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- University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2018) JD
- McGill University (2014) BA (Political Science and English Literature)
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Jessica Kras (she/her)
is an associate at Lenczner Slaght.
Jessica’s growing practice encompasses a broad range of litigation matters, including commercial litigation and professional liability.
Jessica is a graduate of the University of Toronto where she obtained both her JD and Masters of Public Policy. While at law school, Jessica coordinated student volunteers at Pro Bono Ontario’s civil litigation clinic, served as President of Out in Law, and worked as an editor of the Indigenous Law Journal. She also earned a certificate in Aboriginal law and was awarded the Edward J Kowal Prize for achievement in commercial law courses.
A passionate oral advocate, Jessica participated in and coached the Laskin Moot and was selected to represent the University of Toronto at its annual Grand Moot in 2017.
Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Jessica worked as a summer student with the Ministry of the Attorney General, Crown Law Office – Civil Division and as a research assistant in constitutional law.
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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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Counsel to several defendant physicians in connection with a medical negligence action after a woman died from an aortic dissection. Successfully defended the action through a 10-week trial.
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Independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by a senior official.
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Counsel to Walmart in two proposed class actions (Ontario and British Columbia) relating to the manufacturing, supply and sale of Zantac Ranitidine.
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Cheesman v Credit Valley Hospital
Counsel to a defendant ophthalmologist in an Action alleging negligence in respect of the care and treatment of an infection resulting in sepsis and multiple complications. Successful in having the Action dismissed following a 15 week trial before a jury.
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Counsel to the successful defendant physician in a medical malpractice trial involving allegations that the physician was negligent in his management of shoulder dystocia during delivery. Decision includes important consideration of the causation principles applicable to medical malpractice actions generally.
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Lipson v Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Counsel to defendant law firm in a class action in connection with a charitable tax program. The Court of Appeal rendered a seminal decision on the commonality of the defence of a limitation period on a certification motion. In 2023, the Court approved the successful resolution of the action.
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Ontario Bar Association
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Lexpert's Top 10 Business Decisions of 2021/2022
In Lexpert's Top 10 Business Decisions of 2021/2022, Lenczner Slaght is featured for its involvement in Li v Barber and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v Entertainment Software Association. Monique Jilesen was further interviewed on our involvement in Li v Barber, where our team successfully obtained a precedent-setting Mareva order.
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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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Rethinking the Rules of Civil Evidence
In the March 2022 edition of The Advocates' Journal, Monique Jilesen and Jessica Kras provided a practical refresher on the evidentiary principles that govern the use and admissibility of documents to refresh a witness’s memory.