Overview

ELIZABETH BOWKER is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, with a diverse and complex practice. It is important for her to listen to her clients, to understand their needs and point of view, and to tell their stories in a persuasive and compelling way. She has a measured and calm approach to problems, seeking mediated settlements when possible, but is just as comfortable in a courtroom advocating for her clients at trial and all the way up through levels of appeal. She has argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Courts of Appeal in both Ontario and New Brunswick, Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice and Divisional Court, as well as before multiple administrative tribunals. She represents clients involved in wide-ranging issues including class actions, professional liability, products liability, medical malpractice, municipal liability, employment practices and insurance coverage. Elizabeth serves on the Class Proceedings Committee as a jointly appointed member by the Law Foundation of Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario. She is recognized The Best Lawyers in Canada ™ for her expertise in both Class Action Litigation and in Insurance Law. Elizabeth is a frequent speaker at various conferences and seminars for professional organizations and insurance companies, and she currently organizes the firm’s continuing professional development programs. She is a member of the Advocates’ Society and the Ontario Bar Association. Prior to articling, she was a legal intern with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva.

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2002 (ON)