Author Archives: Anita Szigeti

We are thinking of taking on a student again – asap. It’s a barely paid position. On the upside we do amazing work. What we need is someone obsessed with mental health law. Dark sense of humour. Very smart. Jays … Continue reading →

Beginning in January of 2017, we have founded a new Association to advance the rights of clients with mental disorder, both in criminal and civil justice systems. I am the founding President. Our five Vice-Presidents of the following Portfolios have … Continue reading →

We are HIRING!! At least one, possibly two positions for 1-4 year calls to the Bar for tribunal and appellate litigation in mental health law, commencing immediately. Resumes including CV, transcripts, writing sample and references if possible ASAP to anita.szigeti.cla@gmail.com … Continue reading →

Anita Szigeti Advocates is looking for our next Articling Student – we have been receiving resumes and will be scheduling interviews in the next few weeks. Looking for bright, articulate, capable students with an interest and affinity for clients with … Continue reading →

Thank you to my lawyer colleagues who so kindly supported my re-election as a Toronto Director of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA.) I was indeed re-elected yesterday, which I am glad about if only because I hope to reprise my … Continue reading →

During this 2015 CLA Election, the issue of ‘transparency’ of the Board’s work has been raised. There are three issues:  Attendance:  I support readily available data on who has attended meetings.  Based on the Minutes of Meeting available to me … Continue reading →

I am running for re-election as Toronto Director in the CLA 2015 Fall Election, seeking another two-year term. CLA limits us to 250 words in our Election Statements – while I elaborate on what I seek to accomplish in the … Continue reading →

While I am not running in this Election, I am pleased to Endorse, for starters, two outstanding candidates – members of the criminal defence bar – one in Toronto and one from Ottawa.  Check out their web pages – Enzo … Continue reading →

Since I posted about running for election, it occurs to me I should follow up with the good news. As of November 1, 2013, I have been honoured to serve as a Toronto Director on the Board of the Criminal … Continue reading →

Currently, elections are under way for the Criminal Lawyers’ Board of Directors. If you are a CLA member, I ask for your support. My platform is one dedicated to addressing the chronic underfunding of legal aid in this province and … Continue reading →