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 07, 2021 | International Edition
Former Deloitte GC Takes on Unusual Recruiting Role After Retiring From PartnershipKen Freeden wants to leverage his knowledge and relationships to provide more opportunities for disabled lawyers and create a more inclusive bar.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
October 06, 2021 | International Edition
Ex-Dentons Partner Takes Over CLO Role on Interim Basis at Prominent Cannabis CompanyThe former top legal counsel at Canada-based Canopy Growth left on Oct. 1
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 06, 2021 | International Edition
Ex-Dentons Partner Takes Over CLO Role on Interim Basis at Prominent Cannabis CompanyThe former top legal counsel at Canada-based Canopy Growth left on Oct. 1
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 29, 2021 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Partner Passes Away After Long Battle With CancerThe Toronto lawyer was also known for his sense of humor, "optimism and zest for life." To honor his legacy of mentoring young lawyers, the firm will be endowing a scholarship in his name.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 28, 2021 | International Edition
'It's All Hands on Deck': The Unusual Start to Jeffrey Singer's Term as Stikeman Elliott's New ChairSinger had to assume the role at the Canada-based Global 200 firm earlier than planned and also has had to steer the firm during its busiest year ever, in the midst of the pandemic, and with most people still working from home.
By Gail J. Cohen
6 minute read
September 21, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Women's GC Group Launches Unique 'General Counsel University'The new program is designed for women general counsel who are seeking to get to the next level in their careers — to be a CEO or director of a board, for example.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 21, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Women's GC Group Launches Unique 'General Counsel University'The new program is designed for women general counsel who are seeking to get to the next level in their careers — to be a CEO or director of a board, for example.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 20, 2021 | International Edition
Rimon Hires Two Corporate Lawyers in MontrealBorden Ladner Gervais and McCarthy Tetrault have also added partners in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 09, 2021 | International Edition
Cleary Gottlieb to Launch Legal Tech Incubator Cleary X With Canadian Lawyer at the HelmCEO Carla Swansburg will build the new platform and its team remotely from her Canadian home base.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 08, 2021 | International Edition
Canada Establishes Holistic Guidance for Sentencing Black OffendersIn the era of Black Lives Matter, a landmark high court decision that recognizes and addresses social and racial injustice during sentencing could provide a blueprint for courts across Canada and even around the world.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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