This annual event celebrates leading lawyers under 40 who have demonstrated an outstanding track record of success in their field, are recognized leaders in the community, and are contributors to their firm’s success. They are selected by Lexpert’s advisory board for being at the top of their game in leadership, professional achievements, and teamwork.
On behalf of the whole firm, we congratulate David and all of the accomplished lawyers recognized by Lexpert on this well deserved recognition!
Our Fogler Rubinoff family strongly condemns the unprecedented, barbaric attack by Hamas terrorists on Israel.
While we in Canada live with the privilege of having the expectation of a peaceful existence, the Middle East presents a much different matrix of facts which make peaceful co-existence idealistic when the government in Gaza is a terrorist group that denies Israel’s right to exist. It is important to speak out against organizations like Hamas who wish to annihilate the Jewish people.
We support Israel and all its people. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the innocent victims of this tragedy. We specifically pray for the safe return of the kidnapped civilian bystanders.
Congratulations to Don Bourgeois on being recognized by Chambers and Partners in the 2024 Canada Guide in Band 2 for Gaming & Licensing law nationwide.
Don Bourgeois of Fogler, Rubinoff LLP is reputed for his impressive gaming background, having worked within a number of regulatory bodies, including the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. He is particularly well known for his knowledge of gaming regulation.
Chambers & Partners, Canada 2024
To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, this week Foglers welcomed Tracey Lindberg, an award-winning academic writer, Professor of Law and acclaimed author of Birdie. Professor Lindberg shared with us her perspective on reconciliation and what meaningful relationship building looks like. Today and beyond, we encourage everyone to reflect on the trauma committed against Indigenous Peoples, to educate themselves on the Calls to Action of the TRC and begin putting reconciliation into action as allies.
To recognize her work as a leading Indigenous lawyer, Katherine Hensel has been named on to Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.
Katherine is being recognized for her work as a leading Indigenous rights lawyer and is described as “a passionate advocate for the assertion of Indigenous and treaty rights, the duty to consult and child welfare matters.” She is featured in the Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal Law category.
22,0000 individuals took part in the voting process this year to determine members of this exclusive list. Lawyers who are selected often contribute to the most nationally significant and strategic legal questions, cases, deals and disputes. Winners are selected across five different categories from hundreds of nominees.
Foglers is pleased to announce that the 41 lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Best Lawyers compiles its lists of outstanding lawyers by conducting peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.
Hailey Abramsky – Corporate & Commercial Litigation “Ones to Watch”
Tammy Anklewicz – Trusts and Estates
Kathryn Balter – Trusts and Estates
Leonard Bosschart – Trusts and Estates
Don Bourgeois – Gaming Law
Blair Bowen – Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Jennifer Campbell – Mining Law
Denis Chamberland – Public Procurement Law
Steven Cygelfarb – Real Estate Law and Commercial Leasing Law
Milton A. Davis – Legal Malpractice Law
Roberto De Pasquale – Corporate Law “Ones to Watch”
Michael Donsky – Administrative and Public Law
Tim Duncan – Municipal Law
Albert Engel – Environmental Law
Joel Farber – Expropriation Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law
Michael B. Fraleigh – Health Care Law and Medical Negligence
Joseph Fried – Real Estate Law
Jeffrey B. Goldenberg – Real Estate Law
Bill Hearn – Advertising and Marketing Law
Katherine Hensel – Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
Eric N. Hoffstein – Charities/Non-Profit, Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Trusts and Estates
Ian N. Kady – Real Estate Law
Gary Kissack – Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
Ross MacDougall – Construction Law
Kenneth W. Movat – Construction Law
Young Park – Administrative and Public Law and Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Marko Petrovic – Corporate & Commercial Litigation “Ones to Watch”
Lori Prokopich – Banking & Finance Law
Karen Rosen – Banking & Finance Law, Corporate Law and Energy Law
Richard Rotchtin – Real Estate Law
Howard Rubinoff – Banking and Finance Law
Leneo Sdao – Real Estate Law
Immi Sikand – Immigration law
Michael S. Slan – Natural Resources Law
Charles W. Skipper – Construction Law
Colleen Spring Zimmerman – Intellectual Property Law
Avi Sugar – Real Estate Law
William J. Taggart – Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
Scott Venton – Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Mary Wahbi – Trusts and Estates
Larry Winton – Real Estate Law
We are pleased to share that the following lawyers will play important roles as members of the 2023-2024 OBA Section Executives.
Kathryn Balter, incoming Vice Chair, OBA Trusts & Estates Law
Alexander Evangelista, incoming Public Affairs Liaison, OBA Young Lawyers Division (Central)
Samantha Green, incoming Vice Chair, OBA Civil Litigation
William Taggart, incoming Technology Liaison, OBA Aboriginal Law
Gary Kissack and Brian Gosse will present at the 29th Annual Conference & AGM for the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) which is being held at Membertou First Nation. Their session will focus on best practices in structuring the ownership of Indigenous economic development entities.
On June 21, we celebrate the heritage, cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. Now more than ever, it is incumbent on us all to reframe our worldview and honour Indigenous history and experiences in our province and across the country.
As part of Pride month, Foglers welcomed Lisa DelCol from Toronto PFlag.
Toronto PFlag is a non-profit organization that promotes the health and well-being for LGBTQ2S+ people and their families together through support and education.
Lisa spoke to our firm about “How to be an Ally.” Her presentation covered important topics like coming out at work, the power of allies and what you can do to make your workplace more welcoming.
