Overview

SHADI KATIRAI represents clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters including professional liability, class actions, and product liability litigation. Known for a strategic approach that combines attention to detail with fierce advocacy, Shadi has established a track record of success, both inside and outside the courtroom. Shadi has successfully represented her clients in mediations, in the courtroom, at the Human Rights Tribunal, and in proceedings before their professional colleges. She has significant experience defending building inspectors, architects, engineers, and health care professionals. Shadi also defends clients in technically challenging product liability cases. Shadi is also called upon to as a trusted adviser to clients on risk management strategies. Shadi’s passion for medical legal issues led her to obtain a Master of Laws in Health law from Georgetown University. While in Washington D.C., Shadi conducted research at the Canadian Embassy for the Public Health Agency of Canada on Pandemic Preparedness. Shadi’s volunteer efforts include serving as a Board Member of the Council of the College of Physiotherapists. Shadi has served as a legal member of the Research Ethics Board of Sunnybrook Hospital and of University Health Network’s Toronto Rehab. She has also served on the Health Law Executive of the Ontario Bar Association. She has done pro bono work for Autism Matters, as well as for patients facing consent and capacity issues

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2006 (ON)