Monica Creery

Monica Creery, part of the Dispute Resolution Team at Goodmans, brings her expertise to the forefront of complex legal battles. With an analytical mind and creative approach, she constructs compelling arguments and crafts submissions for various court levels. Her skill set extends to writing advisory notes and opinions, particularly in corporate, commercial, and contract law, among other areas. Monica’s portfolio includes defending both private and public entities in significant legal proceedings.

In her role, Monica not only contributes to the litigation process but also shares her knowledge of legal research and writing with new lawyers and students at the firm. Her areas of specialization are vast, covering everything from class actions to intellectual property and beyond.

Monica has played a pivotal role in numerous high-profile cases. These include securing a win for Cineplex in a breach of agreement case and representing the Atlantic Lottery Corporation in a landmark Supreme Court decision. Her efforts also ensured Chevron Canada maintained corporate separateness in a multi-billion-dollar legal challenge. Monica's diverse experience includes supporting Nortel Networks in complex claims across jurisdictions and assisting Apotex Inc. in litigation over patent validity, demonstrating her versatility in legal matters.

Educationally, Monica is distinguished by her LL.B. with First Class Honours from McGill University, alongside degrees in Translation and another B.A. from the University of Ottawa and Queen’s University, respectively. Her professional affiliations include memberships with the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association.

Beyond her casework, Monica contributes to the legal community through her writings and participation in professional development events. She has co-authored updates on contract law and class action developments, showcasing her commitment to the advancement of legal practice.

Monica's insights into dispute resolution have also addressed emerging legal challenges, such as climate change litigation against the government and the novel concept of negligent commercialization in the legal framework, indicating her engagement with current and evolving legal issues.