Lenczner Slaght
@LencznerSlaght
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Canada's Leading Litigation Firm
Toronto, Canada
Joined July 2013
Our expert litigators, @mjilesen, Madison Robins, Sarah Bittman & @KrasJess were pleased to act for @PaulChampLaw in securing a Mareva order freezing the bitcoin & cryptocurrency of Freedom Convoy leaders to help benefit Ottawa class members. –
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After more than 50 years in the practice of law and more than 680 applications, trials, and appeals across Canada and beyond, Lenczner Slaght wishes a very happy retirement to Alan J. Lenczner! –
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After more than 45 years as one of Canada’s leading litigators, Ronald Slaght announces his retirement from the practice of law. Thank you for everything, Ronald! –
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Lenczner Slaght is taking steps to address and improve its diversity and inclusion program through a new student recruitment initiative: name-blind screening. Read all about it here:
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Lenczner Slaght is proud to take another bold step toward gender equality with the launch of #ReferToHer™. Read more about the initiative here:
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We are delighted to welcome our 2020 Class of #SummerStudents today! Welcome, Hana Awwad Eidda, Barbara Brown, Alessa Dassios, Amy Goudge, Sam Hargreaves, Jennah Khaled, Keely Kinley, and Laura Macintyre! #WhereTheBestGetBetter –
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We think it's important to get names right. You can now click into anyone’s profile on and find an audio button beside their name! –
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Continuing the tradition of being led by one of Canada’s leading trial lawyers, Lenczner Slaght is thrilled to confirm the appointment of our new Managing Partner, Monique Jilesen (@mjilesen), effective January 1, 2023. –
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Congratulations to @jthomascurry who will be the recipient of one of the @LawSocietyLSO’s highest awards of recognition. Well-deserved! - #LSOAwards
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We are pleased to announce our 2021 Class of #SummerStudents from @UTLaw, @westernuLaw, @OsgoodeNews, @SchulichLaw, @queensulaw, and @uocommonlaw. We look forward to welcoming them to the firm! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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#ReferToHer is pleased to introduce its Criminal Law list of experienced female litigators to whom you can confidently refer work. Thanks to @MDRobitaille of @HeneinHutchison for her support and assistance in developing the initial list! View the list at
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We are very excited to announce our 2022 Class of #SummerStudents from @UTLaw, @westernuLaw, @queensulaw, @WindsorLaw, @RyersonULaw, @OsgoodeNews, and @LawMcGill! We look forward to welcoming them to the firm! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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We are proud to take the next step in prioritizing the health and well-being of our firm members, clients, and community by introducing a mandatory vaccination policy. Learn more here:
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Lenczner Slaght begins a new era of excellence led by @jthomascurry! Follow him on Twitter where he will continue his weekly Tuesday Trial Tips and provide exciting new insights as Managing Partner. -
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Joined by his partners, colleagues, friends, and family, @jthomascurry was celebrated by all ahead of receiving the Law Society Medal at tonight’s award ceremony. –
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We look forward to spending our summer with this group of talented #summerstudents! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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We are delighted to announce our 2023 Class of #SummerStudents from @UTLaw, @queensulaw, @WindsorLaw, and @westernuLaw! We look forward to welcoming them to the firm next summer. #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner, @mjilesen, has been recognized in @torontolife’s Top 50 Most Influential of 2023, an exclusive ranking of the people whose bravery, smarts and influence are changing the world. Congratulations, Monique! –
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Congratulations to our expert litigator, @PaulErikVeel, on his well-deserved recognition as a 2021 @Lexpert Rising Star! –
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We are thrilled to welcome back @Adil_Abdulla, Drew Findlay Black, Katrina Dods, Efua Gyan, @_angelahou, Isabel Dávila Pereira, Jenna Rumeo, @LkmThompson, and Emma Williams as our 2020/2021 #ArticlingStudents! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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Congratulations to @PaulErikVeel on receiving the 2020 @CBA_News Bill Miller Memorial Award! Read Paul-Erik’s award-winning article here:
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Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to announce that two of our exceptionally strong advocates have been promoted to our partnership. Congratulations, Christopher Yung and Delna Contractor! –
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Congratulations to our expert litigator, @MatthewBLerner, on being recognized as a 2020 @Lexpert Rising Star! A well-deserved recognition. –
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Congratulations to our Managing Partner, @jthomascurry, on this well-deserved award! Tom is universally admired by all for his professionalism and civility in litigation. -
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We were delighted to finally be able to get together in person with our #SummerStudents for a small physically distanced Summer BBQ! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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Our Managing Partner, @jthomascurry, was thrilled to take our #SummerStudents for a physically distanced version of two of our long-standing firm traditions: a court tour and an ice cream cone parade! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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We are proud to announce that Will McDowell has been re-elected as Bencher with the @LawSocietyLSO! He has been and will once again be an important part of Convocation. –
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We are proud to welcome @bkolenda to the partnership! He is an exceptional litigator who is committed to the same excellence in advocacy that has made us Canada’s leading litigation firm. -
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Congratulations to Brendan Morrison (@bmo_sayso) on his well-deserved recognition as a 2023 @Lexpert Rising Star! He is an exceptional litigator, trusted advisor, community leader, and mentor. He is an important contributor to our firm’s success! –
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Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to welcome two exceptionally strong advocates to the partnership, Brendan Morrison and @andrewmporter. –
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Welcome, @madeleineag2, @MilitzaBoljevic, Adam Davis, Blerta Gjoci, Jordyn Gooden, Charlotte Hobson, James Hutchinson, @evanmlinn, @ds_malone, @robinnyamekye, Flint Andrew Patterson, Mahgol Taghivand, and Solomiya Zakharchuk! #WhereTheBestGetBetter –
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Congratulations to our very own, @jthomascurry, who will be recognized with an honorary degree from @NipissingU! Tom will receive their highest distinction for his meaningful contributions to the university, the legal profession, and society-at-large. –
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Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to welcome Jordana Sanft! Jordana is a leading member of the #IntellectualProperty bar and a trusted advisor to her clients. She is a strong new addition to our formidable #IP team. –
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We are excited to celebrate Peter Griffin at tonight's virtual @LawSocietyLSO Awards Ceremony! Peter will be honoured for his enduring contribution to advancing the legal profession as an advocate, mentor, teacher and colleague. Congratulations, Peter! –
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Lenczner Slaght is proud to announce that @SharaRoy is named in @CanLawMag’s Top 25 Most Influential for her work to advance #EDI in the legal profession. Congratulations, Shara! –
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We are proud to contribute $10,000 to help keep @ProBonoOntario Law Help Centres open. #SaveLawHelp #AccesstoJustice
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Congratulations to Will McDowell, an exemplary advocate who was recently inducted into the @actl! -
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We are thrilled to announce our 2020 Class of #SummerStudents from @UTLaw, @OsgoodeNews, @LawMcGill, and @uocommonlaw! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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Canada’s leading litigation firm strengthens its talent pool with the addition of Brooke MacKenzie as Counsel. –
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#WillKnowsTheWay to a better future for the legal profession. Re-elect Will McDowell for @LawSocietyLSO Bencher! #BencherElection2019 –
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Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to welcome an exceptional and strong advocate to its partnership: Andrea Wheeler. Congratulations, Andrea! –
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Today marks 30 years of advocating for our clients in the courtroom, building a diverse team of deep thinkers and problem solvers, and executing bold ideas that reimagine the practice of law. Thank you to our clients and colleagues for your continued trust and support.
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.@PrecedentMag’s inaugural Precedent Innovation Awards features Lenczner Slaght’s R&R Lounge among the innovative people, projects and ideas that are actively improving the legal profession! Congratulations to all who are recognized! –
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Congratulations to our very own @sahar_talebi1 on being appointed to @YoungWomeninLaw’s Board of Directors!
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We are proud to announce our Partner, @peterjosborne, has been appointed today as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario. Congratulations to Peter on this well-deserved appointment! –
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Surprise! A special ice cream cone parade and song for our Managing Partner, @jthomascurry. Happy Birthday, Tom!
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We are proud to announce that Peter Griffin will be receiving one of the @LawSocietyLSO’s highest awards of recognition at a virtual celebration on May 26. Congratulations, Peter, for the well-deserved award! –
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Join our articling student, @_angelahou, as she moderates a panel that will share experiences and advice for new and aspiring racialized women litigators on March 22 at 5 PM. The event is open to GROWL members. Register until March 19! –
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We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner, @jthomascurry, is the 2022 recipient of the prestigious @OBAlawyers Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation. Congratulations, Tom! –
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In preparation for in-firm interviews, our lawyers took another step towards decreasing barriers to entry for diverse candidates in the legal profession. Thanks, @ashrouder, for hosting a great session on Unconscious Bias, Power and Privilege! #HowTheBestGetBetter
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#ReferToHer is pleased to introduce its Family Law list of experienced female litigators to whom you can confidently refer work. Special thank you to @McCarthyHansen for their support and assistance in developing the initial list! Visit to view the list.
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Carrying on our firm tradition, our Managing Partner, @jthomascurry, was delighted to take our Articling Students on a court tour and an ice cream cone parade this week! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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After more than 45 years of exceptional achievement in the practice of law, and 29 years developing Canada’s leading litigation firm, Lenczner Slaght says farewell to @GlennAllanSmith. –
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#ReferToHer is committed to supporting the advancement of women in the legal industry. Recognizing the importance for senior associates to also be top of mind for referrals to build a thriving practice, ReferToHer has expanded its criteria for listees. –
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Congratulations to our 2018/19 #ArticlingStudents on being called to the Bar of Ontario today! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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Canada’s leading litigation firm adds another exceptionally talented associate to its talent pool. Welcome, @yermakova_! –
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Lenczner Slaght is proud to partner with @McCarthy_ca to expand #ReferToHer and launch Corporate lists of experienced female lawyers to whom you can confidently refer work. Visit now! –
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We are proud to announce that @JonathanChenTO, @PaulErikVeel, and Colin Johnston have been elected to @OBAlawyers Section Executives once again!
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Thanks to the 140+ listees who joined our inaugural #ReferToHer™ event. @sanahalwani and @SharaRoy were thrilled to host an interactive brainstorm and discussion on concretely advancing women in the legal industry. More to come!
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Canada’s leading litigation firm continues to add to its depth of experience and knowledge. Welcome, Lauren Mills Taylor! –
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We are pleased to introduce the Lenczner Slaght R&R Lounge, an inclusive space where law students can take a healthy break in between their in-firm interviews. Read more about it here:
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With a deep reserve of experience practicing on the #CommercialList, we are proud to launch a one-stop shop for existing practice resources, precedents, best practices, blogs, important decisions, and relevant news and events. –
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In an effort to give back to the individuals and communities that have helped him on his journey to becoming an expert litigator, @jthomascurry and his family have established the Curry Family bursary at @osgoodenews! Learn more here:
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As is a bilingual site and continues to expand with experienced female lawyers across Canada, we are proud to expand the #ReferToHer brand with a new French name: RéfèrElle!
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Margaret Robbins, Delna Contractor, @KaitlinSoye, and @VeronicaTsou are ranked in the inaugural edition of @BestLawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada! Congratulations to all! –
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Best of luck to our 2021 #SummerStudents, @madeleineag2 and @MilitzaBoljevic, who are mooting against each other before former SCC Justice Rosalie Abella and current SCC Justices Andromache Karakatsanis and Mahmud Jamal today! The moot begins at 5:10 PM:
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To recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Lenczner Slaght will hear from Ojibwe writer, @jessewente, on the challenges of reconciliation through the Indigenous lens and how we can contribute to building a new, respectful relationship with Indigenous peoples.
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We are proud to make data-driven decision-making a key part of our litigation strategy with the launch of #LSDataDrivenDecisions! This program is an important step in our commitment to innovation and excellence in client service. –
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#ReferToHer is proud to partner with @LEAFNational on their #GivingTuesdayCA fundraiser tomorrow! Help LEAF advance the substantive equality of women, girls, and all those who experience gender discrimination by donating and we’ll double the impact. –
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After over a decade at Lenczner Slaght, we are excited to announce that @andrewmporter has launched his own litigation practice on June 1, 2024. We wish him all the best and look forward to cheering on his continued success at Porter Litigation! –
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Today we celebrate our silver anniversary and our journey from 5 founding partners to 54 expert litigators supported by an incredible staff.
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With Mareva injunctions top of mind today, we’re bringing this blog to your attention! Sahar Talebi wrote a primer all about Mareva injunctions and what needs to be considered when seeking this extraordinary remedy. –
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We were proud to raise a glass to @GlennAllanSmith today, who will be honoured with the @OBAlawyers Award of Excellence in Insurance Law. –
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Our articling student, Emma Williams, has secured two consecutive court clerkships following her articling year with us! Read her interview with her alma mater, @westernuLaw, here:
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As we approach the one year anniversary of #ReferToHer™, @PrecedentMag interviewed @SharaRoy and @sanahalwani about the program’s origin and how it has expanded since the launch last year. Read the article here:
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We are proud to announce that our expert litigator, Peter J. Osborne, was inducted into the @actl! –
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Congratulations to @MariamMoktar on being recognized as an Emerging Leader in Law at last night’s @WindsorLaw Alumni Dinner! -
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Will McDowell is running for re-election as Bencher with the @LawSocietyLSO! #WillKnowsTheWay to a better future for the legal profession. Vote Will and the @BGG_Coalition to restore competent, experienced, and representative leadership at the LSO. –
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Congratulations to @VeronicaTsou on being recognized as a Rising Star in @ManagingIP’s 2020 @IP_STARS Handbook, a leading guide to the world’s foremost #IP practitioners! –
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Our expert litigators, @madisonbrobins, @KaitlinSoye, @yermakova_, @PaulErikVeel, and Colin Johnston, have been elected to @OBAlawyers Section Executive positions for the 2021/2022 term. Congratulations to all!
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We look forward to welcoming back Hana Awwad Eidda, Alessa Dassios, Amy Goudge, Sam Hargreaves, Jennah Khaled, Keely Kinley and Laura Macintyre for articling next year! We wish Barbara Brown the best of luck on her clerkship at the Ontario Court of Appeal! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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We are pleased to announce our 2019 Class of #SummerStudents from @uocommonlaw, @OsgoodeNews, @queensulaw, @SchulichLaw, @UTLaw and @WesternULaw. We look forward to welcoming you all in May! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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Congratulations to @PaulErikVeel for being re-elected to the @OBAlawyers 2018-19 Civil #Litigation Section Executive. -
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We are proud announce that @jthomascurry is the recipient of The @Advocates_Soc Award for Excellence in Teaching. He will be presented the award at the #EOT2018 dinner. Congratulations Tom! -
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We are proud to announce that Eli Lederman has been appointed to the firm’s Management Committee. He will play a key role in ensuring the firm’s continued excellence in client service.
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We are proud to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of all the women at Lenczner Slaght today and every day. #BalanceforBetter
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Happy Holidays from your friends at Lenczner Slaght! We’re excited to begin a new era of excellence in 2018.
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.@mjilesen appears on @Lexpert's cover as one of Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers! She is also quoted in an article about anonymous representative plaintiffs in #classactions. -
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Melanie Baird has been shortlisted in “Best in life sciences” for the 2018 Euromoney Legal's Americas Rising Star Awards. She is the only Canadian in her category and one of only seven Canadians out of the 206 nominees. Congratulations, Melanie! -
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.@PaulErikVeel and Aoife Quinn volunteered their services yesterday through @ProBonoOntario! They answered legal questions by phone to those who are experiencing employment and housing issues related to #COVID19.
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We are excited to celebrate our fearless leader, Peter Griffin, at the OBA Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation sold-out gala tonight! #OBAawards -
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Congratulations @bittsandpieces,@sar_spitz, Graham, @rosenzachary, Jonathan & Sean! #WhereTheBestGetBetter
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