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].
October 26, 2023 | International Edition
Bennett Jones' Adds 3 New Partners in Montreal, Continuing Expansion of Its Newest OfficeThe firm's newest outpost, which launched in May, now has 11 lawyers and a senior adviser.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 23, 2023 | International Edition
Senior Canadian Pharma GC Joins Fasken in MontrealRobert Quesnel was head of legal affairs at Paris-based Sanofi for 15 before joining the national law firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
October 23, 2023 | International Edition
Senior Canadian Pharma GC Joins Fasken in MontrealRobert Quesnel was head of legal affairs at Paris-based Sanofi for 15 before joining the national law firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
October 16, 2023 | International Edition
Number of Women on Public Boards Increasing in Canada, Says Law Firm ReportLaw firm Osler has been tracking diversity disclosures at public companies for nine years. The numbers for Indigenous people and persons with disabilities are still very low.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 13, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Lawyers Breaking Silence on Anti-SemitismAlmost a week after Hamas's deadly attack on Israel, most Canadian law firms have not made public statements. But some have condemned the attack and also have spoken out against antisemitism.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
October 12, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Law Firm Opens Office on First Nations TerritoryFasken's newest location on the Tsuut'ina Nation lands will also serve as a recruiting and training ground for Indigenous employees.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 10, 2023 | International Edition
Canada's Fasken Elects Its First New Managing Partner in 9 YearsMartin Denyes takes over the lead management role in January after 13 years as a regional managing partner.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 02, 2023 | International Edition
Defying Convention, US-Based Mintz Levin Grows Again in TorontoThe addition of Anthony De Fazekas and Mervyn Allen means that, since March, the firm has brought its Canadian contingent to 24 lawyers.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 27, 2023 | International Edition
Former Minister of Energy and Environment in Canada's Oil & Gas Region Joins Borden Ladner GervaisPrior to her stint in politics, Sonya Savage worked in policy and government relations in the energy industry.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 26, 2023 | International Edition
Mintz's Toronto Office Nabs Another Partner From Dentons, Continuing Its Canadian ExpansionAlex North is the 21st lawyer to join Mintz's Canadian office since it opened six months ago.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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