Practice Area:

Dispute Resolution and Advocacy

Practice Area:

Dispute Resolution and Advocacy

Dispute Resolution and Advocacy

Meet

Sarah E. Martens

Dispute Resolution and Advocacy Lawyer

Fax:

519.932.3303

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Professional History

  • Partner, Lerners LLP (2019-present)

  • Associate Lawyer, Lerners LLP (2013-2019)

  • Articling Student, Lerners LLP (2012-2013)

  • Summer Student, Lerners LLP (2011)

Selected Presentations/Publications

  • Panelist, “Overcoming roadblocks: What to do if you get into trouble”, CMPA Resident Symposia, McMaster University, February 25-26, 2020

  • Presenter, “Impact of Clinical Guidelines on Clinical Practice from a CPSO/Civil Liability perspective”, Clinical Day in Ophthalmology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, April 28, 2017

  • Co-Author, “Stretching the Limits of Statutory Interpretation: The implications of College of Nurses of Ontario v Mark Dumchin on the jurisdiction of regulated health colleges over former members”, Ontario Bar Association, June 24, 2016

  • Presenter, “Research and Writing”, Excelling at Articles and the Law Practice Program, Ontario Bar Association, August 27, 2014

Awards/Recognition

  • Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of medical negligence

  • Dean’s Honour List – First and third year law (2010/2012)

  • Law Society of Upper Canada Award for outstanding achievement in legal studies (2012)

  • Brown & Korte Barristers Scholarship in Insurance Law (2012)

  • Scotiabank Scholarship in Trusts (2011)

  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt – Rand Entrance Scholarship (2009)

Professional Memberships

  • The Advocates’ Society

  • Ontario Bar Association

  • Canadian Bar Association

  • Middlesex Law Association

Leadership Positions and Community Contributions

  • Chair, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Hike for Hospice Committee (2019-2020)

  • Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Hike for Hospice Committee (2017-2018)

  • Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Bites & Bubbles Committee (2020-present)

  • Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Four Elements for Hospice Committee (2016-2020)

  • Member, Red Shoe Society (2012-present)

Education

  • Osgoode Law, Certificate in Health Law (2020)

  • Osgoode Law, Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (2016)

  • Admitted to Ontario Bar (2013)

  • Juris Doctor, University of Western Ontario (2012)

  • Honours Bachelor of Arts (Major in Political Science, Minor in Philosophy), University of Western Ontario (2009)

Fun Facts

Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys cardio kickboxing, volleyball, and travelling.

Professional History

Professional History

  • Partner, Lerners LLP (2019-present)

  • Associate Lawyer, Lerners LLP (2013-2019)

  • Articling Student, Lerners LLP (2012-2013)

  • Summer Student, Lerners LLP (2011)

Professional History

  • Partner, Lerners LLP (2019-present)

  • Associate Lawyer, Lerners LLP (2013-2019)

  • Articling Student, Lerners LLP (2012-2013)

  • Summer Student, Lerners LLP (2011)

Selected Presentations/Publications

Selected Presentations/Publications

Selected Presentations/Publications

Awards/Recognition

Awards/Recognition

Awards/Recognition

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships

Leadership Positions and Community Contributions

Leadership Positions and Community Contributions

Leadership Positions and Community Contributions

Education

Education

Education

Fun Facts

Fun Facts

Fun Facts

CONTACT

CONTACT

Fax:

519.932.3303

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