Legal Options For Your Clients’ Healing Journeys: An Information Session for Service Providers Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Injury
Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein presents "Legal Options For Your Clients’ Healing Journey: An Information Session for Service Providers Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Injury."
This is a free event for service providers who work with clients who have been impacted by a personal injury.
Learn from the seasoned legal advocates at Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein about navigating the complexities of personal injury law, understanding client needs, and providing effective support. Attendees will gain valuable insights into maximizing client outcomes to ensure fair compensation and elevate their advocacy skills to empower clients.
This information session will also include a presentation about how we can support survivors of the 60's Scoop. We will discuss what legal options are available for survivors beyond the class action and answer questions for those who have suffered childhood abuse.
Please consider joining us for this event. We look forward to sharing engaging information and ideas.
Lunch and prizes are also available for our attendees.
We want to say a huge thank you to the team at the Ne-Chee Friendship Centre for their generous donation of our meeting space.
A networking event will follow later that evening at Lake of the Woods Brewery from 5 - 7 PM, we hope you will attend!
Speakers.
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Simona
JellinekView BioSimona has also been instrumental in changing important pieces of legislation including the removal of the limitation period in sexual abuse and assault cases. As well, she also assisted the government in amending legislation to allow survivors who are on ODSP to remain on ODSP even after receiving compensation from a judgment or settlement.
Simona’s expertise in the area has been recognized by her peers and she is listed in Best Lawyers and Lexpert. She has been honoured to receive the Distinguished Service Award by the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and the Zenith Lexpert award. Simona is sought after by media outlets to provide insight and commentary on sexual abuse and assaults in Canada and abroad. As well, she has lectured at universities and presented papers on sexual violence litigation at Canadian and international conferences.
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Linda
O'BrienView BioLinda joined the Gluckstein family from a boutique litigation firm where she focused exclusively on civil litigation, defending tort litigants. She is now a key member of our Sexual Abuse group with the Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein team advocating solely for survivors of sexual abuse.
Over her almost 30 years of practice, Linda has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, along with appearances before numerous boards and at private arbitrations. She has been a speaker at many legal events and seminars.
Linda is proud to be involved in initiatives to promote policies and practices to retain and advance women in law and to continue to serve as a mentor for many students and lawyers.