Hershel J. Sahian articled with the firm and was made an associate upon his call to the Bar in 2003.

Hershel practises civil litigation and advises on government relations. His practice is wide ranging. He managed a matter involving a broker against whom the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada had levied one of the largest fines in the regulator’s enforcement history. He has argued appeals and conducted trials in the areas of insurance defence, commercial disputes and professional negligence.

Hershel earned an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School, an M.A. from Northeastern University in Boston and a B.A. from the University of Calgary. He was the recipient of several academic awards, was elected to three international honour societies and twice summered with the Federal Court of Canada. He is responsible for several pieces of legislation across Canada.

He is also active in the community. Hershel serves as the National Policy Chair and Ontario Vice-Chair for the Canadian Jewish Congress. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Geneva Centre for Autism. Hershel has extensive experience in municipal, provincial and federal politics.