Monthly Archives: December 2022

New Work Spaces for 2023 for Anita of ASA

Fortunate to have this amazing space redecorated to allow me ample space to WFH in lieu of my own office at the Law Chambers where I worked from 2012-2022. Featuring a stunning sculpture by Slavo Cech https://www.saatchiart.com/slavocech

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WiCCD Closes Out Our Incredible First Year – Dec 2022!

For all our programs and to Become a WiCCD member, check out WiCCD’s Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/wiccd This is our Year In Review for 2022! Women in Canadian Criminal Defence – WiCCD – pronounced Wicked – was founded in December of … Continue reading

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times – 2022 recap – Anita’s year-end review December 23, 2022

2022 was a year of contradictions and a roller coaster of emotions. It was without a doubt the busiest year I’ve had in my career, marked by the most extreme emotions celebrating major accomplishments, but also facing serious issues. We … Continue reading

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Photo Essay of Transformation of Our Home August 2022

This house was built in 1856! It’s been through a lot over the years. When we purchased the home in 2005 it was glitter infused teal stucco with white trim. We turned it a taupe/grey with burgundy, greige and black … Continue reading

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LexisNexis Podcasts are Up Accompanying Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials – free CPD!

Proud to bring you some FREE CPD from @LexisNexisCan for those who still need it: Main page: https://lexisnexiscanada.podbean.com Ontario Coroner’s Inquests where Mental Health is an Issue: https://podbean.com/media/share/pb-2jmxu-133df23 (0.5) Practising Mental Health Law in Canada: https://podbean.com/media/share/pb-c5bp2-133df52 (1.0)

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Throwback Thursday to the 2011 Bencher Elections!

This made me smile so much – finally found a whole bag of the hand-made buttons my cherished friend and now co-author and editor Dr Ruby Dhand and I used to promote me trying to get $$ for Legal Aid … Continue reading

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More Good News for Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials – It’s About to Ship Out in Print!!

We are anticipating delivery of our author copies in just about two weeks – with goose-bumpy excitement. Our Product Page has been updated so you can now see Full Author Bios for all our Wonderful Contributing Authors and some excerpts … Continue reading

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Call for Participants in Survey re: Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault in Canadian Criminal Defence

I am conducting some research regarding the incidence of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the practice of criminal defence including law students studying in the area. The first stage of this study is restricted to those who identify as … Continue reading

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Preliminary Survey Results – Sexual Harassment and Assault of Women Law Students and Lawyers in Criminal Defence – Canada – December 10-13 2022

I am conducting an anonymous and confidential survey of women and gender diverse criminal defence lawyers in Canada. The survey was launched on December 10, 2022 and that’s the date of the first version of this post. The post has … Continue reading

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Update on Launch of Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials by Anita and Ruby, LexisNexis

Our beautiful book is now officially launched – in part – student e-Books have been published! If you’re a law student, you can now purchase the Student e-Book version of this book, which is priced lower than the print volume. … Continue reading

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