Alexa Banister-Thompson

Celeste Poltak focuses extensively on class proceedings litigation and is a partner in our class actions department. She regularly appears before a variety of courts throughout Canada, including the Courts of Appeal in over six provinces, and the Supreme Court of Canada. She has developed a particular expertise in class proceedings, having worked on some of the most notable Canadian cases, (eg. Indian Residential Schools; Sixties Scoop; LGBTQ Purge from the Canadian Armed Forces; the first en...

David N. Delagran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. David N. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized David N. Delagran since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which David N. Delagran is held by other lawyers.

Sarah specializes in investment funds, investment management, alternative asset management, securities regulation and compliance. She advises clients on the structuring, operation and distribution of onshore and offshore investment funds, real estate funds and private equity funds. Sarah offers counsel on compliance and securities regulatory issues for all types of securities registrants. Sarah works with domestic and foreign fund managers to prepare applications and filings under provincial ...

Aaron Edgar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Aaron practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron Edgar since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Aaron Edgar is held by other lawyers.

Karen Vigmond is a Barrie, Ontario lawyer who has deep roots in the community she serves. Born and raised in Barrie, she is proud to practise law close to home as a partner at Oatley Vigmond LLP, a firm recognized for its work in personal injury litigation across Ontario. Karen joined Oatley Vigmond LLP in 2013 as an associate and has continued to build a respected practice serving clients throughout Simcoe County and beyond. Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University and...

Daniel Chodos, a senior partner at Whitten and Lublin, has 17 years of extensive experience in employment law. Engaged by both employees and employers, Daniel concentrates on finding the resolution that best meets the needs of his client. Daniel is thoroughly skilled in handling workplace disputes, severance negotiations, wrongful dismissals, harassment, and human rights issues. Daniel’s expert skill in wrongful dismissal cases is demonstrated in his courtroom victories. However, what s...

David was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2017 the in the areas of Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation. David was called to the bar in 1985. His legal career has been spent primarily representing property and casualty insurers in all matters relating to these areas of insurance law. David's areas of expertise include all tort claims, special investigation work, commercial general liability work, product liability litigation, coverage opinion...

James (Jim) Klotz is in the Business Law Group of Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto and practices in the firm’s International Business Transactions area. Jim served as Secretary-General of the International Bar Association for a two year term ending in 2018, and thereafter served as IBA Vice-President until 03/2020. From 2011-2014, he was a member of the Independent Governance Committee of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), serving as one of its five...

Arie Odinocki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Arie practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Arie Odinocki since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Arie Odinocki is held by other lawyers.

Christine Davies is a labour lawyer and civil litigator in Goldblatt Partners' Toronto office. She is known for her tenacious commitment to getting clients the best possible result. A skilled litigator who started her career as a research lawyer, Christine now has one of the broadest practices at the firm. She is equally comfortable before labour arbitrators and administrative tribunals as she is before the civil courts. Christine’s labour practice includes representing unions and their...