Angela is a member of Lawrences’ Litigation Group. During her articling term as a judicial law clerk at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Hamilton, she conducted legal research to assist over 30 judges handling a broad array of legal issues arising from civil, criminal, and family law cases. As a judicial law clerk, Angela has reviewed materials and submissions for the Divisional Court in preparation for the hearing of appeals and judicial reviews of lower court decisions. One of the founding partners of the firm, William C. Lawrence, was the first judicial law clerk in Ontario.
At law school, Angela participated in the Health Law Student Advocacy Project and appeared before the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board. She also volunteered at the Community Legal Aid Services Program as an intake volunteer. Angela completed an exchange semester at the University of Hong Kong.
Affiliations
- Law Society of Upper Canada
- Ontario Bar Association
- Peel Law Association
- Hamilton Law Association
- Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
Awards
Recipient of the Alison J. Youngman/Stikeman Elliott Entrance Award, 2012
Publications
"When a Real Estate Transaction Doesn't Close", The Lawrences Letter, Spring 2018
Munoz Centifanti LC, Thomson ND, Kwok AH. Identifying the Manipulative Mating Methods Associated With Psychopathic Traits and BPD Features. Journal of Personality Disorders 2015;1:1-21.
Jul 26, 2017
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The cost of bringing legal action is a major issue in access to justice, especially in personal injury cases. This article outlines the approaches the Court can take in assessing the amount of costs to be paid by the unsuccessful party in a personal injury case.
Jul 26, 2017
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Class actions were intended to provide access to justice for those unable to bring individual legal actions. However, if the class action fails, the plaintiffs may end up bearing the burden of costs. This article outlines the ways in which the courts can deal with an unfair cost burden.
News
Feb 20, 2018
The latest edition of our newsletter is now available. Articles include the conditions under which deposits can be forfeited if a real estate trans...
To: Ed Upenieks and the Lawrences Team.
We wanted to let you know how much we appreciate all the work that you and your team have put into our case and how much support you have given us. We cannot imagine a better person than you to have been supporting us during this incredibly difficult time. You and your team have been so caring and helpful to us, which has lightened the incredible burden that we carry. Your hard work and expertise have been so greatly appreciated. We cannot thank you and your team enough.