Kirsten Tanya Crain

Kirsten is an experienced trial lawyer. She has conducted trials and hearings across the country. Kirsten’s broad litigation practice includes complex commercial litigation (including class actions and multi-jurisdictional proceedings), intellectual property litigation, and administrative law matters. These include matters for clients in a range of sectors, including financial services, construction, transportation and pharmaceutical/health.

She appears as counsel in the Federal Court of Canada and before the Superior Courts of Ontario and Québec. She has also represented clients in a vast range of administrative law proceedings before national and provincial tribunals and boards. In addition to courtroom advocacy, Kirsten is a trusted advisor to boards and senior leaders. Kirsten is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Kirsten serves as Chair of the BLG's Partnership Board, and is a past director of The Advocates’ Society.

Supreme Court of Canada clarifies law of causation in long-awaited Hemmings v. Padmore decision

Co-Chair, “Preparation Series: Opening Statement and Closing Argument”, The Advocates’ Society, September 2021.

Speaker, “The Year in Review: Key Cases in 2020” The Advocates’ Society Spring Symposium, April 2021.