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].

Connect with this author

January 26, 2023 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Hires Seasoned Legal Management Expert to Helm Canadian Expansion

John Tsiofas has previously served as chief operating officer at top-tier Canadian firms Cassels Brock and Davies.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 25, 2023 | International Edition

How to Succeed as an Associate: Tips From New Partners

Three newly minted partners share some advice on how they got through the trials of being an associate to grab the partnership ring.

By Gail J. Cohen

12 minute read

January 19, 2023 | International Edition

2 Retired Canadian Chief Justices Find Second Act in Mediation and Arbitration

Former chief justice of the Superior Court of Quebec Jacques Fournier has joined the disputes group at Borden Ladner Gervais, while former chief justice of the province of Ontario, George Strathy, has joined the chambers Arbitration Place.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

January 18, 2023 | International Edition

McCarthy Tétrault Partner Joins Competition Bureau's Legal Unit as Senior GC

Donald Houston has extensive competition law and litigation experience in Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

January 17, 2023 | International Edition

New Forms of AI Open Up a World of Opportunities for Legal Researchers

A Canadian law professor used Open AI's GPT-3 platform—the same program that has been used to write "plausible" legal memos and recently passed the multiple choice portion of the American Multistate Bar Examination—to examine court decisions in Canada.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

January 12, 2023 | International Edition

Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure to Buoy Canadian Law Firms in 2023

Law firm leaders say there's a "strong appetite to deploy capital" but more coherent public policy is needed to encourage Canadian investment.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

January 11, 2023 | International Edition

3 Atlantic Canadian Law Firms Combine to Create a 'Rightsized' Midsize Firm

Client needs and economic realities led to the merger of the trio of Halifax firms.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 05, 2023 | Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Invest in Your Own Learning and Development,' Says Kate Broer of Dentons

"Invest in your own learning and development. Be curious. Ask key questions about the business of the firm and, in particular, learn how the money works."

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read