Cynthia is a partner with almost 25 years of civil litigation experience. She brings her advocacy skills, honed from decades of on-her-feet experience, and her common-sense approach to problem-solving to diverse areas of law, including commercial litigation and arbitration, appellate advocacy, public and administrative law, professional regulation, and health law. She has appeared as lead counsel at trials, applications and appeals, and has litigated before every level of court including the Supreme Court of Canada. Cynthia is retained for her judgment and commitment to advancing her client’s interests. She works with clients on business-centred solutions, recognizing that, for many clients, litigation is not the best path forward. But where it is, Cynthia is known as a formidable advocate, combining her courtroom skills with her strong sense of professionalism and ethics. She is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario, and has her QArb designation from the ADRIO. In addition to her practice, Cynthia is the Chair of the firm, where she is responsible for setting its strategic direction. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of The Advocates’ Society and is a regular contributor to educational programming in the legal profession.
