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Bittersweet September 24 arrives again this year – 33 years at the Bar, 14 years since I lost my Dad

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

First, it’s Rosh Hashanah so a time for reflection and hope for the year to come. May it be sweet and peaceful somehow for us all. May there be less horror in the world if there cannot be none. As … Continue reading →

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Should the Court offer Interveners the Choice to Appear in Person Again? A lot of loud voices say “Yes” – I say “NO”

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Globe and Mail have been covering the issue here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-at-the-supreme-court-of-canada-judges-and-lawyers-disagree-over-what/ On LinkedIn lawyers are suggesting everyone agrees that The Court should offer a choice to interveners – let them return in person like the parties, if they wish. I personally … Continue reading →

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Law360 Article on Bharwani in the SCC July 26 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Here is a link to the Article by Cristin Schmitz published in Law360 on July 26 2025 Law360 Article on Bharwani in the SCC Released July 25 2025  Link to the Judgment itself:  R v. Bharwani 2025 SCC 26 SCC … Continue reading →

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In Praise of “Legal Aid Lawyers” — June 22 2025

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

PREAMBLE – I am going to add a note up front now that this piece is gaining so much traction. On this sweltering Sunday it has already made thousands of “impressions” and has been reviewed by hundreds. I want to … Continue reading →

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R v. J.W. Judgment Release (SCC) May 23 2025

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

The Supreme Court rendered their Judgment in this important case on sentencing issues and a host of considerations, including mental health concerns and cognitive impairment today. The case is now reported on CanLii here R. v. J.W. R. v. J.W., … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Older Women – where will all the mentors have gone? A crisis of epic proportions is brewing….

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

It suddenly occurred to me the other day that I have been spending more time with older women colleagues – and I mean older than me – wherever possible lately. I tried to ask myself why I’m gravitating toward these … Continue reading →

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Mock Trial Judging at the OMTA rounds March 8 2025

Posted on March 9, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

Yesterday Neha Chugh, Tonya Kent and I — three members of the Executive of Women in Canadian Criminal Defence (WiCCD) — got to see each other in person as Alex Pummer (a member of WiCCD’s wonderful volunteer Admin staff) was … 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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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 2024 Surprise Awards Ceremony Now Live on YouTube – with Justice Brock Jones, Nader Hasan, Genevieve Eliany and Anita Szigeti

Posted on January 12, 2025 by Anita Szigeti

You can now watch the 23 minute Surprise Awards Ceremony held at WiCCD’s Bail Conference on Sept 14, 2024, here – for an uplifting moment of tears, smiles and just a whole lot of good feels! Description: A surprise presentation … Continue reading →

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