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“Cassandra DeMelo, Treasurer of the WiCCD Executive interviewed by Canadian Lawyer on women’s law associations in Canada.

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

The top women’s law associations in Canada http://www.canadianlawyermag.com The article highlights key women’s law associations in Canada that support and empower women in the legal profession through networking, mentorship, advocacy, and professional development. Read the original article for ‘The top … Continue reading →

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Women Litigating in the SCC – Family Law

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

SCC Case File #41061 Heard: Feb 11 and 12, 2025 Kuldeep Kaur Ahluwalia v. Amrit Pal Singh Ahluwalia This case is about a tort of family violence – so technically not criminal law However there are many fantastic women arguing … Continue reading →

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New Content Released on my CV — February 2025 — Program Organizing, Intensive Graduate Level Law Teaching & One REALLY BIG Conference!! Among other things…..

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Looking ahead at the next few months, it was time to update the CV from last fall just to document what has been happening and what’s to come. Anita Szigeti CV – February 2025 WiCCD Celebrated our 3rd Birthday with … Continue reading →

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LAMDA and WiCCD co-host first Mental Disorder and the Criminal Law Conference together April 26 2025

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY REGISTERED IN PERSON and ONLINE SEATING IS NOW SOLD OUT -WE ARE KEEPING A WAIT LIST !! A FEW LUCKY INDIVIDUALS CAN STILL SNAG ONLINE ACCESS !! ABOUT THIS UNIQUE CONFERENCE Canada’s only national … Continue reading →

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Law360 Columnist Covers ORB appeals to the ONCA

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Columnist John L. Hill has recently reviewed a number of appeals taken from the Ontario Review Board’s Dispositions regarding NCR accused persons to the Court of Appeal for Ontario. The most recent is the case of Kenneth Viola in which … Continue reading →

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WiCCD’s New Executive Takes on Their Official Roles – Jan 30 2025

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Our new Executive has determined the roles each member assumes as of Jan 29 2025. Proud to Announce this 12-Woman Exec as follows: WiCCD Executive Maya Shukairy – President Kyla Lee – VP British Columbia Sarah Rankin – VP Alberta … Continue reading →

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Ottawa Police Establishes Committee Dedicated to Implementation of ABDI Inquest Recommendations

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

From the Ottawa Citizen https://ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-police-coroner-recommendations-abdi Ottawa police address coroner’s recommendations stemming from Abdi death ‘These recommendations are more than just suggestions. They offer us a road map to become a better, more accountable police service.’ Author of the article: Ken … Continue reading →

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The Second Rosenberg Mentorship Moot Is in the Books – January 25, 2025

Posted on January 25, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

This wonderfully unique program was first launched in January of 2023 and returned again this year with a full program, complete with 24 mooters arguing a mock appeal based on one of 2024’s most important cases, R. v. Bykovets. Our … Continue reading →

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Canadian Anthology on Mental Health and the Law reviewed in the Criminal Lawyers’ Association’s For the Defence Magazine – by Jake Roth and Shira Brass

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

This lovely review appears in the CLA’s FTD Vol 44 No 5 published January 2025 Thank you for this really positive and insightful review – Jake and Shira read 1200 pages of pretty serious legal writing! It’s a wonderful issue … Continue reading →

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WiCCD Welcomes New President and New Director of Litigation and Advocacy – Jan 19 2025

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

WiCCD has launched our fourth year in existence with the first of a number of changes in our leadership. The incomparable Maya Shukairy is the next President of WiCCD, having earned the position through her dedication and commitment to the … Continue reading →

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