14Feb
Chaisson Law’s Third Annual VDAY Fundraiser Is A Complete Success!
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For the third year, Chaisson Law and St. Lawrence Barristers have partnered on Valentine’s Day to combat violence against women. This year, all proceeds went to the Barbra Schlifer Clinic, which provides counselling and legal services for women experiencing violence. Angela has served on the Board of Directors for the Schlifer Clinic since 2018.
14Feb
Angela provides comments on sentencing for Marcella Zoia
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- On February 14, 2019
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In February 2019, Marcella Zoia was filmed throwing a chair from the balcony of a downtown Toronto high rise into a roadway below. The film was posted on Instagram and a social media outrage ensued. Notably many comments were made about Zoia’s appearance and that the entire purpose of her stunt was to gain Instagram stardom, […]
01Feb
Angela Chaisson is delighted to deliver the keynote address to Saskatchewan’s Canadian Bar Association!
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Angela Chaisson is thrilled to deliver the Keynote Address to the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Bar Association, at their Mid-Winter Meeting. In her speech titled Officers of the Court: How to be an advocate for justice in 2019”, Angela questioned the role of the legal profession in the administration of justice. She offered concrete […]
31Jan
Online Sexual Violence and Defamation cases in Sexual Assault on “Slut or Nut – The Podcast”
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- On January 31, 2019
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Angela sat down with the “Slut or Nut – The Podcast” to discuss online sexual violence and what happens in a defamation case against a complainant in sexual assault. Listen to the full podcast at https://youtu.be/PEXzbVynYtU.
16Nov
Angela Chaisson is featured on Netizens Panel at the Pomegranate Film Festival
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- On November 16, 2018
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Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson speaks about cyber-harassment and online violence as a panelist following Pomegranate Film Festival’s Netizens screening. She discusses her work representing victims of online harassment and stalking, and speaks about the need for legal reform in this area. Angela also gives a candid take on the limits of law in addressing sexual […]
10Oct
Angela Chaisson is featured on OWN’s panel on ground-breaking litigation careers
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Angela Chaisson speaks to the Osgoode Women’s Network about her legal career. She gives a candid take on building a career as female counsel, and how to defy expectations as a woman lawyer. Angela provides a message that hard work, extensive preparation, and dedication to the law will pave the way to a long lasting […]
30Sep
Angela Chaisson Appears Before The Canadian Parliament To Provide Submissions On Bill-C75
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On behalf of the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, Angela Chaisson appears before the Canadian Parliament to contribute submissions on Parliament on Bill-C75, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code. With Legal Director Deepa Mattoo, Angela provides submissions on the dimensions of Bill C-75 which would affect women experiencing violence.
21Sep
Criminal Lawyers’ Association Welcomes Angela Chaisson as a Featured Speaker
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- On September 21, 2018
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Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson is a featured speaker for the Criminal Lawyers’ Association and Lincoln County Law Association. The Criminal Lawyers’ Association invited Angela to speak about the role of women in the legal profession, and the particular challenges faced by female counsel practicing criminal defence. Angela discussed her experiences as a woman lawyer, and […]
06Aug
Angela Chaisson Shares her Opinion on Ryerson University’s Law School
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Canadian Lawyer Magazine speaks to Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson. The magazine gets Angela’s opinions on Ryerson University’s new law school. As a frequent lecturer at the University of Toronto law school and Osgoode Hall law school, Angela speaks about the school’s implications for prospective law students. Read full article
03Aug
Global News Radio Interviews Angela Chaisson About New French Legislation Targeting Sexual Harassment
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Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson speaks to Global News Radio about France’s new legislation targeting and fining catcallers. Angela discusses why street harassment is sexual violence and why Canadian lawmakers need to address it as a safety issue and as an equality issue.