WiCCD is profoundly grateful to have had this evening with Her Honour Louise Arbour, celebrating our 2nd anniversary. Her Honour’s wisdom, humour and candour will stay with all of us throughout our careers, and no doubt guide our paths forward. Thank you Justice Arbour !!
Thank you to our President Sid Freeman for the introductions and to VP Amanda Ross for co-facilitating this wonderful, moving and encouraging fire-side chat with Her Honour Louise Arbour in honour of WiCCD’s 2nd anniversary.
• Called to the Bar (1992)
• U of T Law grad (1990)
• Sole practitioner (8 years)
• Partner in small law firm (Hiltz Szigeti) since 2002
• Mom to two astonishing kids, Scarlett (8) and Sebastian (5)
• (Founding) Chair of Mental Health Legal Committee for nine years (1997 to 2006)
• Counsel to clients with serious mental health issues before administrative tribunals and on appeals
• Former Chair, current member of LAO’s mental health law advisory committee
• Educator, lecturer, widely published author (including text book on consent and capacity law)
• Fifteen years’ experience as counsel to almost exclusively legally aided clients
• Frequently appointed amicus curiae
• Fearless advocate
• Not entirely humourless
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