Overview

Elizabeth is a seasoned litigator focused on civil sexual abuse, professional regulation, and health law. She has appeared at all court levels, including the Supreme Court, and is known for her advocacy in institutional liability and human rights.

Selected by her peers for inclusion in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Medical Negligence (2021-2026) and Personal Injury (2023, 2025, 2026)

Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Administrative and Public Law, Health Care Law, Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation, and Professional Malpractice Law

Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for her commitment to advocating on behalf of victims of sexual abuse, Canadian Lawyer Magazine, 2014

Frequently consulted by news media, including CBC News (Radio, Television and online), Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, Toronto Sun, Hamilton’s CHCH Television News, The Motts radio show, Maclean’s Magazine, Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN)

Frequently consulted by law media, including Law Times, The Lawyers Weekly, The Lawyer's Daily, Canadian Lawyer Magazine

While studying for her Bachelor of Laws degree at Osgoode Hall Law School, Elizabeth received numerous academic awards, including in 1993 the Bronze Medal and the J.S.D. Tory Research and Writing Award. Before attending law school, she was awarded the Commonwealth Scholarship to complete post-graduate work in Development Studies in the United Kingdom (1987-1989), as well as numerous other scholarships and prizes through her undergraduate and graduate studies.

Publications (several cited by Canadian courts, including the Ontario and Alberta Courts of Appeal)

Practice Areas

• Aboriginal Law
• Personal Injury Law
• Civil Litigation
• Tort Law
• Health Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1995 (ON)