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Gail J. Cohen

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].

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March 10, 2023 | International Edition

Prominent Duo in Montreal Startup Community Jump to Osler From Fasken

Christian Jacques and Jean-Nicolas Delage launched Fasken's emerging and high-growth practice in 2010 but said they needed a bigger, national team to grow.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

March 09, 2023 | International Edition

Are Critical Minerals the Next Battleground in Western Sanctions Against Russia?

Even without sanctions, companies and legal advisers have a moral imperative to ensure their money doesn't go to support tyrants, panelists at a global conference said.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

March 07, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian Law Firm and Big Bank Work Together on Program to Reintegrate Women Lawyers Into Workforce

Blake Cassels & Graydon, along with CIBC, offer a 10-month work and resume-building scheme for lawyers who have taken a career break.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 06, 2023 | International Edition

Osler Nabs Veteran Regulatory and Environmental Law Co-Chair From Bennett Jones

Deirdre Sheehan leaves Bennett Jones after more than 20 years.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

March 05, 2023 | International Edition

Increasing Law Firm Diversity: Norton Rose Canada Uses Blind Evaluations as First Step in Partnership Decisions

The system is modeled after the blind auditions used with great success by symphony orchestras to improve diversity and eliminate bias.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

March 01, 2023 | International Edition

Miller Thomson Expands Vancouver Office With Addition of 4-Lawyer M&A Team

Partner Darcy Wray and three colleagues join the firm's business law group from a small Vancouver-based boutique.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

February 22, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian Generative AI Product Lets Researchers 'Chat' With Case Law

Jurisage's MyJr was designed to help lawyers make sense of case law "without the waste and frustration that comes with chasing every lead."

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

February 21, 2023 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor's Canadian Buildout Continues With Hire of Corporate and Securities Litigation Chair

Oliver Hanson will join the Vancouver office of the Philadelphia-based firm, with a focus on client retention and growth of the firm's footprint north of the border.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

February 21, 2023 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor's Canadian Buildout Continues With Hire of Corporate and Securities Litigation Chair

Oliver Hanson will join the Vancouver office of the Philadelphia-based firm, with a focus on client retention and growth of the firm's footprint north of the border.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

February 12, 2023 | International Edition

Western Canada Regional Firm Ups Its IP Game With Latest Acquisition

Field Law has expanded its reach in oil-and-gas hub Alberta with a new office in the Rocky Mountains area.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read