Aird & Berlis Lawyers Elected to CBA and OBA Section Executive Roles
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that several members of the firm have been elected to serve with the Canadian Bar Association and Ontario Bar Association's Section Executives for the 2025/2026 term.
Canadian Bar Association
Insolvency Law Section
- Ian Aversa, Honourary Member at Large
- Cristian Delfino, Member at Large
- Samantha Hans, Member at Large
- Jeremy Nemers, Secretary
Intellectual Property Law Section
- Kaitlin Soye, Member at Large
Municipal Law Section
- Ajay Gajaria, Honourary Member at Large
- Leo Longo, Honourary Member at Large
- John G. Pappas, Vice-Chair
Ontario Bar Association
Civil Litigation Section
- Anisha Bhardwaj, Member at Large
- Kate Findlay, Member at Large
Construction and Infrastructure Law Section
- Pavle Levkovic, Member at Large
Elder Law Section
- Stacey Blydorp, Member at Large
- Evan Pernica, Member at Large
Environmental Law Section
- Kristi Ross, CPD Liaison
- Lauren Wortsman, Secretary
Insolvency Law Section
- Calvin Horsten, Member at Large
- Matilda Lici, Newsletter Editor
- Kyle Plunkett, Member at Large
Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law Section
- Hannah Jones, Student Member at Large
* Hannah summered with the firm in 2025 and will be returning in the summer of 2026.
Municipal Law Section
- Jasmine Fraser, Member at Large
- Anna Lu, Member at Large
Real Property Section
- Peter A. Dalglish, Public Affairs Liaison
- Daniella Guzzi, CPD Liaison
Trusts and Estates Section
- Evan Pernica, Member at Large and Elder Law Liaison
- Demetre Vasilounis, Secretary
Congratulations to all who were elected and we look forward to the many contributions they will make to their law sections and executive teams.
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As a corporate solicitor and litigator, Ian has the expertise required to guide his clients through all aspects of a restructuring file.
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Cristian is an insightful and strategic problem solver.
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Samantha draws on her strong attention to detail to provide pragmatic solutions for her clients.
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Having previously worked as an investment banker at a Montreal-based securities dealer, Jeremy draws experience from both sides of the legal-business ...
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Kaitlin is an intellectual property lawyer who enjoys collaborating with clients to develop effective IP strategies.
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Ajay offers a thoughtful and analytical approach to his municipal and land use planning practice.
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Leo's experience enables him to isolate issues quickly and arrive at a creative solution that advances his clients’ objectives.
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John’s passion for municipal law and strong research and analytical skills make him a valued team member when attacking complex legal problems.
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Anisha is a critical thinker and strategic advocate.
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Kate is a skilled litigator, problem solver and strategic advisor who is passionate about developing and executing litigation plans centred around her...
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Pavle specializes in construction arbitration and litigation.
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Stacey supports clients through complex estates and trusts litigation.
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Evan provides insightful advice on a variety of tax and estate litigation matters.
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Kristi leverages her scientific knowledge, technical skills and extensive experience in environmental law to help clients understand and navigate comp...
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Lauren helps clients navigate complex legal issues at the intersection of environmental, Aboriginal and natural resources law.
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Calvin is a strategic lawyer whose ability to stay calm and level-headed in high-pressure situations allows him to offer practical advice and achieve ...
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Matilda is a natural problem solver who is dedicated to fully understanding and protecting her clients’ interests.
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Kyle divides his time between commercial restructuring matters and M&A and financing work, developing a broad practice built on providing practica...
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Jasmine’s prior experience in land use planning gives her an unique insight into municipal and planning matters.
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Anna is an advocate specializing in municipal and land use planning law.
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Peter brings a broad, business-minded approach to his real estate practice.
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Daniella is a dedicated commercial real estate lawyer.
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Demetre is a thoughtful and detail-oriented lawyer with significant experience in trusts, estates, tax and family law.
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Hannah recently completed her first year at Western University’s Faculty of Law.
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