Some AI Models Tell Women to Ask for Less – How AI Perpetuates Discrimination
By Abigail Disley
When looking at AI outputs, gender bias was found, specifically when the programs were asked about recommendations on salary negotiations.
Supreme Court of Canada Recognizes New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence
By Abigail Disley
In a 6-3 split decision, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) partially allowed the appeal in the case of Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia.
Suing the Government Over a Justice System That’s Failing Survivors — with Kathryn Marshall
Kathryn Marshall appeared on the DIrty Laundry podcast to discuss her lawsuit against the federal government for failing the survivors of intimate partner violence
Marshall Law client Dr. Kaitlin Stockton receives prestigious Whistleblower Award
We are proud to have fought with Dr. Stockton in her groundreaking whistleblower case as she bravely advocated for the rights of patients and medical workers:.
‘It was unfair,’ Former CityNews reporter Tina Yazdani breaks silence on abrupt exit
"One of Toronto’s most prominent employment lawyers, Kathryn Marshall, responded to Yazdani’s post, saying she is “proud of [her] client.”
Black IP lawyer sues Gowling, claims Toronto office held her to higher standards than white colleagues
“This case is definitely lifting a veil off of what goes on behind the scenes in a large law firm,” Marshall says. “As you can see from this lawsuit, it’s very political, it’s not merit-based, and there’s a lot of room for discretion that can be fueled by unconscious bias and systemic racism.”
Former Gowlings lawyer launches wrongful dismissal lawsuit, alleging years of racial discrimination
Marshall Law is proud to represent former Gowlings lawyer Natalia Thawe in her wrongful dismissal suit against Gowlings
Why Women Lawyers Are Starting Their Own Law Firms
Employment lawyer Kathryn Marshall, whose practice focuses on workplace harassment and bullying, has seen this shift firsthand. After speaking out about bullying in her own former workplace, she built her career outside traditional structures and is a founder of her own leading employment firm. Through social media, she has cultivated a practice centered on empowering women to challenge abusive systems.
Paternity Leave Discrimination
By Michelle Farinaccia
Paternity leave is often framed as progress - evidence of a modern, equitable workplace. Yet, for many young fathers, the reality is far less straightforward. Beneath the surface of these legal protections lies a persistent stigma, one that discourages men from taking leave altogether or penalizes them when they do.
Marshall Law proud to sponsor End Violence Everywhere
Marshall Law was proud to be the title sponsor of the End Violence Everywhere spring fundraiser, raising funds for survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence.
ER doctors to administrators: Stop harassing us for blowing the whistle on dangerous overcrowding
In a high-profile case, B.C. emergency doctor and Marshall Law client Kaitlin Stockton sued the Fraser Health Authority, alleging she was effectively fired after she and her colleagues posted a sign in a Port Moody ER in November 2024 warning of unacceptable wait times.
Menopause and the Workplace
By Trinity Kandiotis
For many women, menopause is not just a transitional period throughout their personal health journey but rather it is a workplace experience shaped by silence, stigma, and, too often, a lack of support.