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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March 13, 2024 | International Edition

Canadian Survey Shows Wide Gap Between Male and Female In-House Salaries

The survey also showed that one of the greatest salary gaps, other than gender, was between hybrid, remote and on-site workers.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

February 15, 2024 | International Edition

The Cross-Border Lawyers Who Helped Launch the New Pro Women's Hockey League

Former Boston Red Sox General Counsel Jen Flynn and Chris Burkett, former head of legal for Deloitte Canada, are now key figures guiding the new Professional Women's Hockey League.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

February 05, 2024 | International Edition

Who's Who of Canada's Defense Bar Representing NHL Players Accused of Sexual Assault

Criminal charges against five hockey players, including four who now play in the NHL, stem from an incident in 2018.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

February 05, 2024 | International Edition

Global Antitrust Authorities Will Aggressively Target Labor, AI and Consumer Goods in 2024, Report Says

The study, by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, also shows competition enforcers are "back," and are carrying out more coordinated "dawn raids."

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

October 26, 2023 | International Edition

Canada's Prime Minister Names New Judge to Supreme Court of Canada, Creating a 5-Woman Majority on the Court

Bilingual Justice Mary Moreau is currently the chief justice of the Court of King's Bench in the Western Canadian province of Alberta.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

October 23, 2023 | International Edition

Senior Canadian Pharma GC Joins Fasken in Montreal

Robert Quesnel was head of legal affairs at Paris-based Sanofi for 15 before joining the national law firm.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

February 21, 2023 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor's Canadian Buildout Continues With Hire of Corporate and Securities Litigation Chair

Oliver Hanson will join the Vancouver office of the Philadelphia-based firm, with a focus on client retention and growth of the firm's footprint north of the border.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 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

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