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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June 17, 2021 | International Edition

Prime Minister Nominates First Judge of Color to the Supreme Court of Canada

Mahmud Jamal currently sits on the Ontario Court of Appeal and spent most of his career at top Canadian law firm Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

June 17, 2021 | International Edition

KPMG Law Nabs Top Occupational Health and Safety Partner

Norm Keith said he left the partnership at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, one of Canada's biggest firms, for a late-career chance to offer clients more holistic services.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

June 14, 2021 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Expands in Canada With 4-Lawyer Team From Cassels Brock & Blackwell

The lawyers, who will work out of the firm's Toronto and Vancouver offices, will focus on intellectual property, securities litigation, white-collar defense and investigations, product liability and commercial litigation practices.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

June 03, 2021 | International Edition

Lateral Moves at Canadian Law Firms the Highest in Decades—and US Firms Aren't Helping

While Canadian firms are vying with each other for talent, they also have to contend with U.S. firms that are actively seeking out cross-border hires.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

June 01, 2021 | International Edition

Canadian Corporate Lawyer Launches Practical Training Program for Young Lawyers

The 4L Academy will teach the nitty-gritty of corporate law and litigation while aiming to combat the stress and anxiety many young lawyers feel.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

May 25, 2021 | International Edition

Arent Fox Hires Top Canadian Trade Partner to Head Canada Legal Practice

Riyaz Dattu joins the U.S. firm with more than 35 years of international experience, most recently at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

May 21, 2021 | International Edition

Father-Son Litigation Team Win Precedent-Setting Terrorism Case Against Iran Government

A Canadian court ruled that the shooting down of a Ukrainian Airlines flight near Tehran was an intentional terrorist act, opening the door to compensation for victims' families.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read