Articles 2023

Recently, I was provided with the opportunity to advance a constitutional challenge to section 31 of the Family Law Act on behalf of my client, Joshua Coates. The case – Coates v. Watson, 2017 ONCJ 454 - represents a victory for a variety of historically discriminated against groups, namely individuals with disabilities, children of LGBTQ same-sex parented families, custodial parents who are overwhelmingly women, and children born of unmarried parents.

When do you gown? A practical question not taught in law school, the following will provide a how to guide on the do’s and don’ts of dressing for court. The general rule is that if you are appearing before a Master you are not required to gown, whereas if you are appearing before a judge you are required to gown.

The Young Lawyers’ Division in Ottawa hosted its annual event Expert Advice on Launching your Legal Career: I have my Law Degree, Now What? The first part of the event focused on ways to facilitate the transition from school into the legal profession. The second part of the event focused on more practical matters. However, the highlight of the day was the short presentation given on how to handle our finances.

The author shares her personal experience and tips on how to survive hire-back season.

The author explains the types of powers of attorney and the importance of them.

On the last Tuesday in May, the Ontario Bar Association will be hosting its inaugural Young Lawyers Gala. The keynote speaker will be Michael Bryant, the former Attorney General of Ontario and current change-maker.

The author explains an emerging Law of Tort - "Breach of Confidence" using the recent case of Doe 464533 v N.D., 2016.

The author attended the program “Candid Conversations on the Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Practice of Law Today”, held by the OBA. She shares her experience and the tips she got from Justice Moldaver, Justice Cote, and Justice Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada.