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Marisa Pollock is a member of Goldblatt Partners' labour law group. She has practised labour law since her call to the Ontario Bar in 1990. Marisa represents trade unions in all labour law matters, including grievance arbitration and proceedings before federal and provincial labour relations boards. Marisa has particular expertise in providing legal and strategic advice to public and private sector unions during organizing drives. Her clients’ successful organizing drives have provided ...

Sara Erskine is a Toronto-based litigation lawyer at BE Law LLP who advises businesses, executives, and professionals on complex commercial and securities disputes. She brings more than 20 years of experience in trial and appellate advocacy, representing clients at every stage of the litigation process. Sara is recognized by Best Lawyers Canada in Corporate and Commercial Litigation and is listed as a Litigation Star in Commercial Litigation by Benchmark Canada. Before co-founding BE Law LLP,...

Faruk Gafic advises clients on a range of commercial real estate matters, with a focus on commercial leasing. He works closely with landlords and tenants across office, industrial and retail settings, and is known for being responsive, dedicated and able to meet tight deadlines. He drafts and negotiates a variety of leasing documentation, including offers to lease, lease amending agreements involving extensions, expansions, relocations, surrenders, terminations and licence arrangements. Clien...

Debra Stephens is Counsel to WEL Partners and practices exclusively in the following areas: Passing of Accounts, Guardianship, Fiduciary appointments and representation, Estate administration and Mediation. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1982. Her practice initially focused on family, estate, trust and guardianship issues. Since 1998 she has specialized in estate litigation, administration and planning. Debra has worked in private legal practice for most of her career. Prior to joini...

Pinta is an experienced trial lawyer practising primarily in the area of complex medical negligence, joining Gluckstein Lawyers as Senior Counsel in 2025. She has extensive experience advocating for plaintiffs in cases involving birth injuries, surgical errors, delayed diagnoses, hospital negligence, and catastrophic brain injuries. Pinta represents clients in actions against physicians, nurses, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare institutions. Uniquely positioned as former defence couns...

Debi is a Partner at Sotos LLP and recognized as one of Canada’s leading franchise lawyers. With more than 30 years of experience, she advises Canadian and international franchisors across all industries on every aspect of Canadian franchise law, including franchise regulatory compliance and best practices for establishing and maintaining successful franchise systems and relationships. Debi also advises on managing cross-border transactions, supply and distribution agreements, corporate...

Michael P. Canning is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Michael P. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Canning 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 Michael P. Canning is held by other lawyers.

Danielle has a robust civil litigation practice with experience managing complex cases across a range of subject-matters including shareholder disputes, securities disputes, insolvency and restructuring matters, oppression claims, class actions, injunctions, civil fraud, and defamation. A tough advocate who is committed to client service excellence, Danielle considers all aspects of a case to achieve the best results for her clients. With a track record of prosecuting and defending claims at ...

In advocating for her clients' best interests, Kristin balances a results-driven approach with empathy for the emotional and financial strains that separation and divorce can have on individuals and families. Through focus and foresight, she develops advanced negotiation, arbitration, and litigation strategies to achieve creative solutions, effective settlements, and optimal resolutions. As a partner at Epstein Cole, Kristin’s practice encompasses all areas of family law, including nego...

With a focus on settlement and the best interests of the children, Nicola uses her extensive training and experience in negotiation techniques and mediation to assist her clients in meeting their goals. She also helps her clients avoid the conflict involved with prolonged and expensive court battles and enables them to reach solutions and move on with their lives. She has over 25 years of experience with a range of clients. Her legal knowledge, business background, and access to other expert ...