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 One or Two Articling Students – June and/or September 2022 Start Date – NEW Deadline: MONDAY JUNE 13 2022 at 5 pm

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Looking for a new articling student to start in June and we are likely going to have a second position starting in September – we are aiming to make all hiring decisions now, so please apply for either position. We … Continue reading →

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Common Sense: Not So Common – CCAT April 28, 2022 Listen and Learn: All the Stories to Be told

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I get to speak on a topic I thought I’d never hear addressed in any legal academic setting, let alone at a “Symposium”. Have to confess, I am very excited about this unique opportunity to speak my mind! I was … Continue reading →

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7th Annual LAMDA / CLA Mental Health Conference Successfully In the Books – Already Planning the 8th!

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

An event I started ten years ago, co-hosted once again by the organization I started five years ago. Surrounded by all my favourite people in our bar and beyond – SO many strong women leaders. We had 200 people registered … Continue reading →

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7th Annual LAMDA / CLA Mental Health Conference is ON!! March 26, 2022 from 8:30 to 1:30 pm EST

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I first started putting on this conference maybe 10 years ago co-chairing back then with one of my many friends who are now Judges. It was hosted at the Law Society, who provided the administrative support. When I joined the … Continue reading →

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The Need for Empathy in Mental Health Law – Anita Szigeti Discusses Purposeful Empathy with Anita Nowak – THE Expert on this Topic March 17 2022 PODCAST

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

I was honoured to appear on Anita Nowak’s Purposeful Empathy Podcast series, which is now available as the latest episode among amazing interviews with guests from all walks of life, discussing how they incorporate purposeful empathy in their work and … Continue reading →

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Soleiman Faqiri’s In Custody Death in 2016

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Soleiman Faquiri’s brother Yusuf is a powerful advocate against police and custodial brutality since his brother, Soleiman, was beaten to death by jail guards on December 15, 2016. You can read their family’s story here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-after-my-brothers-death-in-prison-my-family-has-lost-faith-in-the/ I also highly recommend … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2022 is a busy day for Anita …… Crisis Training, Empathy Podcast, Stalking Panel….Clients!

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

This morning I have the privilege of participating on a legal / inquest panel in training Community Crisis Support workers who will be attending crisis calls in Toronto’s pilot projects featuring mobile crisis services, without police. My thanks to the … Continue reading →

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7th Annual CLA & LAMDA Mental Health Conference OPEN FOR REGISTRATION NOW:

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Always an extremely successful annual tradition featuring experts in Mental Health Justice – JOIN US! For more information on the Virtual Conference Agenda see: 7th Annual Virtual CLA & LAMDA Mental Health Conference To register: https://members.criminallawyers.ca/event-4692970

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WiCCD Makes Great Strides for Women in its 1st Month

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

WELCOME TO WiCCD: WOMEN IN CANADIAN CRIMINAL DEFENCE (Pronounced: Wicked) WiCCD is Canada’s first national advocacy organization solely for women—those who identify as female or as gender non-conforming—working in criminal defence. WiCCD formally launched on January 4th, 2022. About WiCCD … Continue reading →

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Lawyers Speak Out About Long Zoom Hearings Taking a Toll – January 31, 2022

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Anita Szigeti

Law Times Covers the Issue of Zoom Fatigue and Unreasonable Expectations of Courts and Tribunals * The Article by Annabel Oromoni appears here: https://www.lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas/criminal/lawyers-are-speaking-out-about-the-stressors-of-lengthy-virtual-hearings-and-zoom-fatigue/363593 Lawyers are speaking out about the stressors of lengthy virtual hearings and Zoom fatigue ‘There needs … Continue reading →

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