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- Education:
- University of Windsor (2018) JD
- University of Detroit Mercy (2018) JD (Summa Cum Laude)
- York University (2011) BA (Political Science and Criminology) (Honours)
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Sahar Talebi (she/her)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Sahar’s litigation practice includes injunctions, contract and shareholder disputes and civil fraud matters. Prior to being called to the Bar, Sahar was a summer and articling student at Lenczner Slaght.
Sahar is a graduate of the University of Windsor’s Dual JD program with the University of Detroit Mercy, and holds both Canadian and American Law degrees.
At school, Sahar was the recipient of several Academic Achievement awards, including the Frank Murphy Honor Society Award reserved to students graduating at the top of their class, who significantly contributed to the legal community. She also worked as a teaching assistant in the Comparative Legal Writing and Research course, and clerked for the Hon. Chief Judge Phillip J. Shefferly, in the Eastern District of Michigan Federal Court. Sahar was also focused on various advocacy and access to justice initiatives. She volunteered at Pro Bono Students Canada: Windsor Law Chapter, the Windsor Refugee Sponsorship Support Program, as well as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Legal Clinic in Detroit, Michigan.
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Bell Media Inc et al v Warner Bros. Discovery et al
Counsel to the Warner Bros. Discovery entities responding to Bell Media Inc.’s request for a permanent injunction seeking to prevent Warner Bros. Discovery from licensing television content to Rogers Communications Inc.
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Metro Ontario Inc v Mouzakitis et al
Counsel to Metro Ontario Inc. successfully obtaining a Mareva injunction and Anton Piller Orders, against former employees for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and fraud.
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Counsel to financial solutions company responding to injunction brought by telecommunications company for confidential data.
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10390160 Canada Ltd et al v Casey et al
Counsel to a number of investors in a limited partnership commencing an action for breach of contract and seeking a Mareva injunction against the Defendants.
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Various DCR Strategies Inc Matters
Counsel to the Plaintiff DCR Strategies Inc. in a number of matters, seeking damages and injunctive relief relating to disclosure and use of confidential information.
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Agent for class counsel in a class proceeding by residents, employees, and businesses in Ottawa against the Freedom Convoy organizers. Successfully obtained an ex parte Mareva order freezing donations made to Freedom Convoy organizers and preserving the funds for the benefit of Ottawa residents, employees, and businesses.
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City of Hamilton Judicial Inquiry
Counsel to the City of Hamilton in a Judicial Inquiry into the Red Hill Valley Parkway.
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Counsel to various stakeholders in competing applications for the appointment of a receiver and manager pursuant to subsection 243(1) the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, section 101 of the Courts of Justice Act, and an application for protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.
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Sakab Saudi Holding Company v Al Jabri et al
Counsel to Canadian cybersecurity suppliers in dispute between Saudi companies and former Minister of Saudi government. Successfully set aside Norwich Orders affecting the Canadian suppliers that had been obtained on an ex parte basis.
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Petrochemical Commercial Company International Ltd v Nexus
Counsel to individual respondents in an application relating to a worldwide and multijurisdictional Mareva injunction, including Malaysia, Cyprus and Australia.
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Young Women in Law - Director of Sponsorship
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The Advocates' Society - Chair of the Allyship Working Group, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee Representative, Member of the Young Advocates’ Society Committee
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Canadian Bar Association
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Ontario Bar Association
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Group of Racialized (Ontario) Women Litigators (GROWL) - Committee Member, Mentor
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Women’s Law Association of Ontario - Mentor
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Lenczner Slaght Litigators Elected to The Advocates’ Society’s Leadership
We are pleased to announce that Sahar Talebi, Aoife Quinn, Aaron Grossman, Christopher Yung, Paul-Erik Veel, and Andrew Parley will be serving prominent leadership positions at The Advocates’ Society, a preeminent organization dedicated to promoting effective advocacy and access to justice.
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The 12th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala
Sahar Talebi is featured in Precedent Magazine's recap on The 12th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala. Sahar Talebi, YWL's Director of Sponsorship, led a fireside chat with former CTV National News anchor Lisa LaFlamme.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Eight New Associates
Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to strengthen its talent pool with the addition of eight exceptional associates.
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Accelerating Progress – Supporting Women Change-Makers in the Legal Profession
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.
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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.
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The 12th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala
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.
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Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality in the Legal Professions
Sahar Talebi was a featured speaker at the Law Society of Ontario's 2023 International Women's Day event: "Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality in the Legal Professions". Sahar joined a panel of diverse legal professionals who shared how they have championed innovation and technology, and driven Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles in their organizations.
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Sahar Talebi was invited to share her expertise on Written Advocacy as part of Windsor Law's Advocacy & Mooting Program.
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CBA Competition Law Online Symposium
Sahar Talebi shared her expertise on the session titled "What is Happening with Injunction Jurisprudence at the Competition Tribunal?".
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Women Inspiring Women: Women Legal Leaders
Sahar Talebi was a featured speaker at the Law Society of Ontario's 2022 International Women's Day event: "Women Inspiring Women: Women Legal Leaders". Sahar joined a panel of diverse legal professionals who shared stories of what inspired them to choose their career paths, the challenges faced along the way and how they work to promote the advancement of women in the legal professions.
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Young Advocates Braving the Virtual Courtroom: Practical Tips & Advice from the Commercial List
Sahar Talebi authored the blog Young Advocates Braving the Virtual Courtroom: Practical Tips & Advice from the Commercial List, which was published on commerciallist.com.
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The Mareva Injunction: An Extraordinary Remedy
Sahar Talebi's blog The Mareva Injunction: An Extraordinary Remedy was published on commerciallist.com.
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Litigation Practice Employer Panel
Sahar Talebi spoke on Windsor Law's Career Services webinar Litigation Practice. The panel spoke to law students interested in practicing litigation.