Practice Area:
Health Law
Health Law
Meet
Sarah E. Martens
Health Law Lawyer
Defending and protecting the reputations of medical professionals is a responsibility I take very seriously, and I work relentlessly on their behalf to achieve the best possible solution.
Phone:
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
Recognized by her peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for medical negligence
Law Society of Upper Canada Award for outstanding achievement in legal studies (2012)
Brown & Korte Barristers Scholarship in Insurance Law (2012)
Dean’s Honour List – First and third year law (2010/2012)
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
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Copyright © 2025 Lerners LLP. All rights reserved.