Shanah Tovah!
As we welcome Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, we wish our clients, colleagues, and community a year filled with sweetness, joy, and renewal. May this season bring peace, health, happiness, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

STLB is proud to share that our partner, Anna Matas, has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. Anna has been recognized for her expertise in Health Care Law, Medical Negligence, Professional Malpractice Law, Personal Injury, and Administrative and Public Law.Congratulations!

STLB is proud to share that our partner, Alexi Wood, has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. Alexi has been recognized for her expertise in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Administrative and Public Law, and Health Care Law. Congratulations!

STLB is proud to share that lawyer Saad Gaya has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. Saad has been recognized as “Best Lawyers Ones to Watch” for his work and expertise in Health Care Law. Congratulations to all of this year's recognized lawyers!

As summer winds down, we say goodbye (for now) to our incredible students heading back to school. Thank you for bringing your passion, dedication, and commitment to everything you do with us. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve this year—until next time, keep shining bright!

The Hockey Canada verdict is just one case. It is a trial decision, which is not binding and not determinative of future verdicts. The Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic offers free independent legal advice to survivors of sexual violence. Complete information: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Pride is protest. Pride is protection.
We stand with LGBTQIA+ communities this month—and every month. Justice must be inclusive to be real.

Last Friday night, we dove into a spooky team challenge at The Village at Black Creek — an experience called Where Dark Things Dwell. Think lanterns, teamwork, puzzles, and just the right amount of fear. It was eerie, exciting, and an awesome way to connect with each other outside the office.

STLB partner Anna Matas appeared on NEWS on 680 CJOB Radio Winnipeg with host Richard Cloutier to discuss the law surrounding sexual assault, including recent changes affecting what evidence can typically be relied on by the prosecution and the defense in criminal matters.

STLB partner, Anna Matas had the opportunity to speak with CBC’s Katie Nicholson about the ongoing sexual assault trial involving five former #HockeyCanada players in London, ON. The case has sparked national conversation—and highlighted ongoing confusion around key legal concepts like consent.

Today is the first day for STLB's latest class of summer students! We are thrilled to welcome Josh, and Jay to the firm - alongside our returning 2L students Ashleigh and Natallie! We look forward to a great summer together.

As Ramadan begins, St. Lawrence Barristers extends our warmest wishes to all those observing. May this month bring you peace, reflection, and community. And when Eid comes, may it be filled with joy and light!

St. Lawrence Barristers PC celebrates Black History Month and honours the strength, wisdom, and legacy of Black colleagues, clients, and neighbours. We remain committed year-round to building a future where everyone can thrive.

A former student of Robert Land Academy launched a $3.5 million dollar lawsuit against the all-boys boarding school for years of physical and sexual abuse that went ignored by administration. Founding Partner Alexi Wood spoke about the case in a recent CTV interview.

www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

STLB partner Anna Matas will be appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, arguing for the Court to recognize the tort of family violence.

You can view today's proceedings here: www.scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...

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