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Here is a little bit of history on my first attempts at practising law on my own.Circa 1994. Decided to open a sole practice from my tiny rented apartment off Trinity Bellwoods. Advertised in the first edition of the Outrider … Continue reading →

Also on July 31, our latest Consent and Capacity Guide will be ready for prime time. The new release has a fresh revamped look and brand new commentary on the Board’s New Rules of Practice. This year’s updates amount to … Continue reading →

This textbook I’ve been meaning to write for almost 20 years is now headed to the printers. It will drop July 31. Meaghan McMahon and Jill Presser made the ride especially fun. This is my best work. If you are … Continue reading →

Pretty excited about July 31. On that date, for the first ever time, I will have two new books released. I’ve spent the last six months researching, writing and editing, updating and thinking about all aspects of mental health law … Continue reading →

I was privileged to appear on this episode: “Why People Are Getting Killed By Cops During Mental Health Crises” of Global’s Daily Podcast: Wait, There’s More today.My message has consistently been that defunding police must not be about giving that … Continue reading →

Very proud of Maya Kotob who totally nailed her first outing in the Court of Appeal on Tuesday June 2, 2020. Not bad for not quite 2 years at the bar! It was our first appearance by video and it … Continue reading →

I’ve been counsel to the Empowerment Council intervening in many of the Inquests into these deaths. This is a sobering and tragic compilation. Say their names. Remembering 27 Black, Indigenous, and racialized people killed by Canadian police

And here is a bit of me too I was honoured to record a podcast in the “Of Counsel” Series of the amazing @SeanRobichaud here: https://lnkd.in/g7iYPra I was reminded of this when I heard Kathy Flaherty’s compelling interview that you … Continue reading →

My articling student’s mother is the brave and truly inspirational leader featured in this video – not surprised she’s Mom my fearless colleague Aakanksha Chauhan.⁩ Infinitely proud of both as I am of all the women in my firm including … Continue reading →

All the speakers at this session on COVID and carceral settings were absolutely fabulous. I learned so much from each. My comments start at the 21:30 mark. Tragically, our frustrations of not being heard when we beg to depopulate psychiatric … Continue reading →