Gail J. Cohen
Gail J. Cohen is the Toronto-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in Canada. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].
May 07, 2025 | International Edition
McCarthy Tétrault’s New DEI Chief Says Firm ‘Unwavering’ in Its Commitment to InclusionSteeves Bujold has taken on the firm's Chief Inclusion Officer role in the wake of departures of three senior Black lawyers, including his predecessor.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
May 07, 2025 | The Legal Intelligencer
Cozen O’Connor’s Canadian Life Science and Tech Group Leader Leaves to Launch New FirmAtoussa Mahmoudpour has big goals to grow her new firm, focusing on Canada’s dynamic tech ecosystem.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 06, 2025 | International Edition
Court Appoints Firm Experienced in Retail Insolvencies to Represent Hudson’s Bay Workers, RetireesAn independent third party was brought in to review choice of counsel after heated objections to the process by one Toronto firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 06, 2025 | International Edition
Head of Cozen O’Connor’s Canadian Life Science and Tech Group Leaves to Launch New FirmAtoussa Mahmoudpour has big goals to grow her new firm, focusing on Canada’s dynamic tech ecosystem.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 05, 2025 | International Edition
Judges and Lawyers Condemn Canadian Politician’s Attack on Judiciary“Judicial independence is a cornerstone of our constitutional democracy,” the three chief justices of Ontario’s courts wrote in a rare joint statement.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
April 29, 2025 | International Edition
Canada’s New PM Ready to Take on Trump and the WorldCanadian lawyers expressed support for Mark Carney, who has led central banks in Canada and England and pledged to lead the country through difficult economic times.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
April 25, 2025 | International Edition
At Mintz’s Cross-border Office in Toronto, It's Steady as She Goes Despite Rollercoaster of TariffsIt will be another six months, following Monday's election in Canada and subsequent trade negotiations, before the full impacts are felt, says managing partner Mitch Frazer.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 22, 2025 | International Edition
Amid Bankruptcy of Iconic Company, Gowling Partner Sets Out to Save Pieces of Canadian Military HistoryPatrick Shea is leading the charge to spare plaques honoring fallen military heroes from getting lost in the shuffle during the storied retail chain’s insolvency.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
April 17, 2025 | International Edition
Partners Who Led Cozen O’Connor Growth Strategy in Canada Move to GowlingsShane Hardy and Brigeeta Richdale said they wanted to focus more on client matters and less on administration.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 16, 2025 | Law.com
Fundamental Changes to Civil Procedure Are Coming to Canada’s Largest CourtThe status quo is no longer an option, but litigators have had a mixed reaction to a working group’s proposals to update Ontario’s practice rules.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
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