Author Archives: Anita Szigeti

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About Anita Szigeti

• Called to the Bar (1992) • U of T Law grad (1990) • Sole practitioner (33 years) • Partner in small law firm (Hiltz Szigeti) 2002 - 2013 • Mom to two astonishing kids, Scarlett (20+) and Sebastian (20-) • (Founding) Chair of Mental Health Legal Committee for ten years (1997 to 2007) * Founding President of Law and Mental Disorder Association - LAMDA since 2017 * Founder and Secretary to Women in Canadian Criminal Defence - WiCCD - since 2022 • Counsel to clients with serious mental health issues before administrative tribunals and on appeals • Former Chair, current member of LAO’s mental health law advisory committee • Educator, lecturer, widely published author (including 5 text books on consent and capacity law, Canadian civil mental health law, the criminal law of mental disorder, a law school casebook and a massive Anthology on all things mental health and the law) • Thirty+ years’ experience as counsel to almost exclusively legally aided clients • Frequently appointed amicus curiae • Fearless advocate • Not entirely humourless

High Risk Accused (HRA) Designation Removed in Manitoba – R v. Farley June 16 2026

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

CBC covers this case here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/trevor-farley-high-risk-accused-decision-9.7235816 and earlier with links to applicable case law here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/trevor-farley-high-risk-accused-designation-9.7212368 Winnipeg judge removes high-risk label for man found not criminally responsible in parents’ killings Family of victim who survived disappointed in decision, although Trevor … Continue reading →

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Ontarians contesting involuntary care face low likelihood of success, IJB analysis shows – Investigative Journalism

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Investigative Journalism Bureau begins a series by Anna Mehler Paperny here:

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CUTIE PIE ARRIVES – SOUR CHERRIES FOR ALL – JUNE 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

For years I have begged and this year I have received, drumroll, a sour cherry BUSH, because our yards front and back are tiny and they need full sun so we have no room for a tree. This is the … Continue reading →

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The Front Yard Spring / Summer 2026 – Sparking Joy

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Anita Szigeti
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Gender Bias and Bullying in Criminal Defence – WiCCD CPD this coming week (June 2, 2026) and related resources

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

For those interested in this vexing topic, lots of things to check out for history, insight and plans of action if not solutions per se! On my LinkedIn here https://tinyurl.com/2jdy58sv Join Women In Canadian Criminal Defence next week on June … Continue reading →

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PSA* – To all Ontario Legal Professionals – Check your LSO Connects Portal and LawPro to confirm payment of licensing fees and transactional levies and to ensure your license was not suspended on May 20, 2026

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

*UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE LSO’S MESSAGE TO THE PROFESSION MAY 23 2026 On Saturday MAY 23, 2026, the LSO posted this to their Website https://lso.ca/news-events/news/latest-news-2026/administrative-suspensions-following-march-31-dea and on Sunday May 24, 2026 to LinkedIn It says in pertinent part the following: … Continue reading →

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WiCCD Presents: Orlando Da Silva – A Conversation about his new book “Thank God I Failed”

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

I recently interviewed Orlando Da Silva, LSM about his life, career and his important new book “Thank God I Failed”, which I’ve had the privilege to read and couldn’t recommend more highly to any legal professional in particular. His book, … Continue reading →

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The Rosenberg Mentorship Moot Returns for the Third Time January 30, 2027 – SAVE THE DATE!

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Everyone historically involved with this special program is excited about its return for the third time in January of 2027. The Court of Appeal provides some information about the upcoming moot here: https://www.ontariocourts.ca/coa/ For more information and a recap of … Continue reading →

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Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD)’s Intervention Journey Begins in 2026 with three cases in three months before the Supreme Court of Canada

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

The organization I founded in 2022 is not yet even five, but in our 4th year, has begun an intervention journey I couldn’t be more proud about. In a universe where older male counsel tend to get all the speaking … Continue reading →

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WiCCD’s Third Intervention in the SCC Now in the Books! R v. Burke-Whittaker May 19 2026

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Women In Canadian Criminal Defence is proud of our intervention team of Keara Lundrigan, Megan Stephens, Neha Chugh and Hamna Anwar for their role in today’s appeal in R v. Burke-Whittaker in the Supreme Court of Canada | Cour suprême … Continue reading →

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