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Publications & Presentations
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Lawrence Thacker, Risa Kirshblum, Monique Jilesen, Brendan Morrison, and Jonathan Chen will participate as instructors at the 46th Annual Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (ITAW), hosted by Osgoode Professional Development. Jonathan McDaniel and Kate Costin will also take part in ITAW, serving as Mock Expert Witnesses. This program will gather over 100 experts in advocacy skills training and guest speakers who are active members of the Bench and Bar. Attendees will have 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 will lead a discussion on the intersection of copyright law and artificial intelligence. The panel will also explore the recent U.S. decisions involving copyright and AI, while examining its potential influence on Canadian legal frameworks.
Martin Brandsma | June 23, 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 will help 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 will offer 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 will also explore 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 will be speaking on the panel, IP Litigation in the AI Era: Challenges and Strategies where she will discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of intellectual property litigation. The session will cover 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
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
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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 has been invited to speak at the Legal Marketing Association’s upcoming webinar, Canadian Border Declarations: What We Brought Back from the LMA Annual Conference.
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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 Healthcare.” This series kept participants informed about significant cases and legislative updates. Amanda discussed the recent decision in Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario v Trozzi.
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
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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
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.
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
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
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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
Mark Hunter was invited to speak at a LAWPro and Toronto Lawyers Association program, offering actionable takeaways in marketing, management, and mentorship, and equipping participants with the tools to elevate their legal careers. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Mark Hunter | October 16, 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
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
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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
Donya Tamehi authored an article for Osgoode’s legal commentary blog, theCourt.ca. The article discusses how the upcoming R v Kinamore appeal gives the Supreme Court of Canada an opportunity to clarify the role of "uneven scrutiny" as a ground for appellate review and to assess exemptions of Crown-led evidence from s. 276 voir dires. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Donya Tamehi | August 16, 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
Donya Tamehi authored an article for Osgoode’s legal commentary blog, theCourt.ca. The article analyzes the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association v Ontario (Attorney General), examining both majority and dissenting opinions, and critiques the risks posed by the dissent’s call for broad legislative deference. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Donya Tamehi | July 19, 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
Donya Tamehi authored an article for Osgoode’s legal commentary blog, theCourt.ca. The article comments on how the Supreme Court’s decision in R v Abdullahi underscores the importance of clear, judge-led jury instructions on complex legal definitions. (Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght)
Donya Tamehi | July 3, 2024
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Donya Tamehi authored an article for Osgoode’s legal commentary blog, theCourt.ca. The article critiques the Ontario Superior Court of Justice's decision in Mirza v Law Society of Ontario, arguing that while the court correctly voided compromised bar exam results, its reasoning on procedural fairness was flawed, and calls for legislative reform of the Law Society Act and its by-laws.
Donya Tamehi | July 2, 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
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
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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
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 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
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We were proud to continue our sponsorship of Western Law’s Annual Advocacy Competition in Legal Ethics and Professionalism. Madison Robins, Sean Lewis, Bonnie Greenaway, Sahar Talebi, and Kyle Magee participated as judges.
March 7, 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
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 our 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
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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
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.