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.

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 […]

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 […]

Angela Chaisson Makes Submissions Before the Canadian Senate on Behalf of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association

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On April 18, 2018
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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 […]

Precedent Magazine Profiles Angela Chaisson as a Criminal Law Expert

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On October 11, 2017
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Precedent magazine, Toronto’s leading legal magazine profiles Toronto criminal lawyer Angela Chaisson, as a sought-after litigator who fights for her clients every day. In their Meet the Expert feature, Angela discusses what it’s like to be in court litigating criminal matters most days of the week, and what it takes to litigate long trials in […]

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On July 20, 2017
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Angela Chaisson speaks to the Toronto Star about the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in R. v. Ururyar, the widely reported case with Mandi Gray as the complainant which overturned the trial judge's decision. The Toronto criminal lawyer discusses possible impacts on women's willingness to report sexual assault, and how criminal courts can...

Toronto Star Gets Insight Into Controversial Sexual Assault Case With Angela Chaisson

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On March 11, 2017
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Following the shocking acquittal of a Halifax taxi driver in a sexual assault case, Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson discusses the case with the Toronto Star. Angela gives insight into how the Criminal Code gives no clear line beyond which someone is too intoxicated to consent to sexual activity. She also discusses the challenge these cases […]

Posted by Angela Chaisson
On March 4, 2017
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Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson presents to the Criminal Lawyers’ Association Third Annual Women in Criminal Law Conference, titled Is Justice is Blind? Breaking Barriers in Criminal Law. Angela spoke about the persistent gender pay gap in the legal profession and how it disproportionately affects equality seeking groups such as radicalized, immigrant, queer and disabled women. As a […]

Angela Chaisson Shares Insight With CTV News on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Bingley

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On February 23, 2017
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Canada’s CTV News interviews Toronto criminal defence lawyer Angela Chaisson on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in R. v. Bingley. The decision means that a police officer is automatically considered an expert in when giving evidence on roadside drug intoxication. Angela expresses concern that the decision creates a shortcut for a conviction in criminal […]

Following a Shocking Sexual Assault Case, Angela Chaisson Speaks with the Toronto Star About Legal Issues Related to Intoxication and Consent

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On October 6, 2016
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After the conviction of a Toronto man in a shocking sex assault case, R. v. Tariq, the Toronto Star interviews Toronto lawyer Angela Chaisson about the judge’s decision. Angela gives her insights into how the decision brings clarity to complicated legal issues of intoxication and consent. She also discusses the key role surveillance video played […]

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