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

Ontario Court of Appeal Launches Symposium in honour of the late Justice Marc Rosenberg January 28 2023

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

The Criminal Appellate Advocacy Development Program: In Honour of the Honourable Marc Rosenberg An Opportunity for Junior Counsel to Obtain Mentorship, Guidance and Experience in the Court of Appeal for Ontario GUIDELINES and INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM The purpose of … Continue reading →

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LAMDA and CLOC host 3rd Bench and Bar Zoom Advocacy Conference for Criminal Appellate Bar with Judges of the Court of Appeal for Ontario Jan 26 2023

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

LAMDA is delighted to co-host this now annual event which is highly anticipated by the criminal appellate bar each year. LAMDA is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 3rd Bar and Bench Zoom Advocacy Conference on … Continue reading →

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And then there were four – Anita’s LN Titles 2023!

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I now have four LexisNexis titles in print or on pre-order with a new Edition of the Halsbury’s coming in 2023 as well – three 2023 Titles! I am grateful and proud to contribute to scholarship and publishing in mental health law! I hope you enjoy the works!!
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Law and Mental Health in Canada: Cases and Materials Now Available for Pre-Order through Lexis Nexis Oct 3

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Digital access should be available by end of this year. In print January 2, 2023! Pre-order the volume here – and for a limited time, enjoy a special introductory discount of 10% using the CODE LMH10 at check-out: PRE-ORDER LAW … Continue reading →

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Law Society of Ontario Panel on Professionalism and Practice Management Issues in Administrative Law Oct 6 2022 12:00 pm

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Program Agenda is available here: Professionalism and Practice Management Issues in Administrative Law 2022 You can register here: https://store.lso.ca/professionalism-and-practice-management-issues-in-administrative-law-2022 Description The events of the last few years have changed the way administrative legal professionals manage their clients and themselves. Client … Continue reading →

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REACH CANADA panel on Strategies for Legal Professionals to Assist Clients with Mental Health Disabilities Oct 6 2022 5:30 pm

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THIS PROGRAM Strategies for Legal Professionals to Assist Clients with Mental Health Disabilities Strategies for Legal Professionals to Assist Clients with Mental Health Disabilities (CPD ACCREDITED & REGISTRATION DETAILS NOW AVAILABLE!) Date: October 6, 2022 … Continue reading →

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An Interview with NARPA Board Member Kathy Flaherty

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This is a fabulous interview!! Here: Reconsidering Care and Coercion in Psychiatry: Kathleen Flaherty, JD https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/antidepressants-do-not-work-by-numbing-emotions Reconsidering Care and Coercion in Psychiatry: Kathleen Flaherty, JD April 21, 2021 Awais Aftab, MD Series | Conversations in Critical Psychiatry A lawyer discusses … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Anita’s 30 years at the Ontario Bar September 24 1992 to September 24 2022

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I know it’s funny how this can be what with me being 29 still and a new call in Nunavut just in my 8th year there (I’m a 2014 call to the Nunavut Bar), but still it somehow happened that … Continue reading →

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When no means yes: Laws that replace consent with coercion troubling trend – Lawyer’s Daily Sept 14 2022

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

You can find the full article here: When no means yes: Laws that replace consent with coercion troubling trend This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily, (www.thelawyersdaily.ca) a division of LexisNexis Canada. When no means yes: Laws that … Continue reading →

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Anita Presents to Presiding Officers and Coroner’s Counsel on “Inquests Where Mental Health is an Issue” September 14 2022

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I am honoured and privileged to speak with Coroners and Presiding Officers of Inquests including as well Coroner’s counsel and investigative officers today about Inquests where Mental Health is an issue. I have been counsel on at least two dozen, … Continue reading →

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