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www.lexpert.ca 61 Hasan, Nader R. Stockwoods LLP > (416) 593-1668 naderh@stockwoods.ca Nader practises criminal, regulatory, and constitutional law at the trial and appellate levels. He defends clients accused of all forms of criminal misconduct, including white-collar crime, drug offences, homicide, sexual offences, and professional misconduct. He has expertise in digital privacy law and search and seizure issues, and has appeared in many of the leading cases in these areas. He has appeared in more than 20 cases at the Supreme Court of Canada. Nader is a veteran Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, where he lectures on criminal and constitutional law. He is a co-author of Search & Seizure (Emond Publishing, 2021), Sentencing, 9th edition (LexisNexis, 2017), and Digital Privacy: Criminal, Civil and Regulatory Litigation (LexisNexis, 2018). Nader is a graduate of Harvard University (BA), the University of Cambridge (MPhil) and the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law ( JD), and a former law clerk to the Honourable Marshall Rothstein of the Supreme Court of Canada. He is called to the Bar in Ontario and New York. Heinsen, Patrick, KC Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) > (403) 232-9794 pheinsen@blg.com Patrick is a partner and regional group manager of Specialized Litigation in BLG's Calgary office. Patrick has extensive experience in professional negligence defence and has particular expertise handling claims against architects, engineers, project consultants and locating/surveying professionals. Patrick has also successfully defended insurers, insurance brokers, MGAs, real estate agents, healthcare professionals, medical product manufacturers, and commercial hosts. He has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta and has successfully conducted matters in courts of British Columbia, Saskatchewan and the Federal Court of Canada. Patrick is a member of the CBA's Construction, Insurance and Alternative Dispute Resolution subsections. Recognized in e Best Lawyers in Canada (Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Law), (Insurance Law), and (Construction Law). Also recognized in Lexpert Special Edition — Litigation, and in Benchmark Canada (Litigation Star). Called to the Alberta Bar in 2001. Herbst, Ludmila B., KC FARRIS > (604) 661-1722 lherbst@farris.com Partner Ludmila Herbst, KC is a leading litigator in corporate, commercial, regulatory and constitutional cases. She has represented clients before all levels of court in BC, the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as arbitral and administrative tribunals including the BC Utilities Commission. She co-authored Commercial Arbitration in Canada: A Guide to Domestic and International Arbitrations, which is a leading text cited by trial and appellate courts across Canada. She has written many articles, has presented at and chaired numerous conferences, and is the long-time assistant editor of e Advocate, which is distributed six times per year to BC lawyers and subscribers beyond. She also chairs e Advocates' Society Regional Advisory Committee, sits on the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre's board, and participates on varied subcommittees. She has been a member of advisory groups including on reform to the provincial Limitation Act and Arbitration Act. She is ranked highly in Best Lawyers (including as one of its 2024 Lawyers of the Year), Benchmark Canada 2023 (including as one of its top women in litigation nationwide), and Chambers Canada 2023. Admitted to the British Columbia Bar (1999). Appointed King's Counsel (2015). Hnatiw, Gillian T. Gillian Hnatiw & Co. > (416) 838-9605 gillian@gillianandco.ca Gillian Hnatiw is the founder and principal of Gillian Hnatiw & Co., a feminist litigation firm in Toronto. Her broad civil litigation practice focuses on administrative and public law, health, employment, professional liability and, in particular, claims for sexual abuse, harassment, assault, and discrimination. Gillian is renowned for her empathy and frequently navigates sensitive, complex matters for both individuals and organizations. From 2021‒2023, she acted as senior Commission Counsel to Nova Scotia's Mass Casualty Commission, where she lent her expertise to the gender- based violence aspect of the mandate. She has appeared before all levels of court, including multiple appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2020, she was awarded the TLA's Honsberger Award and hailed as a "formidable champion of women's civil rights." In 2023, Canadian Lawyer named her one of Canada's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers. She is a former Lexpert Rising Star, a recurring Benchmark Litigation Star, a perennial Best Lawyers lawyer and currently recognized as one of Benchmark's Top 100 Women Lawyers. Gillian is past-Chair of the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF). Hogan, Timothy C. Harrison Pensa LLP > (519) 661-6743 thogan@harrisonpensa.com Tim Hogan is a partner within the Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy group at Harrison Pensa. Tim represents creditors and court-appointed officers in insolvency, restructuring, and bankruptcy proceedings, as well as major financial institutions in restructuring and insolvency situations. Tim appears at all levels of court dealing with insolvency matters. He also practices commercial litigation and has acted in matters ranging from contract disputes, to inter-creditor disputes, both at trial and appeal levels. Tim is a lecturer and instructor to numerous credit industry groups. He is also the author of various continuing legal education papers on insolvency issues. Tim is a Lexpert-ranked lawyer recognized in e Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Insolvency and Financial Restructuring and in Lexpert Special Edition: Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers. He has been recognized by peers and named in e Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring since 2014. Lexpert-ranked leading litigation lawyers