Lerners News & Community Matters

Lerners voted #1 law firm in Best of London survey

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +0000

For the fifth consecutive year, Lerners has been voted the #1 law firm in the annual London Free Press Best of London survey. We are grateful to our clients and our community for this distinction.

Lerners lawyers speak on defamation

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Brian Radnoff and Lucas Lung are presenters at The Law Society of Upper Canada's "The Truth about Defamation: Current Issues and Recent Decisions" program being held January 18, 2016. Brian, who is also Chair of the program, will present on the topic of Issues on Defamation and Lucas will discuss Internet Defamation.

Brian Radnoff and Lucas Lung to discuss defamation

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Defamation lawyers, Brian Radnoff and Lucas Lung, are speakers at the Law Society of Upper Canada conference, The Truth About Defamation: Current Issues and Recent Decisions being held January 18, 2016. Lucas' topic will be 'A Brave New World: Internet Defamation' while Brian will discuss Issues on Defamation. Brian is also Chair of this conference.

Lerners' lawyers listed as leading litigation lawyers

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to Earl Cherniak, Kirk Boggs, Robert Bell and Peter Kryworuk on being recognized as leading litigation lawyers in Canada in the Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition.

Gillian Hnatiw, A Rising Star

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Lerners congratulates Gillian Hnatiw on receiving the 2015 Lexpert Rising Star Award. The award honours leading lawyers under age 40 who are recognized for their accomplishments within the legal profession as well as their social contributions beyond it. In selecting Gillian for this award, Lexpert recognizes her talent, skill, insight and knowledge beyond her years. We applaud Lexpert for recognizing the qualities in Gillian that we have long appreciated. Congratulations Gillian!

Gillian Hnatiw and Cynthia Kuehl at Law Society of Upper Canada

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Cynthia Kuehl is Chair of the Law Society of Upper Canada program "Discoveries - Five Years Post Change" taking place November 26, 2015. Gillian Hnatiw, is a panelist on the topic of "Discovery Plans - Roses and Thorns - A Panel Discussion".

Jasmine Akbarali moderates Fast and Slow Thinking workshop

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Jasmine Akbarali is a moderator at Osgoode Hall Law School's workshop "Fast and Slow Thinking: Strategies and Tools to Enhance Decision Making" being held December 3, 2015 at Osgoode Professional Development Centre.

Bonni Ellis and Gillian Hnatiw speakers at Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation Conference

Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Professional regulation lawyers Bonni Ellis and Gillian Hnatiw are speakers at the Canadian Network of Agencies for Regulation Conference "Expanding our Horizons" being held November 3, 2015 in Vancouver. Bonni and Gillian will address 'Assessing "Private" Conduct at Registration and at Discipline: Should Regulators Approach These Tasks Differently?'.

Jasmine Akbarali moderates A Conversation on Race, Gender and Democracy

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Jasmine Akbarali is moderator of "The Impossible Citizen: A Conversation on Race, Gender and Democracy" being held November 18, 2015 at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.

Cynthia Kuehl Co-Chairs Arbitration Advocacy Program

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Cynthia Kuehl is co-chair of The Advocates' Society program "Arbitration Advocacy" being held October 7th, 2015. This program will focus on advocacy challenges and provide practical techniques and tools for winning your arbitrations.

Lerners' 10th Annual Extraordinary Women's Extravaganza

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +0000

In its 10 year- lifespan, the Extraordinary Women's Extravaganza held in our Toronto office has become one of the year's most popular legal events. The event gathers together women who have positively impacted the lives and careers of the women at Lerners, to celebrate those women and those relationships and to connect women to one another.

View coverage of the event on Precedent Magazine website.

Cynthia Kuehl incoming President of Bond Child and Family Development

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

As of the end of May, 2013, Cynthia Kuehl will be the President of the Board of Directors of Bond Child and Family Development, a not-for-profit nursery school and resource centre for children from the Regent Park and St. Jamestown communities in Toronto.