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

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Anita Szigeti
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Anita Szigeti May 2012

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Anita Szigeti

Anita Szigeti May 2012

We have moved into beautiful Canada Life Building this Month!!!

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Arguing One that Got Away November 4

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

Appearing in the Court of Appeal is One of Life’s Greatest Pleasures!

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Raoul Boulakia

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

I believe having a representative as committed as you have been to working for justice for the disadvantaged would be helpful in many ways. Having a perspective which balances an understanding of the practical realities of the sole/small-firm practitioner with … Continue reading →

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OBA Interview of Anita

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

http://www.cba.org/dev/oba/en/gen/sep03/anita.aspx  

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Anita’s Election Platform

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

Dear Colleague, Let me start by apologizing for clogging up your in-box. I know you have been inundated with bencher candidates seeking your support. In my defence, I’ll point out that email is the environmentally friendly choice and has the … Continue reading →

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Mark Persaud

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

I am pleased to offer my support to Anita Szigeti in the upcoming Benchers’ election. Her committment to the issues affecting our profession coupled with her dedication to bring about positive changes will no doubt make her a very valuable … Continue reading →

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Jane Meadus

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

Anita Szigeti is a true champion of the underdog, and I am honoured to endorse her for bencher.  Throughout her career, Anita has fought selflessly for the most marginalized of our society, those with mental illnesses.  Throughout, her hard work and … Continue reading →

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by James Morton

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

I have known Anita for over twenty years and there is no one more dedicated to the highest values of the profession. I strongly support her for Bencher.

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Endorsement for Anita Szigeti by Ruby Dhand

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Anita Szigeti

I am honoured to endorse Anita Szigeti’s candidacy for Law Society Bencher. I met Anita through my advocacy and research in mental health law and I have had the privilege of working for Anita in the past year. Whether in … Continue reading →

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