Robin Linley

Jackie practices in the areas of Labour, Constitutional, Public Law and Indigenous Rights. She has litigated at all levels of court in Ontario, the Federal Courts and the Supreme Court of Canada. She has also appeared before many administrative tribunals. With an extensive background in writing policy, Jackie has written many policy submissions aimed at government, inquiries and public advocacy. She was also a researcher and writer for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final rep...

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

Susan H. Abramovitch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Entertainment Law. Susan H. practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Susan H. Abramovitch 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 Susan H. Abramovitch is held by other lawyers.

Stan Floras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Stan practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stan Floras since 2024. 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 Stan Floras is held by other lawyers.

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

As a patent and trademark lawyer Toronto-based, Mark D. Penner’s practice focuses on all aspects of the acquisition, protection, enforcement and strategic use of a wide range of intellectual property assets in Canada and around the world. Acting for a range of clients, from individual inventors, start-ups and other early stage companies to large multinational companies, Mark provides strategic advice in a variety of technology areas, including biotechnology, chemistry, energy, social me...

Scott Martin is a partner in the Litigation Group at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario. His practice focuses on corporate and commercial litigation , professional liability , real estate litigation , and banking litigation. Scott represents clients in complex commercial disputes before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal. He has experience handling matters involving lawyers’ professional liability, banking disputes, contractual claims, and real estat...

Karen Sargeant is Managing Partner of the Firm’s Ontario Region, with primary responsibility for leadership of the Firm’s Toronto and Ottawa offices. As Regional Managing Partner, Karen spearheads the region’s strategic direction, setting the highest standards for legal service delivery. Her leadership centres on fostering an environment that develops exceptional talent, promotes diversity, encourages innovation and prioritizes client service excellence. In her legal practic...

Tina Yang helps people leverage the legal system to seek justice when their rights have been violated, whether as workers, consumers, investors, or simply humans. This includes prosecuting class actions and mass torts to address collective wrongs, as well as a diverse range of other civil litigation. Tina’s class action experience is noteworthy for its breadth, as she has achieved successes for clients in cases relating to: Charter breaches & state accountability, institutional abus...

Ruth Kalnitsky Roth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Ruth practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Ruth Kalnitsky Roth since 2026. 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 Ruth Kalnitsky Roth is held by other lawyers.