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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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June 06, 2022 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Continues Canadian Growth Push With New Addition in Vancouver

Former provincial securities commission litigator Jeremy Gellis is the 14th lawyer to join the West Coast city office in the last year.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

March 21, 2022 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Takes Aim at Top-Tier Canadian Firms as It Continues Expansion in Canada

A trio of lawyers has joined the firm's Vancouver office from Miller Thomson, which lost five lawyers to Cozen earlier this month.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 13, 2022 | International Edition

Trying Tails of Online Zoom Trials

In another Zoom court hearing gone awry, pandemic puppy Big Puppa put on a show to be remembered during her owner's closing arguments.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

November 16, 2021 | The Recorder

Big Law Looks to Canada, Australia to Fill Out Corporate Ranks in the Bay Area

Firms like Kirkland and Cooley are offering sunshine, flexibility and big U.S. salary scales to lure young talent.

By Jessie Yount | Gail J. Cohen | Christopher Niesche

5 minute read

October 07, 2021 | International Edition

Former Deloitte GC Takes on Unusual Recruiting Role After Retiring From Partnership

Ken 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 Company

The former top legal counsel at Canada-based Canopy Growth left on Oct. 1

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