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

Anita Szigeti Advocates is Hiring Another Articling Student – JUNE 2026 Start Date – Deadline : FRIDAY MAY 15 2026 at 5 pm

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Looking for a new articling student to start in the summer – likely in June, but we may also have a second position available for the fall. We offer a very high level litigation boutique law firm environment dedicated to … Continue reading →

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More Habeas Corpus for All – DIGGing Deeper – New WiCCD YouTube Webinar Release — Apr 25 2026

Posted on April 25, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

The first part of Women in Canadian Criminal Defence’s Habeas Corpus Series aired last Saturday, April 18th. You can learn more about it here: Today Part II – DIGGing Deeper is available to complete this short series on this important … Continue reading →

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Oversight fails when police investigate police

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

by Yusuf Faqiri, Anita Szigeti Originally published on Policy OptionsApril 23, 2026

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Jacques Gallant and the Toronto Star’s Four Part Series “20 Years in Isolation” Examining Long-Term Seclusion at Waypoint – April 23 – 28, 2026 and Three Follow-up Pieces Apr 29 – May 4, 2026

Posted on April 23, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Part 1 is out on April 23 2026 here: The story of Camelott Hamblett and why he’s spent two decades locked in a room alone at this Ontario psychiatric hospital Hamblett may be the one Ontarian who’s spent the most time … Continue reading →

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Habeas Corpus for All – New WiCCD YouTube Series Starts – April 18th 2026

Posted on April 18, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Some exciting news for WiCCD Members! In the coming months, we have a huge amount of new content being released weekly on our YouTube Channel so please tune in starting any time early on Saturday mornings! This new programming began … Continue reading →

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Anita Szigeti Advocates — Decades of Special Expertise in Representing Patient / Applicants Before the Consent and Capacity Board of Ontario – Anywhere in Ontario

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

I’m here to tell you, if you find yourself challenging something at the Consent and Capacity Board (CCB), you want to get the best representation possible and right now finding that special expertise is particularly difficult. The current systems in … Continue reading →

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“We Belong Here: Safety, Solidarity and Strength In Criminal Defence” – A Keynote Address by Judge Michelle Stanford of Kamloops BC to WiCCD – March 26 2026

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

The Honourable Michelle Stanford delivered a beautiful and energizing Keynote in celebration of Women Judges’ Day and our ongoing celebration of Black History month throughout the year. Thank you to Kyla Lee and Dr. Ruby Dhand for moderating this amazing … Continue reading →

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WiCCD Intervenes in the HAK appeal (“the appeal to end all appeals”) – March 26, 2026

Posted on March 22, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD is grateful to Maija Martin, our first Litigation Director for the first three years and Megan Stephens who took over that role as the new Litigation and Advocacy Committee Chair. Maija and Megan steered WiCCD’s first intervention together with … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to WiCCD’s President Cassandra DeMelo on being named among the Top 20 Under 40 for London, Ontario – March 12 2026

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Congratulations to Cassandra DeMelo, President of Women In Canadian Criminal Defence for being named among the top 20 under 40 in London, Ontario. Cassandra has served as WiCCD’s President for nearly a year now and was a founding member. She … Continue reading →

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Celebrating International Women’s Day – March 8 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD participated as a partner organization this year, once again, in the Law Society of Ontario’s International Women’s Day Program with President Cassandra DeMelo providing some closing reflections. The Paralegal Townhall with J.P. Rodriges and Justin Rochester led two wonderful … Continue reading →

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