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

Law and Mental Health In Canada – Ruby and Me

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I want to celebrate especially my co-Editor and co-Author on this latest book, Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials. Ruby and I have been friends for something like 15 years when I first met her and she … Continue reading →

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WiCCD co-hosts Criminal Law Speed Mentoring Event jointly with WLMP on November 10 2022 6:30-7:30 (ET)

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD is proud to work with the Women’s Legal Mentorship Program (WLMP) on this important event Meet WiCCD’s 13 amazing mentors here:

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Coercion Taking Over: Community Treatment Orders Explode in Ontario – Part 2 – Lawyer’s Daily Nov 3 2022

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This is the second in a two-part series on CTOs in Ontario. The first piece is reproduced here: You can find the full second piece here: Coercion Taking Over: Community Treatment Orders Explode in Ontario Part 2 The Lawyer’s Daily … Continue reading →

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Coercion Taking Over: Community Treatment Orders Explode in Ontario – Part 1 – Lawyer’s Daily Nov 2 2022

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

You can find the full article here: Coercion Taking Over: Community Treatment Orders Explode in Ontario Part 1 Nov 2 2022 The Lawyer’s Daily This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily, (www.thelawyersdaily.ca) a division of LexisNexis Canada. Coercion … Continue reading →

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Law and Mental Health In Canada: Cases and Materials

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Here is a lovely Promotional Flyer with all the Info you Need about our New Book Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials Promotional Flyer ONLINE STORE to ORDER LMHC: Cases and Materials LexisNexis ONLINE STORE to ORDER … Continue reading →

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LexisNexis Titles on Mental Health and Disability Law

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

WRITTEN BY TWO LEADING EXPERTS IN MENTAL HEALTH LAWPRE-ORDER NOW – SAVE 10%* WITH PROMO CODE LMH10Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and MaterialsGeneral Editors and Authors: Anita Szigeti & Ruby DhandThis new publication brings together in a summary … Continue reading →

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The Honourable Justice Sheilah Martin of the SCC Will Address WiCCD to mark our Milestone First Anniversary Feb 8 2023 6 pm EST!

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Justice Martin will address WiCCD’s Membership at 6 pm to 7 pm EST on Feb 8 2023 to mark WiCCD’s milestone first anniversary. Keynote address will be followed by members’ Q and A. The event will be virtual and a … Continue reading →

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Be CAREFUL Out There: Common Pitfalls in Assessing Capacity – Published in Health Law in Canada Volume 43 No 2 – November 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I couldn’t be more excited to see something finally in print, truth be told. In or around late 2016 / early 2017, I had this idea for an Acronym that would help capacity assessors identify the essential elements of doing … Continue reading →

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NARPA Conference Under Way in New Jersey Oct 26-29 2022

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I am so absolutely thrilled to be here amongst my good friends, cherished colleagues and fellow Board members. First time in person since 2019!! Conference schedule is absolutely brimming with amazing content! Here is a link to the full conference … Continue reading →

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Disability Rights Under the Charter – An Asper Centre Charter a Course Podcast Episode with David Lepofsky, Stephen Aylward and Anita Szigeti – Oct 21 2022

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

It is very exciting to see the release of this special Podcast episode today. I had a fabulous time recording the episode back in August of this year and meeting David. I blogged about the experience here: Today the Asper … Continue reading →

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