Black Canadians in Law: A Timeline
To celebrate Black History month, Nelligan Law has put together a timeline highlighting a few of the many trailblazers who helped shape Canada’s cultural and legal landscape, and some of the milestones and significant decisions impacting Black rights in Canada. Although Black History month is a chance to reflect on the strides made, it is… Read more »
Ray Murray on CTV News at Noon
Erin Lepine on CTV News at Noon
Jill Lewis on CTV Morning Live
A note from Lanise Hayes, Chair of our Diversity and Inclusion Committee
As a bi-racial woman, I grew up with a sense of belonging and inclusion within my family, protected from much of the adversity faced by BIPOC. However, throughout my life I have on occasion experienced that adversity and sometimes the fear many BIPOC live with each day. My father made the first human rights complaint… Read more »
Nine Lawyers Recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada
We are thrilled to announce that nine of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. Best Lawyers™ has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession, the media, and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. Its first international list… Read more »
Janice Payne awarded the OBA Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation
Nelligan Law is proud to announce that Janice Payne, partner, has been awarded the 2020 Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation by the Ontario Bar Association. Awarded once annually, the award recognizes the contributions and achievements of members of the Ontario Bar in civil litigation in one or more of the following areas: outstanding advocacy… Read more »
COVID-19 Firm Update
Can you ask someone where they are from? A black female lawyer’s perspective
This article originally appeared in the Ontario Bar Association’s JUST magazine which you can find here. “Where are you from?” Have you been asked this question before? If so, who asked you? Was it someone you just met? Was it at a networking event, a client meeting, a job interview, or something along those lines?… Read more »
Nelligan O’Brien Payne Holiday Hours
Please note our hours for the upcoming holiday season. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! Monday, December 23rd: closed Tuesday, December 24th: closed Wednesday, December 25th: closed Thursday, December 26th: closed Friday, December 27th: closed Monday, December 30th: open 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday, December 31st: open 8:30 am to 5:30 pm… Read more »