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

June 01, 2022 | International Edition

Ban the Term 'Legal Innovation,' Legal Innovation Chiefs Say

It's time to ban the buzzwords and focus instead on driving value for our clients, says the chief innovation officer at one of Canada's largest law firms.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

May 31, 2022 | International Edition

Canadian Salary Survey: Male In-House Counsel Earn CA$24K More on Average Than Female Colleagues

Industry sector, position, and race all play a role in the differences between earnings of in-house lawyers.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

May 25, 2022 | International Edition

Canadian Legal Regulator Sues Exam Prep Company Over Leak of Bar Exam Content

The Law Society of Ontario abruptly canceled its March licensing exams because of an alleged breach. The lawsuit filed this week stems from the investigation that followed.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

May 16, 2022 | International Edition

New Leadership at Gowling WLG's Toronto Office

Longtime firm veteran Benjamin Na has been elected to a four-year term as Toronto office managing partner.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

May 12, 2022 | International Edition

Robust Regulation Makes Canada Attractive to Global Cryptocurrency Market

Digital assets, fintech, and more are providing new and exciting work for lawyers across many disciplines in Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

May 09, 2022 | International Edition

Thinking of Joining a Company as Its First GC? Get 'Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable'

Five senior lawyers at fast-growing Canadian technology companies talk about making the move to become their top, and usually only, counsel.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

May 09, 2022 | International Edition

Many International Arbitration Hearings Are Less Likely to Be in Person in a Post-COVID World

Claudia Salomon, president of the International Court of Arbitration, discusses the challenges and changes caused by war and a two-year-long pandemic.

By Gail J. Cohen

6 minute read