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Nabila Khan

This is What a Lawyer Looks Like: Meet Naomi Sayers

  • May 01, 2020
  • Nabila Khan, Section Newsletter Editor

The face of law is changing. In an effort to highlight the diverse range of individuals working across the legal landscape, we are pleased to present our new series, This is What a Lawyer Looks Like. The goal of this series is to put racialized and Indigenous women lawyers in the spotlight and amplify their voices in the conversation about gender equality. In this instalment: meet Naomi Sayers, an Indigenous-feminist lawyer and advocate.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum

A Day in the Life of a Lawyer - WFH Edition

  • May 01, 2020
  • Michelle Seto, CPD Liaison

Wondering how your fellow lawyers are faring the WFH life? WLF Executive Member, Michelle Seto, provides a glimpse into her day.

Women Lawyers Forum, Student Forum
Transforming Regulation – New Approaches for the Age of Data and Humans

Transforming Regulation – New Approaches for the Age of Data and Humans

  • April 29, 2020
  • Robin Bates

On April 27, 2020, a group of public sector lawyers and attendees tuned in to hear Professor Christopher Hodges speak about changing approaches to regulation in the modern world. The event was co-chaired by Robin Bates (Ontario Ombudsman) and Michael Rothe (Canadian Finance and Leasing Association).

Public Sector Lawyers, Student Forum

COVID-19: Implications for Environmental Permitting and Compliance

  • April 28, 2020
  • Richard J. King, Jennifer Fairfax, Alexandre Fallon, Patrick G. Welsh, Jessica Kennedy, Julien Hynes-Gagné, Evan Barz, Véronique Paré, Jesse Baker

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted environmental permitting and enforcement activities in many Canadian jurisdictions. This update provides a cross-country overview of Canadian government pronouncements or guidance in respect of environmental permitting and compliance obligations during the pandemic.

Environmental Law, Student Forum