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Congratulations to WiCCD’s President Cassandra DeMelo on being named among the Top 20 Under 40 for London, Ontario – March 12 2026

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Congratulations to Cassandra DeMelo, President of Women In Canadian Criminal Defence for being named among the top 20 under 40 in London, Ontario. Cassandra has served as WiCCD’s President for nearly a year now and was a founding member. She … Continue reading →

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Celebrating International Women’s Day – March 8 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD participated as a partner organization this year, once again, in the Law Society of Ontario’s International Women’s Day Program with President Cassandra DeMelo providing some closing reflections. The Paralegal Townhall with J.P. Rodriges and Justin Rochester led two wonderful … Continue reading →

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Law Society of Ontario has released the Financial Disclosure Sought by my motion to the AGM in Sept 2025 — LSO Licensee Update Feb 26, 2026

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

It’s not often I find unexpected good news in the Licensee Update emails our Law Society distributes to us, but today was that day. Buried in an email to all licensees received this evening, I stumbled upon some happy news. … Continue reading →

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We DID IT!! – WiCCD reaches 800 members strength – Feb 21 2026

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

We welcome Hamilton licensed paralegal Samantha Yalda to WiCCD. Samatha wins an Emond criminal law text of her choice to mark this special milestone for WiCCD. Congrats and welcome Samantha! For more info on our Spring 2026 Membership Drive see the … Continue reading →

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Tumber Ridge – When Trying to Make Sense of the Unimaginable Causes Unjustifiable Harm – Law360 Feb 17 2026

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

I wrote about Tumber Ridge here: https://www.law360.ca/ca/criminal/articles/2442309/tumbler-ridge-when-trying-to-make-sense-of-the-unimaginable-causes-unjustifiable-harm Tumbler Ridge: When trying to make sense of the unimaginable causes unjustifiable harm By Anita Szigeti · Listen to article Law360 Canada (February 17, 2026, 2:03 PM EST) — Anita Szigeti The death … Continue reading →

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A Blast from the Past – Throwback to Three Days Six Years Ago Exactly – February 19-22, 2020

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

If you’ve had occasion to ask yourself lately where you were six years ago exactly, your phone might tell you. The blessing and curse of FB Memories is this – they come up when you least expect them – jarring, … Continue reading →

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Women in Canadian Criminal Defence – WiCCD’s Spring 2026 Membership Drive to get us to 800 Members is on!!

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

JOIN US! We have a wonderful gift for Member number 800! JOINING Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) – pronounced « WiCKED » If you’re a woman or gender diverse lawyer practising in criminal defence, paralegal or a law student interested in … Continue reading →

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R v. Korduner – WiCCD’s First intervention in the SCC!! – Feb 17 2026

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

A seemingly countless parade of male lawyers before us, but with one other woman representing the Saskatchewan AG, Kyla Lee represented WiCCD last, and was the only woman presenting for the defence or the Appellant’s side at all, among all … Continue reading →

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Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) makes our first appearance as an intervener in the Supreme Court of Canada! — Feb 17 2026

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

Tomorrow morning Women In Canadian Criminal Defence makes our first appearance in the Supreme Court of Canada | Cour suprême du Canada intervening on a driving law case. Not bad for an organization who just turned 4 and approaching 800 … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day 2026 is a bit Early – but lovely

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Anita Szigeti

A rare personal post because I took a rare personal moment. When you’re this old, Valentine’s Day is done a day early and reservations are made for 5:30 – I always think of the Early Bird Special in that Seinfeld … Continue reading →

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