Colin Johnston
Lenczner Slaght LLP | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A lawyer since 2003
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Colin Johnston holds the position of partner at Lenczner Slaght, specializing in litigation within the healthcare sector and administrative law. Throughout his career, Colin has provided counsel in a variety of settings, from all judicial levels in Ontario to numerous administrative tribunal hearings. His practice is particularly noted for representing professionals in both civil and regulatory matters, where he is frequently consulted on complex issues related to healthcare law. These include medical assistance in dying, mental health law, hospital governance, medical malpractice, and the regulation of professional conduct.
Between 2009 and 2014, Colin served as counsel for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, leading several hearings before the College's Discipline and Fitness to Practise Committees. His earlier legal career was at a prominent national law firm in Toronto, where he handled a range of challenging commercial and regulatory disputes.
Colin's legal education is extensive and distinguished, featuring an LLM with Distinction from University College London in 2016. He also holds an LLB and an MA in Philosophy from Dalhousie University, completed in 2002 and 1999, respectively. His undergraduate degree in Philosophy, awarded with Honours, was obtained from Trent University in 1997.
His legal practice areas include professional liability and regulation, along with public law. Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2003, Colin's academic and professional journey showcases his deep commitment to law and philosophy, underlining his expertise in navigating the intricate landscape of healthcare litigation and administrative law.