Jennifer L. Hunter
Partner
Jennifer works in our Toronto office and Practice Group Leader of the Insurance Law Group. With 20 years of litigation experience, she defends claims involving public entities, professional liability, medical malpractice, privacy, and cybersecurity.
Awards & Recognitions
Areas of Expertise
E&O Claims Including Professional E&O
First-Party Property Damage Claims
General & Commercial Liability
Motor Vehicle Injury Claims
Public Entity Defence / Municipal Liability
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2006)
Juris Doctorate, University of Toronto (2005)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) University of Winnipeg (2002)
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2006)
Juris Doctorate, University of Toronto (2005)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) University of Winnipeg (2002)
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2006)
Juris Doctorate, University of Toronto (2005)
Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) University of Winnipeg (2002)
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized and recommended by Lexpert as a leading lawyer in the area of Medical Negligence; Professional Liability (2022-2025)
Recognized in the 2021 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as "One to Watch" in Litigation - Commercial Insurance
Recipient, Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 Award (2020)
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Privacy and Data Security Law, and Professional Malpractice Law
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized and recommended by Lexpert as a leading lawyer in the area of Medical Negligence; Professional Liability (2022-2025)
Recognized in the 2021 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as "One to Watch" in Litigation - Commercial Insurance
Recipient, Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 Award (2020)
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Privacy and Data Security Law, and Professional Malpractice Law
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized and recommended by Lexpert as a leading lawyer in the area of Medical Negligence; Professional Liability (2022-2025)
Recognized in the 2021 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as "One to Watch" in Litigation - Commercial Insurance
Recipient, Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 Award (2020)
Selected by peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Privacy and Data Security Law, and Professional Malpractice Law
Selected Presentations and Publications
Instructor/Panel member, The Art of Examination-in-Chief, The Advocates’ Society, March 26, 2025
Speaker, The Public Sector Cyber Exchange, Change Point Intelligence, March 20, 2025
Speaker, Advocacy Hour: Working with Medical Records, The Advocates' Society, June 21, 2024
Moderator, Modern Appellate Advocacy: Tips for Appellate Advocacy in 2024 and Beyond, Toronto Lawyers Association, May 1, 2024
Speaker, Privacy Law and Information Management in Health Care, Osgoode Professional Development, February 13, 2024
Presenter, "Privacy Issues in Education Law: Considerations for Technology Use," Ontario Bar Association, January 25, 2024
Speaker, Osgoode Certificate in Privacy Law and Information Management in Healthcare, February 1, 2023
Co-Author, Evidentiary Requirements for Data Breach Privacy Class Actions, Lexis Nexis Class Action Defence Quarterly, June 2022
Panel member, How to Ensure that Your Insurance is Adequate & Responds, Osgoode Professional Development Program - Data Breaches & Cybersecurity Incidents: The Legal Guide to Preparedness and Response, November 20, 2020
Presenter, "Cyber Risk and Public Entities," Society of Public Insurance Administrators of Ontario (SPIAO) Annual General Meeting/Christmas Workshop, December 6, 2019
Speaker, Legal Liability Risks Arising from the Use of Digital Technology, SPIAO, December 2019
Speaker, "Public Liability: Risks Facing our Towns and Cities," Insurance Bureau of Canada Commercial Insurance Symposium, November 28, 2019
Presenter, "The Legal Liability Risks Arising from the use of Digital Technology in Municipal Infrastructure and Operations," Durham Municipal Insurance Pool (DMIP) Risk Management Seminar on Cyber, November 7, 2019
Speaker, "The Role of Experts in Discovery Process," Law Society of Ontario program, Discoveries: An Update for Litigators, October 7, 2019
Panellist, Law Society of Ontario program, Tips from the Bench for Litigators, May 2019
Moderator, "Public Services Cyber Security and Resilience - Protecting and Insuring Against Cyber Attacks," 25th Annual Provincial/Municipal Government Liability Conference, The Canadian Institute, April 2, 2019
"Drawing the line between consultation and collaboration with expert witnesses," The Lawyer's Daily, March 21, 2018
"The courts weigh in on 'ghost-written' expert reports," The Lawyer's Daily, March 2, 2018
"Expert evidence update: Decisions affecting production of working file," The Lawyer's Daily, February 14, 2018
Panellist, Law Society of Upper Canada program, Civil Appeals – The Year in Review (December 2015)
Negotiated agreements and malicious prosecutions, The Lawyers Weekly, August 30, 2013
Presenter, Society of Public Insurance Administrators of Ontario Conference, Seeking an Early Dismissal: The availability of summary judgment in municipal liability claims post Combined Air, September 2012
Co-author, Police Liability: Where are we now? presented at The Canadian Institute’s 18th Annual Provincial/Municipal Government Liability, February 2012
Selected Presentations and Publications
Instructor/Panel member, The Art of Examination-in-Chief, The Advocates’ Society, March 26, 2025
Speaker, The Public Sector Cyber Exchange, Change Point Intelligence, March 20, 2025
Speaker, Advocacy Hour: Working with Medical Records, The Advocates' Society, June 21, 2024
Moderator, Modern Appellate Advocacy: Tips for Appellate Advocacy in 2024 and Beyond, Toronto Lawyers Association, May 1, 2024
Speaker, Privacy Law and Information Management in Health Care, Osgoode Professional Development, February 13, 2024
Presenter, "Privacy Issues in Education Law: Considerations for Technology Use," Ontario Bar Association, January 25, 2024
Speaker, Osgoode Certificate in Privacy Law and Information Management in Healthcare, February 1, 2023
Co-Author, Evidentiary Requirements for Data Breach Privacy Class Actions, Lexis Nexis Class Action Defence Quarterly, June 2022
Panel member, How to Ensure that Your Insurance is Adequate & Responds, Osgoode Professional Development Program - Data Breaches & Cybersecurity Incidents: The Legal Guide to Preparedness and Response, November 20, 2020
Presenter, "Cyber Risk and Public Entities," Society of Public Insurance Administrators of Ontario (SPIAO) Annual General Meeting/Christmas Workshop, December 6, 2019
Speaker, Legal Liability Risks Arising from the Use of Digital Technology, SPIAO, December 2019
Speaker, "Public Liability: Risks Facing our Towns and Cities," Insurance Bureau of Canada Commercial Insurance Symposium, November 28, 2019
Presenter, "The Legal Liability Risks Arising from the use of Digital Technology in Municipal Infrastructure and Operations," Durham Municipal Insurance Pool (DMIP) Risk Management Seminar on Cyber, November 7, 2019
Speaker, "The Role of Experts in Discovery Process," Law Society of Ontario program, Discoveries: An Update for Litigators, October 7, 2019
Panellist, Law Society of Ontario program, Tips from the Bench for Litigators, May 2019
Moderator, "Public Services Cyber Security and Resilience - Protecting and Insuring Against Cyber Attacks," 25th Annual Provincial/Municipal Government Liability Conference, The Canadian Institute, April 2, 2019
"Drawing the line between consultation and collaboration with expert witnesses," The Lawyer's Daily, March 21, 2018
"The courts weigh in on 'ghost-written' expert reports," The Lawyer's Daily, March 2, 2018
"Expert evidence update: Decisions affecting production of working file," The Lawyer's Daily, February 14, 2018
Panellist, Law Society of Upper Canada program, Civil Appeals – The Year in Review (December 2015)
Negotiated agreements and malicious prosecutions, The Lawyers Weekly, August 30, 2013
Presenter, Society of Public Insurance Administrators of Ontario Conference, Seeking an Early Dismissal: The availability of summary judgment in municipal liability claims post Combined Air, September 2012
Co-author, Police Liability: Where are we now? presented at The Canadian Institute’s 18th Annual Provincial/Municipal Government Liability, February 2012
Selected Presentations and Publications
Instructor/Panel member, The Art of Examination-in-Chief, The Advocates’ Society, March 26, 2025
Speaker, The Public Sector Cyber Exchange, Change Point Intelligence, March 20, 2025
Speaker, Advocacy Hour: Working with Medical Records, The Advocates' Society, June 21, 2024
Moderator, Modern Appellate Advocacy: Tips for Appellate Advocacy in 2024 and Beyond, Toronto Lawyers Association, May 1, 2024
Speaker, Privacy Law and Information Management in Health Care, Osgoode Professional Development, February 13, 2024
Presenter, "Privacy Issues in Education Law: Considerations for Technology Use," Ontario Bar Association, January 25, 2024
Speaker, Osgoode Certificate in Privacy Law and Information Management in Healthcare, February 1, 2023
Co-Author, Evidentiary Requirements for Data Breach Privacy Class Actions, Lexis Nexis Class Action Defence Quarterly, June 2022
Panel member, How to Ensure that Your Insurance is Adequate & Responds, Osgoode Professional Development Program - Data Breaches & Cybersecurity Incidents: The Legal Guide to Preparedness and Response, November 20, 2020
Presenter, "Cyber Risk and Public Entities," Society of Public Insurance Administrators of Ontario (SPIAO) Annual General Meeting/Christmas Workshop, December 6, 2019
Speaker, Legal Liability Risks Arising from the Use of Digital Technology, SPIAO, December 2019
Speaker, "Public Liability: Risks Facing our Towns and Cities," Insurance Bureau of Canada Commercial Insurance Symposium, November 28, 2019
Presenter, "The Legal Liability Risks Arising from the use of Digital Technology in Municipal Infrastructure and Operations," Durham Municipal Insurance Pool (DMIP) Risk Management Seminar on Cyber, November 7, 2019
Speaker, "The Role of Experts in Discovery Process," Law Society of Ontario program, Discoveries: An Update for Litigators, October 7, 2019
Panellist, Law Society of Ontario program, Tips from the Bench for Litigators, May 2019
Moderator, "Public Services Cyber Security and Resilience - Protecting and Insuring Against Cyber Attacks," 25th Annual Provincial/Municipal Government Liability Conference, The Canadian Institute, April 2, 2019
"Drawing the line between consultation and collaboration with expert witnesses," The Lawyer's Daily, March 21, 2018
"The courts weigh in on 'ghost-written' expert reports," The Lawyer's Daily, March 2, 2018
"Expert evidence update: Decisions affecting production of working file," The Lawyer's Daily, February 14, 2018
Panellist, Law Society of Upper Canada program, Civil Appeals – The Year in Review (December 2015)
Negotiated agreements and malicious prosecutions, The Lawyers Weekly, August 30, 2013
Presenter, Society of Public Insurance Administrators of Ontario Conference, Seeking an Early Dismissal: The availability of summary judgment in municipal liability claims post Combined Air, September 2012
Co-author, Police Liability: Where are we now? presented at The Canadian Institute’s 18th Annual Provincial/Municipal Government Liability, February 2012
Noteworthy Cases
Represented health professionals at trial defending against allegations of medical malpractice and at regulatory college disciplinary proceedings regarding allegations of sexual abuse of a patient
Counsel on appeal to recover damages in a multimillion-dollar subrogated property damage claim
Counsel for professionals responding to cyber and privacy breaches
Successfully found insurance coverage for a not-for-profit corporation defendant facing a historical claim involving allegations of sexual abuse
Counsel for private schools responding to personal injury claims made by students injured during school trips or on school property
Counsel for municipalities regarding allegations arising out of building inspections
Counsel for tavern or bar in claim of commercial host liability
Hasan v. Trillium Health Centre Mississauga, 2022 ONSC 3988 (CanLII), appeal Hasan v. Trillium Health Centre (Mississauga), 2024 ONCA 586 (CanLII) – Defense of a physician in a complex medical malpractice case
Acting on behalf of the CCLA as intervener Jacob v. Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 648 (CanLII), Leroux v. Ontario, 2021 ONSC 4468 (CanLII) and Bowman v. Ontario, 2021 ONCA 795 (CanLII) – Acting on behalf of the CCLA as intervener
Supreme Auto Group Inc. v. Chief William Blair, 2020 ONSC 1223 (CanLII) – successful summary judgment motion on behalf of the Durham Regional Police Service
Din v Richmon, 2017 ONSC 364 (CanLII) – successful motion for production of solicitor’s file in lawyer’s negligence case
Ferguson v. The Corporation of the County of Brant, 2013 ONSC 435 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant municipality at trial against allegations of non-repair of a roadway related to winter maintenance and signage. Plaintiff suffered a brain injury following a single vehicle motor vehicle accident, in which he was the driver.
Romanic v. Michael Johnson, 2012 ONSC 3449 (CanLII), 2012 ONSC 4781 (CanLII), 2013 ONCA 23 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant police service against allegations of malicious prosecution and negligent investigation. Succeeded in having the action dismissed shortly after the examinations for discovery on a summary judgment motion on the basis that the plaintiff could not prove that the underlying criminal charges had not been terminated in his favour. The plaintiff's appeal of the motion decision was dismissed.
Michael White v. Her Majesty the Queen et al, 2011 ONSC 5816 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant police service in an action involving allegations of malicious prosecution. Successfully had the action dismissed before the close of pleadings on a rule 21 motion by arguing that the action could not succeed on the basis of the facts as pleaded. The action was dismissed with no leave to amend. Successfully argued for costs on a substantial indemnity basis.
Deering v. Scugog (Township), 2010 ONSC 5502 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant municipalities at trial against allegations of non-repair of a roadway in an action brought by multiple plaintiffs in a single vehicle motor vehicle accident.
Noteworthy Cases
Represented health professionals at trial defending against allegations of medical malpractice and at regulatory college disciplinary proceedings regarding allegations of sexual abuse of a patient
Counsel on appeal to recover damages in a multimillion-dollar subrogated property damage claim
Counsel for professionals responding to cyber and privacy breaches
Successfully found insurance coverage for a not-for-profit corporation defendant facing a historical claim involving allegations of sexual abuse
Counsel for private schools responding to personal injury claims made by students injured during school trips or on school property
Counsel for municipalities regarding allegations arising out of building inspections
Counsel for tavern or bar in claim of commercial host liability
Hasan v. Trillium Health Centre Mississauga, 2022 ONSC 3988 (CanLII), appeal Hasan v. Trillium Health Centre (Mississauga), 2024 ONCA 586 (CanLII) – Defense of a physician in a complex medical malpractice case
Acting on behalf of the CCLA as intervener Jacob v. Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 648 (CanLII), Leroux v. Ontario, 2021 ONSC 4468 (CanLII) and Bowman v. Ontario, 2021 ONCA 795 (CanLII) – Acting on behalf of the CCLA as intervener
Supreme Auto Group Inc. v. Chief William Blair, 2020 ONSC 1223 (CanLII) – successful summary judgment motion on behalf of the Durham Regional Police Service
Din v Richmon, 2017 ONSC 364 (CanLII) – successful motion for production of solicitor’s file in lawyer’s negligence case
Ferguson v. The Corporation of the County of Brant, 2013 ONSC 435 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant municipality at trial against allegations of non-repair of a roadway related to winter maintenance and signage. Plaintiff suffered a brain injury following a single vehicle motor vehicle accident, in which he was the driver.
Romanic v. Michael Johnson, 2012 ONSC 3449 (CanLII), 2012 ONSC 4781 (CanLII), 2013 ONCA 23 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant police service against allegations of malicious prosecution and negligent investigation. Succeeded in having the action dismissed shortly after the examinations for discovery on a summary judgment motion on the basis that the plaintiff could not prove that the underlying criminal charges had not been terminated in his favour. The plaintiff's appeal of the motion decision was dismissed.
Michael White v. Her Majesty the Queen et al, 2011 ONSC 5816 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant police service in an action involving allegations of malicious prosecution. Successfully had the action dismissed before the close of pleadings on a rule 21 motion by arguing that the action could not succeed on the basis of the facts as pleaded. The action was dismissed with no leave to amend. Successfully argued for costs on a substantial indemnity basis.
Deering v. Scugog (Township), 2010 ONSC 5502 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant municipalities at trial against allegations of non-repair of a roadway in an action brought by multiple plaintiffs in a single vehicle motor vehicle accident.
Noteworthy Cases
Represented health professionals at trial defending against allegations of medical malpractice and at regulatory college disciplinary proceedings regarding allegations of sexual abuse of a patient
Counsel on appeal to recover damages in a multimillion-dollar subrogated property damage claim
Counsel for professionals responding to cyber and privacy breaches
Successfully found insurance coverage for a not-for-profit corporation defendant facing a historical claim involving allegations of sexual abuse
Counsel for private schools responding to personal injury claims made by students injured during school trips or on school property
Counsel for municipalities regarding allegations arising out of building inspections
Counsel for tavern or bar in claim of commercial host liability
Hasan v. Trillium Health Centre Mississauga, 2022 ONSC 3988 (CanLII), appeal Hasan v. Trillium Health Centre (Mississauga), 2024 ONCA 586 (CanLII) – Defense of a physician in a complex medical malpractice case
Acting on behalf of the CCLA as intervener Jacob v. Canada (Attorney General), 2024 ONCA 648 (CanLII), Leroux v. Ontario, 2021 ONSC 4468 (CanLII) and Bowman v. Ontario, 2021 ONCA 795 (CanLII) – Acting on behalf of the CCLA as intervener
Supreme Auto Group Inc. v. Chief William Blair, 2020 ONSC 1223 (CanLII) – successful summary judgment motion on behalf of the Durham Regional Police Service
Din v Richmon, 2017 ONSC 364 (CanLII) – successful motion for production of solicitor’s file in lawyer’s negligence case
Ferguson v. The Corporation of the County of Brant, 2013 ONSC 435 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant municipality at trial against allegations of non-repair of a roadway related to winter maintenance and signage. Plaintiff suffered a brain injury following a single vehicle motor vehicle accident, in which he was the driver.
Romanic v. Michael Johnson, 2012 ONSC 3449 (CanLII), 2012 ONSC 4781 (CanLII), 2013 ONCA 23 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant police service against allegations of malicious prosecution and negligent investigation. Succeeded in having the action dismissed shortly after the examinations for discovery on a summary judgment motion on the basis that the plaintiff could not prove that the underlying criminal charges had not been terminated in his favour. The plaintiff's appeal of the motion decision was dismissed.
Michael White v. Her Majesty the Queen et al, 2011 ONSC 5816 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant police service in an action involving allegations of malicious prosecution. Successfully had the action dismissed before the close of pleadings on a rule 21 motion by arguing that the action could not succeed on the basis of the facts as pleaded. The action was dismissed with no leave to amend. Successfully argued for costs on a substantial indemnity basis.
Deering v. Scugog (Township), 2010 ONSC 5502 (CanLII) - Represented the defendant municipalities at trial against allegations of non-repair of a roadway in an action brought by multiple plaintiffs in a single vehicle motor vehicle accident.
Jennifer’s Services
Exposures of professionals, including technology professionals, lawyers, medical professionals, and others (Professional negligence/E&O claims)
Defence of municipalities and other public entities in complex litigation
Actions alleging privacy torts, including intrusion upon seclusion, appropriation of name, image or personality, and public disclosure of embarrassing facts
Breach Counsel and claims involving the management and response to privacy breaches and cyber incidents, including ransomware, business email compromise, etc., including subrogated claims for cyber recovery
Claims involving allegedly defective technology products or services or failed implementation
Jennifer’s Services
Exposures of professionals, including technology professionals, lawyers, medical professionals, and others (Professional negligence/E&O claims)
Defence of municipalities and other public entities in complex litigation
Actions alleging privacy torts, including intrusion upon seclusion, appropriation of name, image or personality, and public disclosure of embarrassing facts
Breach Counsel and claims involving the management and response to privacy breaches and cyber incidents, including ransomware, business email compromise, etc., including subrogated claims for cyber recovery
Claims involving allegedly defective technology products or services or failed implementation
Jennifer’s Services
Exposures of professionals, including technology professionals, lawyers, medical professionals, and others (Professional negligence/E&O claims)
Defence of municipalities and other public entities in complex litigation
Actions alleging privacy torts, including intrusion upon seclusion, appropriation of name, image or personality, and public disclosure of embarrassing facts
Breach Counsel and claims involving the management and response to privacy breaches and cyber incidents, including ransomware, business email compromise, etc., including subrogated claims for cyber recovery
Claims involving allegedly defective technology products or services or failed implementation
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Toronto Lawyers Association, Director
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Toronto Lawyers Association, Director
Memberships
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Toronto Lawyers Association, Director
Defending Complex Matters When Reputation is Key
Jennifer Hunter is a partner at Lerners LLP and the Practice Group Leader of the Specialty Risk and Insurance Group in Toronto.
She has nearly 20 years of litigation experience with a practice focused on the defence of complex matters on behalf of public entities, and in the areas of professional liability, and medical malpractice. She has particular expertise in privacy and technology, areas in which she represents individuals, professionals, institutions and companies.
She is an experienced advocate who has appeared as trial and appellate counsel before all levels of court in Ontario, and many tribunals.
Jennifer Hunter is a partner at Lerners LLP and the Practice Group Leader of the Specialty Risk and Insurance Group in Toronto.
She has nearly 20 years of litigation experience with a practice focused on the defence of complex matters on behalf of public entities, and in the areas of professional liability, and medical malpractice. She has particular expertise in privacy and technology, areas in which she represents individuals, professionals, institutions and companies.
Jennifer also advises clients in relation to privacy matters arising out of policies, procedures and contracts, acts as breach counsel in response to cyber incidents, and represents clients in response to complaints, reviews, and investigations at the provincial and federal privacy Commissioners.
She is an experienced advocate who has appeared as trial and appellate counsel before all levels of court in Ontario, and many tribunals. Jennifer has been recognized by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as "One to Watch" in Litigation - Commercial Insurance, is a recipient of the Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 Award (2020), and has been selected by her peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Privacy and Data Security Law, and Professional Malpractice Law.
Jennifer Hunter is a partner at Lerners LLP and the Practice Group Leader of the Specialty Risk and Insurance Group in Toronto.
She has nearly 20 years of litigation experience with a practice focused on the defence of complex matters on behalf of public entities, and in the areas of professional liability, and medical malpractice. She has particular expertise in privacy and technology, areas in which she represents individuals, professionals, institutions and companies.
Jennifer also advises clients in relation to privacy matters arising out of policies, procedures and contracts, acts as breach counsel in response to cyber incidents, and represents clients in response to complaints, reviews, and investigations at the provincial and federal privacy Commissioners.
She is an experienced advocate who has appeared as trial and appellate counsel before all levels of court in Ontario, and many tribunals. Jennifer has been recognized by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as "One to Watch" in Litigation - Commercial Insurance, is a recipient of the Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 Award (2020), and has been selected by her peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in Canada for Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Medical Negligence, Privacy and Data Security Law, and Professional Malpractice Law.
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