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Celebrating Five Years as a Member of the Nunavut Bar 05/2019

Just spent 4 days in Nunavut – doing some training for a dedicated group of lawyers in the Lawyer Services Branch – legaid aid there – clients are incredibly vulnerable – I was thrilled to reconnect with old friends and … Continue reading

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A (ROBING) ROOM OF OUR OWN

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/robing-room-our-own-anita-szigeti/ Today I had some extra time before a 4 pm meeting in the Court of Appeal. So I plunked myself down on one of the lovely sofas in the robing room for women, where I have spent countless hours … Continue reading

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CLA / LAMDA Feb 23 2019 4th Annual Mental Disorder Conference a Huge Success!!

Looking back on this event later, in the rear-view mirror as it were, it turned out to be a life-changing day for me personally because of an unexpected development during the post conference drinks phase of all things! But hey, … Continue reading

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NCR Movie Screened at CLA / LAMDA Conference Feb 23 2019

For the full version of this incredibly powerful documentary, you can rent or buy it here: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/movie/ncr-not-criminally-responsible/id706160869 There IS a Sequel, “NCR: Wedding Secrets” in which the victim meets the accused for the first time. The backstory to the Sequel … Continue reading

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Introducing Kyle Quinlan – our Newest Articling Student at ASA

Our associate Maya Kotob and I welcome Anita Szigeti Advocates’ new Articling Student Kyle Quinlan to our dynamic boutique law firm specializing in mental health law. I want to thank everyone who directed candidates our way and let you know … Continue reading

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Only Two Weeks Until Our February 23rd LAMDA / CLA Annual Conference!

Dear Colleagues, For those of you who were with us last year, there is even better news this year. For those of you who were not with us last year, there is just plain great news x 3! – 2019 … Continue reading

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Feb 23 conference Accredited

Accredited for 1 hour 5 minutes Professionalism + 40 minutes EDI Professionalism hours – Eligible for more than 3 substantive hours of CPD credits for lawyers Action packed fast-paced day of Education – Very Low Cost to Attend Register here: … Continue reading

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Looking to Hire a New Articling Student – Free Conference Ticket Included!

Looking for a new articling student to start effective immediately – we offer a very high level litigation boutique law firm environment dedicated to mental health law, tribunal level administrative law and appellate litigation at all levels including the Court … Continue reading

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SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED and SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Available for our CLA / LAMDA 4th Annual Mental Disorder and the Law Conference – February 23, 2019 – First Canadian Place

The Full Agenda including our GUEST SPEAKER LIST is now available for CLA / LAMDA’s Mental Disorder & THE LAW conference – SPONSORSHIP opportunities are also available through the CLA. — great PR for your firm or services. Co-hosting this … Continue reading

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Chapman Inquest Jury Delivers 55 Courageous Recommendations to Save Lives #decriminalize

CHAPMAN Inquest Jury Delivers Courageous Recommendations including for decriminalization and a clean drug supply. Incredibly honoured to have worked with the incomparable Zoë Dodd and Jennifer Chambers plus my team of Maya Kotob and Elena Favaro Viana. Thanks to Susan … Continue reading

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