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 Curriculum Vitae – Current – Versions

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

In order to facilitate access to various versions of my CV, to reduce the amount of time I spend sharing individuals files, I have created access here to three versions: (1) a 100 word informal bio with photo (2) a … Continue reading →

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Taking some time to recharge these (very worn out) Batteries – Summer of 2022 is Mine to Take Stock

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This past year the number of challenges faced by my little firm and by me personally have been astounding. Every member of my staff has faced unexpected health complications. Our work-load has exploded as we now do hearings across the … Continue reading →

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Coroner’s Inquest Jury into Marc Diza Ekamba’s Death Returns its Verdict and Recommendations June 3 2022

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Today the Jury returned its Verdict and Recommendations after nearly three weeks of evidence and submissions by parties including those in the public interest like my client, The Empowerment Council and BADC, the Black Action Defence Committee, powerfully represented by … Continue reading →

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CLA Recent Call Committee Hosts Sullivan and Chan, and R. v. Brown Lead Counsel and I crash the party

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

It was really beautiful and such a warm enveloping feeling to get together in the same, albeit sadly virtual, “room” with my friends and cherished colleagues, Stephanie DiGiuseppe who represented David Sullivan, Matt Gourlay and Danielle Robitaille who represented Thomas … Continue reading →

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WiCCD issues Joint Statement with the CLA on the arrest of Caryma Sa’d – May 30, 2022

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

The CBC media covered our concerns here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ford-rally-arrest-reaction-1.6471156 WiCCD and CLA’s Joint Statement is here: This is what it says: Statement on arrest of defence lawyer Caryma Sa’d On Thursday, May 26, 2022, defence lawyer Caryma Sa’d was arrested outside … Continue reading →

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In the LLB Tulip Garden – Spring (May) 2022

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This has been one of the most stressful times of my entire life and career. So personally and professionally. The last few weeks / months, have put an enormous strain on my mental health and resilience. My strength is being … Continue reading →

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Giving Away Some Earlier Editions of (My own) Mental Health Law Texts – New Books Coming out in 2022/23

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I’m excited about my publications coming out in the next six to nine months. Some new Editions of existing publications and a brand new book that’s going to make life a lot easier for a lot of people! Since new … Continue reading →

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CORONER’S INQUEST INTO DEATH OF MARC EKAMBA STARTS MAY 16, 2022 LIVE-STREAMED

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Inquest into the Death of Marc Boekwa Diza Ekamba Announced April 25, 2022 Solicitor General Mr. Ekamba, 22, died on March 20, 2015, after being shot during an interaction with Peel Police officers in Mississauga. An inquest is mandatory under … Continue reading →

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Procedural Fairness is Key in Valid NCR Verdicts – Lawyer’s Daily Covers R v. Laming in the ONCA

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/articles/36236/decision-makes-clear-judges-must-take-a-cautious-approach-when-making-ncrmd-verdict-counsel Decision ‘makes clear’ judges ‘must take a cautious approach’ when making NCRMD verdict: counsel Wednesday, May 11, 2022 @ 12:44 PM | By Amanda Jerome R. v. Laming 2022 ONCA 370 The Ontario Court of Appeal has set aside … Continue reading →

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Empowerment Council Interventions in Sullivan and Chan AND R v. Brown in the SCC Oct / Nov 2021

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Along with my incredible team of accomplished co-counsel, Carter Martell, Sarah Rankin and I represented the Empowerment Council as an Intervener in two (arguably three) Supreme Court of Canada Appeals in the fall of 2021. ASA Associate Maya Kotob got … Continue reading →

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