Paul D. Stern

A lawyer in Ontario since 1977, with an added call qualification in Saskatchewan in 2021, Kenneth (Ken) Peel has been active nationally across Canada since 1983 in the railway & transportation sector as counsel, advisor and advocate. Formerly having served as General Counsel (Ontario) for CN, a North American Class 1 railway company, he rejoined private practice in January, 1998, & since 2009 has conducted his own practice (KRPLaw.ca). Ken’s advocacy & counsel has continued ...

Michael Ellis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation. Michael practices law in Oakville, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Ellis since 2022. 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 Ellis is held by other lawyers.

Karen is an experienced trial lawyer with a focus on jury trials – her record speaks for herself, she has had tremendous success securing acquittals for clients in jury trials for all types of offences including first and second-degree murder prosecutions. She has also won acquittals in judge alone trials, including a first-degree murder. Though she has defended nearly every criminal charge known to law, she specializes in complex prosecutions involving allegations of firearms possessio...

Renowned for his ability to develop innovative strategies that solve complex labour relations problems, Brett has appeared as counsel for employers in hundreds of administrative and court proceedings at both the federal and provincial level. He frequently represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations and provides strategic advice on managing a wide variety of labour relations issues. Certified as a Specialist in Labour Law since 1998, Brett is widely recognized as one of the coun...

Margaret Bojanowska is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defence. Margaret practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret Bojanowska since 2023. 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 Margaret Bojanowska is held by other lawyers.

Samuel M. Robinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Samuel M. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel M. Robinson since 2015. 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 Samuel M. Robinson is held by other lawyers.

Lloyd Hoffer is a civil litigator with experience in a broad variety of courts and administrative tribunals in multiple jurisdictions within Canada. He has a broad perspective not only on how judicial and administrative decision-makers actually make decisions, but also on how clients of differing needs and characteristics can best define and achieve their goals within the confines of judicial and administrative decision-making processes. Lloyd's case experience includes trials, appeals and ad...

Lara’s practice encompasses Indigenous laws and governance work, Aboriginal and Treaty rights litigation, and constitutional and public law litigation with a focus on equality rights and anti-discrimination law and policy matters. Lara works with First Nations on lands and resource issues and is passionate about advancing Indigenous land and water stewardship, including through Guardians and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) initiatives. Lara has a background in internation...

With over a decade of experience and a proven track record of success, Erin Ellis is an advocate for survivors of both recent and historical sexual and physical abuse. Erin received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University (2003) and her law degree from Queen’s University (2007). She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008. Erin represents plaintiffs from across Canada, demanding acknowledgment and compensation for the harms perpetrated or facilitated by individuals and inst...

Lauren Hanna is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Lauren practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Hanna 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 Lauren Hanna is held by other lawyers.