ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome back to the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group Anisha Samat! Anisha is a pragmatic litigator who takes pride in advising her clients on complex corporate-commercial matters both in and out of the courtroom. Her experience spans bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring matters, real estate disputes, fraud, shareholder and partnership disputes, and class actions.
Congratulations, Heela Donsky Walker! In May, Heela was proudly recognized as Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Toronto’s Volunteer of the Year, celebrating her outstanding contributions to the organization over the past 11 years. As a dedicated member and leader, Heela has served on the Board for six years in key roles including Past Chair of the Membership Committee, Past Secretary, and currently as Treasurer. Her commitment, leadership, and long-standing service have made a lasting impact on the STEP Toronto community.
LAWYER SPOTLIGHT: AMANDA LAREN FEIGEN
Q) WHAT FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF CAN YOU SHARE THAT WOULD SURPRISE PEOPLE? A) I have a math degree and started a PhD in Economics. Q) WHAT’S THE MOST SPONTANEOUS THING YOU’VE EVER DONE? A) I went at the very last minute on an exchange to Ireland in law school. Great decision! Q) DO YOU HAVE ANY HIDDEN TALENTS? A) I moonlight as an amateur artist and designer. With more free time, I would take pottery classes, and I happily help friends and family with decorating questions. My day-to- day art is colouring with my kids and building Lego, though! Q) IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER WHAT WOULD IT BE? A) Teleporting. Not back or forward in time – just from one place to another!
Q) HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH ROBINS APPLEBY LLP AND WHAT HAS YOUR CAREER PATH LOOKED LIKE HERE? A) It will be 7 years in September. I started in 2018 as an associate in the Tax and Estates group. I became counsel in 2022, and a partner in 2023. Q) COULD YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR PRACTICE? A) I advise on tax planning for individuals, family businesses, and other privately-owned companies. This includes corporate reorganizations, estate and business succession planning, and post-mortem planning. I find it so rewarding to work in an area where strategic planning steps can have such a significant impact for clients, and can help clients feel at ease with their estate and succession planning.
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