providing best practices for selecting, preparing, and presenting them effectively. She also covered strategies for handling cross-examination and engaged in interactive discussions on recent cases involving technological testimony.
Sana Halwani | May 15, 2024
Scott Rollwagen was invited to present at the Federation of Ontario Law Associations 2024 Spring Plenary program titled, Get An Edge: AI And Legal Tech Tools. Scott shared his insights on how AI tools and new legal technologies provided him with an edge. Attendees gained insights on how to leverage these resources to improve their legal research, case analysis, and client file management skills.
Scott Rollwagen | May 9, 2024
Risa M. Kirshblum and Dena N. Varah were invited to present at The Advocates' Society's annual program on Examining and Cross-Examining Experts, which explored the ethical and practical issues relating to expert evidence, from deciding whether to retain an expert to qualifying and examining witnesses at trial.
Risa M. Kirshblum & Dena N. Varah | May 2, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise on complex class action procedural challenges at Osgoode Professional Development's 20th Annual National Class Actions Symposium. Paul-Erik was a panelist on "Procedural Grab-Bag".
Paul-Erik Veel | April 26, 2024
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Paul-Erik Veel was invited to present at the Pacific Business & Law Institute program on Métis Rights in 2024. Paul-Erik discussed Métis and Class Action Proceedings, including the unique issues and challenges, an overview of related certification decisions, the Ile a la Crosse residential school class action proceedings, and the Sixties Scoop class action proceedings.
Paul-Erik Veel | April 24, 2024
Tom Curry co-chaired The Advocates' Society's and The American College of Trial Lawyers program Trial Advocacy in Action: Al Capone and the Valentine's Massacre. Tom led a discussion on the Capone trial, with his own expert insights on successful courtroom advocacy.
Tom Curry | April 19, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to present at The Advocates' Society's program titled Artificial Intelligence for Litigators: AI in Action, during which he will discussed how to use AI-based litigation tools to save time, boost productivity, and improve advocacy work.
Paul-Erik Veel | April 16, 2024
Andrew Parley looked forward to hosting the Construction Law Reception & Fireside Chat program with The Advocates' Society's Construction Law Practice Group. The program featured a special fireside chat with our very own Ian Binnie, where he shared his valuable experience and insights.
Ian Binnie & Andrew Parley | April 16, 2024
Christopher Yung was invited to present at The Advocates' Society's program, Securities Litigation from A to Z. Christopher shared his knowledge and expertise on conducting securities issue-spotting exercises. Attendees gained insight into identifying and effectively addressing various securities law issues that may surface within their cases.
Christopher Yung | April 12, 2024
Adhi Reza presented at the Legal Marketing Association's 2024 International Conference in San Diego. As part of the pre-conference program titled Small Budget, Big Impact: Cost-Effective Tools and Sustainable Strategies, Adhi shared how to enhance a law firm’s strategic approach to marketing and communication to make the most impact.
Adhi Reza | April 3, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at the Canadian Bar Association program titled Unpacking the Process: 4 Ways to Challenge False Advertising. Paul-Erik discussed the different ways consumers and competitors can challenge false or misleading advertising and his experience with the different approaches.
Paul-Erik Veel | March 27, 2024
Andrew Moeser was invited to present at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s Patent and Trademark Case Law Review Series. Andrew discussed leading court decisions on core trademark issues, related to “Section 45”.
Andrew Moeser | March 26, 2024
Sahar was invited to lead the panel discussion for this year’s annual International Women’s Day program, focusing on 'Accelerating Progress: Supporting Women Change-makers in the Legal Profession'. The panel discussed how they have championed gender equality to battle discrimination and disparities, which are harmful not only to women’s rights and advancement, but to the professions’ progress.
Sahar Talebi | March 6, 2024
Martin Brandsma was invited to present at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s (IPIC) Year-in-Review in IP Law 2024. Martin led this year’s panel on copyright law, which included discussion on the most significant IP decisions over the last year.
Martin Brandsma | February 27, 2024
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Tom Curry chaired the Ontario Bar Association and Law Society of Ontario's joint program titled Tales from the Courtroom: Mentorship Through Storytelling. Tom provided his expert insights on how to switch strategies in late-stage case preparation, what to do when the judge is not on your side and how to turn things around, recover and learn from defeats, manage challenges from opposing counsel or clients, understand the unique challenges of bias and how to counteract it, and deal with technology falters.
Tom Curry | February 21, 2024
Rebecca Jones shared her expertise at The Advocates' Society's program, Privilege for Litigators. In this popular program, Rebecca discussed strategic considerations and best practices, and provided practical advice on this challenging area of the law.
Rebecca Jones | February 7, 2024
Sean Lewis authored the blog Be Careful What You Wish For (or, Be Careful What Contest Winner You Give Shares To), which was published on commerciallist.com.
Sean Lewis | February 6, 2024
Mahgol Taghivand judged the preliminary rounds of the Black Law Students' Association of Canada's 17th Annual Julius Alexander Isaac Moot.
Mahgol Taghivand | February 1, 2024
Lenczner Slaght launches A 2023 Snapshot, a look at the most significant developments, decisions, business takeaways, and trends in litigation from the last year, across 15 practice areas. Revisit 2023 and look ahead to 2024 through the lens of our expert litigators.
February 1, 2024
Tom Curry was invited to share his expertise at OsgoodePD's annual conference on the session, The Rule in Browne v. Dunn and Prior Inconsistent Statements. Tom shared his expertise on recent applications of the Browne v. Dunn rule and its impact on admissibility. Also provided tips on techniques for introducing or responding to a prior inconsistent statement and understand the effects of improper rule use.
Tom Curry | January 19, 2024
William C. McDowell was invited to share his expertise at OsgoodePD's annual conference on key evidentiary principles and strategies. In the session, Evidentiary Issues on Motions and Applications: Perspectives from Both Sides of the Bench, William discussed the key differences between motions and applications, strategies for effective written motions and applications, guidance on avoiding common mistakes in evidence gathering and preparation on motions and applications (including summary judgment motions), and tips on evidence gathering during a case-conference.
William C. McDowell | January 18, 2024
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at the Canadian Institute’s 30th Annual Advertising and Marketing Law Conference. Paul-Erik discussed Rebuck v Ford, one of Canada’s most groundbreaking advertising cases, and Drynan v Bausch Health Companies Inc. In addition, Paul-Erik provided insights into defining deceptive advertising, how it can develop into a class-action lawsuit, as well as requirements for certifying an advertising and marketing class-action lawsuit.
Paul-Erik Veel | January 17, 2024
Tom Curry co-chaired The Advocates' Society's Examinations for Discovery: Building Block Series. In the fourth and final block of the series, Tom led a skills workshop to allow attendees to put theory into practice.
Tom Curry | January 16, 2024
Interviewed by Jacob Powning, The Honourable Marc Richard, Chief Justice of New Brunswick, discusses the benefits of digital transformation to the New Brunswick justice system. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Jacob Powning | January 15, 2024
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Hosted by the University of Toronto’s Pre-Law Students’ Association, Doug Chalke and Solomiya Zakharchuk were invited to speak about their lives as legal professionals through a Q&A panel.
Doug Chalke & Solomiya Zakharchuk | January 13, 2024
Risa M. Kirshblum was invited by Osgoode PD to share her expertise on Module 3 of their program, Clinical Negligence, Liability Claims and Litigation. She shared her expertise on medical malpractice and liability claims, the litigation process, and defence best practices and mitigation strategies.
Risa M. Kirshblum | December 19, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to present at The Advocates' Society's program titled, Civility and Professionalism for Litigators. Paul-Erik shared his expert tips and insights to help litigators navigate the unique and changing civility challenges they could expect to encounter in their career.
Paul-Erik Veel | December 14, 2023
Christina Shiels-Singh authored the blog Ten Tips & Reminders for Effectively Using CaseLines, published on commerciallist.com. Christina is recognized as an expert in navigating CaseLines and is often invited to share her expertise at continuing education programs for organizations such as the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario. In this blog, she shares her top tips and reminders for effectively using CaseLines.
Christina Shiels-Singh | December 14, 2023
Tom Curry co-chaired The Advocates' Society's Examinations for Discovery: Building Block Series. In the third block of the series, Tom led a plenary session featuring judges and leading practitioners as they discussed how to successfully use the discovery transcript at trial.
Tom Curry | December 12, 2023
Ian Binnie was invited to present at The Advocates' Society's program titled, The Bench Speaks. The special program had an all-judge faculty, as they shared their perspectives on the most effective advocacy techniques they’ve encountered. The program also featured a fireside chat with Ian.
Ian Binnie | December 8, 2023
Brendan Morrison and Margaret Robbins were invited to share their expertise at the OBA's 11th Annual Professionalism Issues for Business Lawyers. Co-chaired by Margaret, the program also featured Brendan as he discussed, Modern Contract Formation and the Risks of Casual Communications.
Brendan F. Morrison & Margaret Robbins | December 5, 2023
Colin Johnston was invited to share his expertise at OsgoodePD's certificate program on Professional Regulation and Discipline in the Ontario Health Care Sector. Colin presented on Module 4: The Discipline Hearing.
Colin Johnston | November 29, 2023
Sana Halwani was invited to speak as a panelist on the OBA's program titled, Walking the Talk: EDI Accountability in Legal Organizations. The panel discussed EDI policy implementation, how to measure the impact of EDI in an organization, and practical tips for ensuring accountability and create meaningful change.
Sana Halwani | November 24, 2023
Hosted by UofT's Litigation Association, Bhreagh Ross and Keely Kinley led a moot demonstration and Q&A for students interested in mooting.
Bhreagh Ross & Keely Kinley | November 23, 2023
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Sana Halwani, Past President of the University of Toronto Alumni Association, led a fireside chat with honouree, R. Douglas Elliott, to discuss his decades of advocacy and community work, including landmark constitutional cases that made national headlines and changed the lives of thousands of Canadians.
Sana Halwani | November 22, 2023
Keely Kinley was invited to speak on "Charter: A Course Podcast" for the Asper Centre's 15th Anniversary Celebration. As alumni of the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, Keely discussed her experiences with the centre and her current legal practice.
Keely Kinley | November 15, 2023
Tom Curry co-chaired The Advocates' Society's Examinations for Discovery: Building Block Series. In the second block of the series, Tom led a plenary session on how to effectively ask powerful discovery questions and other discovery techniques.
Tom Curry | November 14, 2023
Militza Boljevic presented a guest lecture at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law’s Legal Research & Writing class for first year law students. Militza spoke about how to apply legal research and writing skills to the practice of law.
Militza Boljevic | November 14, 2023
Monique Jilesen was invited to present at The Advocates' Society's Fall Convention. Monique participated on the panel discussion, Things You Were Afraid to Say.
Monique Jilesen | November 4, 2023
Sahar Talebi was invited to speak at the Canadian Council on International Law's 52nd Annual Conference. As part of a panel, Sahar examined human rights abuse in Iran and the struggle for accountability.
Sahar Talebi | November 2, 2023
Published by Lexpert, Christopher Yung authored an article on issues related to employees when a company begins bankruptcy or insolvency proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.
Christopher Yung | October 26, 2023
Monique Jilesen was invited to share her expertise at The Advocates' Society's annual program on Evidence for Litigators. Monique participated on the panel Arguing Hearsay Exceptions and Other Objections.
Monique Jilesen | October 24, 2023
Monique Jilesen and Brian Kolenda shared their expertise at The Advocates' Society's annual program on Class Actions Advocacy, co-chaired by Jonathan Chen. The program offered the latest developments, comparative legislation, and multi-jurisdictional challenges in class actions. Monique presented on "Cross Examination of Experts: Advanced Skills," while Brian presented on "Lightning Round: Case Law Updates in Class Actions Litigation".
Monique Jilesen, Brian Kolenda & Jonathan Chen | October 20, 2023
Published by Lexpert, Margaret Robbins authored an article exploring the impact of Bill C-11, which was passed earlier this year and has the potential to reshape what it means to be a Canadian on the internet.
Margaret Robbins | October 18, 2023
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At The Advocates' Society's program, Tom Curry shared his expertise on the panel "Effective Commissions Advocacy Inside the Hearing Room." Tom offered his expert insights into the work of commissions and inquiries, how they function, and what makes for effective advocacy in these dynamic, multi-party forums.
Tom Curry | October 17, 2023
Andrew Moeser was at the IPIC2023 Conference in Winnipeg. Andrew led a panel discussion on "Natural Selection and the Origin of the Species Patent: Are Selection Patents Evolving or Dying Out?".
Andrew Moeser | October 13, 2023
Jordana Sanft was at the IPIC2023 Conference in Winnipeg. Jordana led a panel discussion on "What I Wish I Knew When I Was a Practitioner – Views from the Bench".
Jordana Sanft | October 12, 2023
Tom Curry co-chaired The Advocates' Society's Examinations for Discovery: Building Block Series. In the first block of the series, Tom will led a plenary session on how to properly plan for discovery and strategically use every step of the process to your advantage.
Tom Curry | October 11, 2023
Sahar Talebi was honoured to lead an honest, important, and inspiring fireside chat with keynote speaker, Lisa LaFlamme, at Young Women in Law’s 12th Annual Charity Gala.
Sahar Talebi | October 5, 2023
Mark Veneziano was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's acclaimed annual workshop "Do a Trial!". The program offered a unique opportunity for lawyers to test their trial skills in a real courtroom before a judge.
Mark Veneziano | September 23, 2023
Lawrence E. Thacker and Sean Lewis co-authored the blog From Gold Mining in the Nevada Desert to Seeking Declaratory Relief on the Commercial List, which was published on commerciallist.com.
Lawrence E. Thacker & Sean Lewis | August 17, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel co-authored the article "How Divided is the Wagner Court? An Assessment of Disagreement Over its First Five Years" which was published in the Supreme Court Law Review. The article relies on Lenczner Slaght Data-Driven Decisions' Supreme Court of Canada Database, found on supremecourtdatabase.com.
Paul-Erik Veel | August 16, 2023
Sana Halwani shared her expertise at the joint Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and McGill University Summer IP Course. Sana presented Copyright in an Educational Setting.
Sana Halwani | July 26, 2023
Nicole Naglie co-authored an article, published by the Canadian HR Reporter, on the new rules around temporary help. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Nicole Naglie | July 17, 2023
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Lawrence E. Thacker, Risa M. Kirshblum. Sana Halwani, and Jonathan Chen were invited to share their expertise at Osgoode Professional Development's 44th Annual Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop.
July 10, 2023
Jordana Sanft shared her expertise at the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada's webinar on Protecting Confidential Information – the Interplay between Implied Undertaking, Protective Orders/Agreements, and the Open Court Principle.
Jordana Sanft | June 27, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at OsgoodePD's certificate program on Professional Regulation and Discipline in the Ontario Health Care Sector. Paul-Erik presented on Module 5: Penalty Hearings and Appeals.
Paul-Erik Veel | June 21, 2023
Gillian Scott was invited to share her expertise at Canadian Lawyer’s annual LegalTech Summit. Gillian moderated the session titled The Strategic Use of Legal Tech: Adopting a Client-Focused Innovation Strategy. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Gillian Scott | June 15, 2023
Christina Shiels-Singh was invited to share her expertise at the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario. Christina shared her top tips on how to effectively use CaseLines.
Christina Shiels-Singh | June 14, 2023
Peter Griffin was invited to share his expertise on the panel Significant Recent Civil Securities Litigation Decisions.
Peter Griffin | June 14, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel co-chaired The Advocates' Society's program titled "Technology for Litigators." The panel discussed and demonstrated how to use technology to become a more efficient and persuasive advocate.
Paul-Erik Veel | June 13, 2023
Gillian Scott was invited to share her expertise at The Advocates’ Society’s program on Technology for Litigators. As part of a panel, Gillian discussed how technology can streamline processes and take advocacy to the next level. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Gillian Scott | June 13, 2023
Risa M. Kirshblum is co-chairing The Advocates' Society's annual program on Examining and Cross-Examining Experts. The program will explore practical issues relating to expert evidence and offer winning strategies on how to choose, use, prepare, examine and challenge expert witnesses.
Risa M. Kirshblum | May 30, 2023
Sana Halwani was invited to share her expertise at The Advocates' Society's program titled The Art of Settlement. Sana will present on Best Practices for Drafting Settlement Agreements.
Sana Halwani | May 26, 2023
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Risa M. Kirshblum shared her expertise at The Advocates' Society's Building Block Series on Cross-Examinations.
May 16, 2023
Jonathan Chen shared his expertise at the Ontario Bar Association's program on Evidence Tips & Tricks for Early Career Litigators. Jonathan discussed the fundamental aspects of presenting evidence properly and highlighted practical and strategic tips in the courtroom.
Jonathan Chen | May 12, 2023
Tom Curry was invited to speak at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association's Spring Conference. Tom presented on the panel Victorious Losers: How to Thrive Despite Losing.
Tom Curry | May 12, 2023
Brendan F. Morrison was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's Commercial List Advocacy program. Brendan presented on the panel "Hot Topics in Commercial List Advocacy".
Brendan F. Morrison | May 11, 2023
Rebecca Jones and Tom Curry presented at The Advocates' Society's annual program titled "Dealing With Difficult Counsel". Rebecca co-chaired the program, and Tom spoke on the panel Lawyers Dealing with Lawyers: Practical Strategies for Dealing with Un-Civil Counsel.
Tom Curry & Rebecca Jones | May 9, 2023
Sarah Millar was invited to share her expertise at the Ontario Legal Conference series. Sarah presented on the panel "Cross-Border Data Transfers and Cybersecurity."
Sarah Millar | May 4, 2023
Tom Curry was invited to share his expertise at The Advocates' Society's Spring Symposium. Tom will present on the panel At the Intersection of Law, Rights, and Politics: the Freedom Convoy and the Emergency Act Commission.
Tom Curry | April 26, 2023
Colin Johnston will present at the OBA's 21st Annual Current Issues in Employment Law, an essential program for staying up to date on the latest developments in employment law. Colin will share his expertise on the panel Best Practices for Conducting Workplace Investigations.
Colin Johnston | April 25, 2023
Jaan Lilles and Colin Johnston will be sharing their expertise at OsgoodePD's annual program on professional discipline hearings. Jaan will discuss Assessing Duties and Powers while Colin presents on Examinations, Interviews, Inquiries.
Jaan Lilles & Colin Johnston | April 18, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to share his expertise at Osgoode's Annual Constitutional Cases Conference. On the panel Scrutinizing the Supreme Court with Digital Technology, Paul-Erik discussed the use of digital technology to assist in analysis of the work of Canada’s Supreme Court.
Paul-Erik Veel | April 14, 2023
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Nina Bombier chaired The Advocates' Society's program titled Perspectives on Jury Trials Across Canada. Nina shared her expertise on successful strategies and what to expect from jury trials.
Nina Bombier | April 12, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel chaired the Ontario Bar Association's program titled Your Essential Guide to Appellate Advocacy. Paul-Erik provided his expert insights on effective appellate advocacy.
Paul-Erik Veel | April 5, 2023
Monique Jilesen presented at The Advocates' Society's program Cross-Examination: Building Block Series Block Two: Conducting an Effective Cross. Monique discussed how she developed her personal style for cross-examinations and how you can too.
Monique Jilesen | April 4, 2023
Paul-Erik Veel was invited to speak at the LSO's program on Financial Accounting for Litigators 2023. Paul-Erik discussed Current Topics in Professional Ethics: Best Practices for Managing Valuation and Litigation Support Mandates.
Paul-Erik Veel | April 3, 2023
Christina Shiels-Singh was invited to present at CDL's annual program for law clerks. Christina shared her expertise on "CaseLines – Preparing for Hearings".
Christina Shiels-Singh | March 30, 2023
Gillian Scott was invited to share her expertise at the Legal Foresight Summit. Gillian was a panelist on Operating at the Speed of Change – on Tech and Talent, where she discussed how technology and talent enable law firms to adapt, grow, and improve their business models to better serve clients, seize new opportunities, and meet the challenges facing both firms and their clients. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Gillian Scott | March 30, 2023
Monique Jilesen was invited to share her expertise at the OBA's 10th Annual Professionalism Issues for Business Lawyers program. Monique will discuss "Issues of Good Faith and Mistakes in Contractual Negotiations".