Emma Smith

Associate, Disputes

Toronto

(416) 862-5924 

emsmith@osler.com

Bar Admission: Ontario, 2023 |

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Emma is an associate in the Disputes Group of our Toronto office. She is a J.D. graduate from Queen’s University. Prior to law school, Emma obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Distinction at Queen’s University, majoring in Political Studies and minoring in Global Development. Emma is also a classically trained ballet dancer, having previously spent time at the National Ballet School of Canada. Alongside her studies at Queen’s, Emma served as a Case Worker for Queen’s Legal Aid, assisting clients on a variety of matters involving the Landlord and Tenant Board, Social Benefits Tribunal, Small Claims Court and Ontario Court of Justice.

Emma has also been involved with Pro Bono Students Canada as a Project Lead for a research project on the National Housing Strategy. In 2020, Emma co-founded Queen’s Cannabis Law Club (QCLC) and served as Co-President for QCLC and Queen’s Environmental Law Club. Prior to joining Osler as a summer student, Emma summered with a litigation boutique specializing in medical malpractice, professional liability and personal injury cases.

Areas of Expertise

Representative Work

  • Fiera Foods Company

    Fiera Foods in its successful appeal from a Canada Revenue Agency ITC reassessment

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Latest Insights

  • Blog Mar 1, 2024

    Chatbots: who could be liable for the accuracy of the output?

    A recent decision of the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal raises interesting issues regarding the use of AI and the potential for liability.

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    Chatbots: who could be liable for the accuracy of the output?
  • Blog Nov 21, 2023

    CSA releases its first consolidated ‘Year in Review’

    A recent Canadian Securities Administrators report tracks the progress provincial and federal regulators have made on their strategic goals. We look...

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    CSA releases its first consolidated ‘Year in Review’
  • Blog Feb 28, 2023

    U.S. capital markets regulators crack down on recordkeeping and unapproved communication methods

    The rise of alternative messaging applications poses challenges for many firms’ recordkeeping obligations. Lawrence Ritchie, Sarah...

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    U.S. capital markets regulators crack down on recordkeeping and unapproved communication methods

Media Mentions

  • Osler News Sep 20, 2023

    Osler welcomes the 2023 first-year associates to the Toronto office

    Osler Toronto is pleased to welcome the following first-year associates:

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Community Involvement

  • Pro Bono Law Ontario, Volunteer
  • Queen’s Legal Aid, Case Worker
  • Pro Bono Students Canada, Project Lead for Tipi Moza National Housing Strategy
  • Shelter Movers, Move Coordinator

Speaking and Writing

Published Work

Publications

  • “The Sources of Procurement Obligations: The Common Law, Statute and Trade Agreements”, November 3, 2022 (co-author)

Credentials

Education

  • Queen’s University, J.D.
  • Queen’s University, B.A. 

Languages

  • English

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