McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A lawyer since 2013
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Azin Samani, based in Toronto, serves as Counsel within the Litigation Group, with a keen focus on the realms of health regulation and litigation. She represents medical professionals under the Canadian Medical Protective Association across various legal forums, including administrative tribunals and courts at all levels.
Starting her legal journey as a judicial law clerk at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Azin has confidently stood before both the Ontario Superior Court and the Federal Court, making a mark in various administrative and tribunal hearings. Before her current role, she passionately advocated for victims in severe personal injury and medical malpractice cases, even taking on the challenge of co-leading jury trials.
Her unique perspective in health law is enriched by her prior experience as an investigator with one of Ontario's prominent health regulatory colleges. Azin is actively involved in the legal community, holding an executive position within the Ontario Bar Association's Health Law Section and dedicating her spare time to offer pro bono legal advice through Pro Bono Ontario's Legal Advice Hotline.
Azin's academic foundation is solid, with an Honours BA in International Relations and a minor in Economics, achieved with High Distinction from the University of Toronto in 2007. She went on to graduate Cum Laude with a JD from the University of Ottawa in 2011.
Licensed to practice law in Ontario since 2012, Azin's affiliations include the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Ontario Bar Association, reflecting her deep commitment to her profession and community.