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Megan Stephens

@MegStephensLaw

Litigator advocating for the rights of women and girls in the justice system. Looking for ways to end GBV/sexual violence.

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Words to live by…

This story by Kamala is making the rounds on TikTok



It was a real honour to represent Asper Centre on this case. Great counsel, interesting & important issues, and a wonderful co-counsel - Neil Abraham. This is the type of work that confirms for me - I really am a law nerd!

The blog post includes comments by litigators Neil Abraham and @MegStephensLaw, on the implications of the decision for future Charter challenges. Thank you Vlad for this contribution and special thanks to Neil and Megan for acting as our pro-bono counsel in this intervention🙏



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“I was just a child with dreams & hopes, but now I'm forced into a marriage I never wanted. My childhood has been stolen." Repost the resilient testimonies of Afghan girls calling for their basic right to #education! Share #AfghanGirlsVoices👉bit.ly/afghangirlsvoi… @UN

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The @schliferclinic and @WHIWHCHC CHC are partnering to offer a legal information workshop series for women & gender-diverse people working in the hospitality/service industry who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing sexual harassment. Register: shorturl.at/eAEH3

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We are hiring a Staff Lawyer @LincAlexLawTMU—an incredible opportunity for both clinical work & participating in the development of our new legal clinic which will emphasize, social movements, anti-oppression, & abolitionist frameworks. June 22 deadline! careers.torontomu.ca/psc/hrcgprd/EM…


It was an honour to act for @WestCoast_LEAF and @LEAFNational on this intervention - and to get to work on with brilliant co-counsel and rising stars from both spots Humera Jabir and @roxanaparsa

Breaking news! Today we’re at the Supreme Court of Canada with @LEAFNational to advocate for survivors of sexual assault & guard against the use of harmful myths & stereotypes. Read our press release to learn more: bit.ly/3Bzg0RN #SCC #CdnLaw #SupportSurvivors #EndGBV

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Editing a factum. Listening to Gordon Lightfoot like so many this week. Brings me right back to my family’s living room in the late 70s/early 80s. His songs, all Beatles tunes, and Free to be You & Me - soundtracks of my childhood. Thanks mom & dad (both too wise for Twitter)


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Are you nervous about conducting your first bail hearing? Join me and other members of the bench and bar next Tuesday, February 28 to learn what to do before, during, and after.

Join members of the criminal Bench and bar as they take you through the foundational underpinnings of bail hearings, while providing practical advice on what to do before, during and after. Ideal for young lawyers and those new to criminal law. cbapd.org/details_en.asp…

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We need 87 new followers to reach 1000 before we celebrate our first anniversary with a Keynote address by SCC Justice Sheila Martin! We do great work and tweet about tons of important issues. We would love you to follow and join us!! Before Feb 8 would be ideal!! 😊

Improving the world for women and gender non-conforming criminal defence lawyers since January 4, 2022.



So much in this article captures why this movie moved me so much. “Polley’s film works to unburden victims’ testimonies of our expectations, which often emanate, whether we realize it or not, from the legal system.” Thx @realsarahpolley for your brilliant work.

I am very grateful for this beautiful piece of writing. One of the most incredible things about making films is the experience of reading really smart people explain to you what you've been trying to say but couldn't quite articulate except through film. newrepublic.com/article/168906…



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Thanks to the efforts of Lanark County Interval House, the County Council has passed a resolution to declare IPV an epidemic in their county. If other shelters follow suit, we’ll have a real grassroots democracy on our hands! pamelacross.ca/yes-we-c-a-n/


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this thread ❤️🙏

Whenever something antisemitic happens in the culture, there's a well-meaning call to "study the Holocaust" or follow, say, the Auschwitz Museum on Twitter. But people need most to learn about learn how Jews live, not how they died. Who they are—not what antisemites say they are.



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With the rising costs of living, the crisis of domestic violence is worsening as tensions increase in homes all across the GTA. With holidays coming up, this crisis only gets worse. #DomesticAbuse #16DaysOfActivismAgainstGBV


So grateful 4 ⁦@realsports⁩ 4 not just managing our kid’s multiple anaphylactic allergies safely - but going the extra mile and making his own menu with so many choices… (2nd pg not shown). 1 very happy (and full) kid came home feeling like a king. So special! Thx!!

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Yeah to more equitable and accessible programs like this that can help launch kids (or get them fired up for things they never previously dreamed of)... Brava @GNolanMEd!!

In an effort to make the Debate and Public Speaking world more accessible and equitable @branksomehall, in partnership with the Munk Foundation, are launching a free Public Speaking and Debate tournament called Re:Solved. 🧵



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LAST CALL - last chance to sign up for a chance to be part of this unique enriching program is Monday Oct 31 2022

Applications for the @ONCA_en's Criminal Appellate Advocacy Development Program in Honour of Justice Marc Rosenberg are now open. Mentees / mooters (Recent < 7 yr calls) must apply by October 31, 2022. Link to apply: forms.gle/S2dYbNJh3EuL7T… Guidelines: docs.google.com/document/d/1rj…

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Claims of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel arise even for the most diligent lawyers. Register for this panel discussion on steps you can take to guard against such claims - and what to do if a client alleges IAC. Tick off that Professionalism CPD! cbapd.org/details_en.asp…


Great piece that looks to experts for answers - those with loved experience… What should Canada do about intimate partner violence? Five solutions from five survivors theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…


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Hear me out: #Scotiabank, #TimHortons and any other sponsor of #HockeyCanada who is pulling their funding this year. Take the money your company earmarked for that and donate it to sexual assault centres across the country & youth sexual health programs.


This is a not to be missed opportunity for those interested in criminal appeals - what a wonderful way to honour Justice Rosenberg (who mentored so many) 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

Applications for the @ONCA_en's Criminal Appellate Advocacy Development Program in Honour of Justice Marc Rosenberg are now open. Mentees / mooters (Recent < 7 yr calls) must apply by October 31, 2022. Link to apply: forms.gle/S2dYbNJh3EuL7T… Guidelines: docs.google.com/document/d/1rj…

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