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www.lexpert.ca 63 Kryworuk, Peter W. Lerners LLP > (519) 640-6317 pkryworuk@lerners.ca Peter Kryworuk is a Senior Partner and Leader of the Health Law Practice Group. He has extensive trial and appellate experience in complex litigation, maintaining a diverse practice that includes medical negligence and health law, product liability commercial litigation, class actions, and personal injury litigation. Peter is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and Litigation Counsel of America. He has been recognized as a leading litigator in notable peer and client-rated directories and publications. Peter is a frequent author, lecturer and presenter on various legal topics including health law, trial advocacy, law of damages, tort law, civil procedure, personal injury and insurance law, construction law and occupational health and safety. Peter is an active member of the legal community, volunteering his time with e Advocates' Society, where he has served as Past President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. He is also a member of the Middlesex Law Association, the Ukrainian Canadian Bar Association, and e Holland Access to Justice in Medical Malpractice Group (e Holland Group). Kuehl, Cynthia B. Lerners LLP > (416) 601-2363 ckuehl@lerners.ca Cynthia is a partner with more than 23 years of civil litigation experience. She brings her litigation skill set, honed from decades of on-her-feet experience, and her common sense approach to problem-solving to a wide range of areas, including commercial litigation and arbitration, appellate advocacy, public and administrative law, professional regulation, and health law. She has appeared as lead counsel at trials, applications and appeals, and litigated before every level of court including the Supreme Court of Canada. Cynthia is retained for her judgment and commitment to advancing her client's interests. She recognizes that litigation may not always be the best path forward but, when it is, she is a formidable advocate, and holds herself to the highest standards of professionalism in her dealings with clients, counsel, court and the community. Cynthia is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Ontario, and has her Qualified Arbitrator designation from ADRIO. In addition to her practice, Cynthia currently serves as Chair of the firm, where she is responsible for setting its strategic direction. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of e Advocates' Society and a regular contributor to educational programming in the profession. Kutyan, Justin KPMG Law LLP > (416) 777-3266 jkutyan@kpmglaw.ca Justin Kutyan is Senior Partner and National Leader with KPMG Law LLP, bringing over 15 years of experience successfully litigating tax cases to the role as the head of the firm. Justin has extensive experience in trial advocacy and is well-versed in strategic and tactical courtroom skills, which give him an exceptional ability to win trials and deliver excellent outcomes for his clients. Prior to joining KPMG, Justin served as Crown Counsel in the Tax Law Services section of the Department of Justice and at a leading national Canadian law firm. At KPMG Law LLP, Justin has successfully resolved disputes involving a wide range of income tax, GST/HST, and customs issues. He has appeared before the Tax Court of Canada, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal, and has familiarity navigating the audit and appeals process with the Canada Revenue Agency. He has also assisted on cases before the Supreme Court of Canada. A passionate litigator, Justin has been recognized for his ability to fashion creative arguments and his determination to push the boundaries of conventional thinking. Kwinter, Alfred Singer Kwinter > (416) 961-2882 akwinter@singerkwinter.com Alf earned his JD from the U of T in 1970. He and Morris Singer founded the firm in 1974. He has appeared at all court levels including the Supreme Court of Canada, where he appeared on behalf of the successful plaintiff in the landmark decision of Oldfield v. Transamerica Insurance. Alf has achieved some of Canada's largest jury awards for punitive damages against an insurer. He acted for the plaintiff in the milestone case of Kamin v. Kawartha Dairy, which reduced the onus on plaintiffs in establishing liability in slip and fall claims. He obtained the highest award in Canada for chronic pain in Degennaro v. Oakville Trafalgar Hospital. Alf is certified by the LSO as a Specialist in Civil Litigation, is a past director of e Advocates' Society and Medico-Legal Society, and is a member of OTLA, TAS, the CBA, the ABA, and AAJ. Alf is an Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall. He has twice been honoured by OTLA and is a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award by TAS. Alf received the 2015 OBA Award for Excellence in Insurance Law and was named the 2016 Best Lawyers personal injury litigation Lawyer of the Year in Toronto. Alf is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Laubman, Shaun Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP > (416) 360-8481 slaubman@lolg.ca Shaun practises corporate commercial litigation, including shareholder and partnership disputes, fraud cases, franchise litigation, estate litigation, and real estate disputes. He is an experienced trial and appellate counsel and has successfully represented clients before all levels of court in Ontario, as well as before administrative and arbitral tribunals. Shaun also has extensive experience with fast-moving cases involving Mareva and injunctive relief. Shaun is the Past Chair of the OBA's Civil Litigation Section and a member of the Commercial List Users' Committee. He currently serves as a chairperson for the University of Toronto's Academic Discipline tribunal. Previously, Shaun clerked for the judges of the Ontario Court of Appeal, and practised at a major international law firm in New York for several years. Shaun has been recognized as a Next Generation Lawyer by e Legal 500 and in e Best Lawyers in Canada. He is a past recipient of a Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 award. Lexpert-ranked leading litigation lawyers