Toronto Lawyer Angela Chaisson Speaks to The Lawyer’s Daily about Sexual Assault Training for Judges

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On February 12, 2020
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The Lawyer’s Daily speaks with Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson about Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Judges Act and the Criminal Code to mandate sexual assault law training for Canadian judges. The Bill, if passed, will require federally-appointed judges in Superior Courts to participate in training on matters related to sexual assault law and […]

The Lawyer’s Daily Covers LEAF Toronto’s Panel on Legal Aid Cuts, Featuring Toronto Lawyer Angela Chaisson

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On February 3, 2020
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The Lawyer’s Daily covers The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund’s (LEAF) Toronto branch panel about Ontario’s legal aid cuts in a piece by panelist Tammy Law. Read the full article at https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/business/articles/17689/child-protection-escaping-legal-aid-cuts-no-reason-to-celebrate-tammy-law

LEAF Toronto Panel on Ontario’s Legal Aid Cuts Features Toronto Lawyer Angela Chaisson

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On January 23, 2020
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Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson participates on a panel hosted by The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund’s (LEAF) Toronto branch about Ontario’s legal aid cuts, which have cut funding for the most vulnerable people in the justice system. She spoke about the changes to Legal Aid Ontario, and how they have affected her clients, who […]

Angela Chaisson to Participate in Panel at the University of Toronto about Ontario’s Legal Aid Cuts

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On January 21, 2020
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Amidst cuts to Ontario’s legal aid funding, the legal profession has rallied around the cause, stressing the importance of access to justice and the need for action. The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund’s (LEAF) Toronto branch is taking the discussion to the next level by hosting a panel featuring Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson. Angela […]

Toronto Sexual Assault Lawyer Angela Chaisson is Interviewed by The Lawyer’s Daily About Controversial Sexual Assault Cases in Ontario

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On December 9, 2019
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The Lawyer’s Daily interviews Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson about a series of high-profile cases involving female complainants in which comments made by judges became a focal point for debates about feminism and the judiciary. Angela regularly represents female complainants in sexual violence cases. She reflects on her experiences, and the role of equality in the […]

Toronto Litigation Lawyer Angela Chaisson is Thrilled to be a Contributing Author to “The Law of Objections in Canada”

Posted by Angela Chaisson
On November 25, 2019
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Angela Chaisson is thrilled be a contributing author to Lexis Nexis’s latest book, The Law of Objections in Canada: A Handbook. Angela put her years of trial experience to good, and shares her knowledge of objections under Canadian common law. The book focuses exclusively on the 50 possible objections that lawyers can make during trials. […]

Posted by Angela Chaisson
On June 18, 2019
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Litigation lawyer Angela Chaisson is please to deliver a Pride Week speech for global law firm DLA Piper, as part of their Professional Development Programming. DLA Piper’s Diversity Committee organized the event and live streamed Angela’s speech to all of their offices across Canada. Angela spoke about the Canadian Federal Government’s “Gay Purge”, in which […]

Angela Chaisson speaks to Toronto’s City News about Legal Aid Ontario’s Cuts to Bail Funding

Posted by Angela Chaisson
On June 12, 2019
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Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson is interviewed by City News about how the provincial governments cuts to Legal Aid Ontario will impact the bail process in criminal courts. Angela discusses how the cuts will overburden already busy bail courts, cause delays in the bail process, and increase costs to Ontario’s taxpayers. “The system is going to […]

Angela provides comments on sentencing for Marcella Zoia

Posted by Angela Chaisson
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, […]

Angela Chaisson Explains Weinstein Charges to Entertainment Tonight Canada

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On May 26, 2018
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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 […]

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