01Aug
Angela Chaisson Discusses Soulpepper Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Settlement with Global News
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Canada’s Global News interviews Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson about the settlement in the sexual harassment claims against Albert Schultz and Soulpepper Theatre Company. Many women have accused Mr. Schultz and Soulpepper of years of harassment. Angela regularly represents women in sexual harassment claims, and gives her opinion about what the settlement means for the women...
14Jul
Ryerson University Features Angela Chaisson on the Future Theory Panel
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Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson is a panelist at Ryerson University’s Future Theory Symposium. She discusses how to use the law to push forward equality issues in Canadian Courts, and the merits of using the legal system as a tool to push forward the rights of marginalized communities.
11Jun
Angela Chaisson Guest Hosts CIUT’s Weekly Radio Show Detangled
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CIUT’s Detangled invites Toronto’s litigation lawyer Angela Chaisson to guest host their weekly live radio show. Angela steps behind the microphone to interview guests on hot topics in Toronto, including Kathleen Wynne and what she means to women and LGBTQ people after her loss in Ontario’s election. She also discusses Toronto’s housing issues, and a […]
26May
Angela Chaisson Explains Weinstein Charges to Entertainment Tonight Canada
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Harvey Weinstein has been charged with two felony counts of first-degree rape and third-degree rape against two separate women. Entertainment Tonight interviewed Toronto criminal defence lawyer Angela Chaisson for her opinion on the Weinstein charges, including what they what these charges mean and how they differ, and the likelihood of Weinstein facing jail time. Weinstein’s lawyer […]
18May
Daily Extra! Covers Toronto Lawyer Angela Chaisson’s Submissions to the Canadian Senate
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On behalf of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, Toronto Lawyer Angela Chaisson presented submissions to the Canadian Senate on Bill C-66, the Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act. The Bill was introduced in November, 2017 as part of the government’s apology for mistreatment of LGBTQ+ Canadians and passed through the House of Commons swiftly with minimal debate. Angela’s […]
27Apr
Global News Canada Interviews Angela Chaisson on Bill Cosby Verdict
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A jury convicted Bill Cosby of three counts of aggravated indecent assault for sexually assaulting Toronto native Andrea Constand. Global News Canada’s Abigail Bimman reports that dozens of his accusers feel vindicated. Toronto criminal defence lawyer Angela Chaisson explains that #MeToo has not changed the criminal law rules or the criminal justice system. Bill Cosby […]
18Apr
Angela Chaisson Makes Submissions Before the Canadian Senate on Behalf of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association
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The Criminal Lawyers’ Association, the voice of Ontario’s criminal lawyers retained Toronto defence lawyer Angela Chaisson to provide their submission on Bill C-66 to the Canadian Senate. Bill C-66 is designed to expunge the record of historically unjust convictions. Angela presented the Senate’s Human Rights Subcommittee with argument on why the Bill must be amended […]
03Mar
Keynote Speaker Angela Chaisson Delivers a Rousing Message to the Law Needs Feminism Because Conference
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Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson is thrilled to give the keynote address at the annual Law Needs Feminism Because forum at the University of Ottawa. Speaking before hundreds of lawyers and law students, Angela candidly discusses about her journey from an articling student to being a top litigation lawyer arguing constitutional rights cases before the Supreme […]
01Mar
The Lawyer’s Daily Profiles Angela Chaisson and Brings an Empowering Message to Young Lawyers
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Toronto litigator Angela Chaisson is interviewed by Canada’s The Lawyer’s Dailynewspaper about the effect of the #MeToo movement on the legal profession. She discusses the importance of law students being heard within the legal profession, and of recognizing how much young lawyers have to offer and to bring to the law. Angela gives insight into […]
12Feb
Angela Chaisson Gives Insight Into Law Society Governance and Reform with Law Times Newspaper
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Canada’s Law Timesnewspaper interviews Toronto litigation lawyer Angela Chaisson on possible governance reforms at the Law Society of Ontario. Angela provides insight on the lack of student voices at the Law Society and how that effects the legal profession. As a frequent lecturer at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School, Angela discusses […]