Mackenzie Daniel Frederick Faulkner

Mackenzie * is an associate at Lenczner Slaght. He is developing a litigation practice focused on complex commercial litigation, defamation law, employment law, and professional liability. In all of his advocacy work, he sees the § bigger picture while remaining attentive to the finer details. He prides himself on his ability to formulate legal arguments with intuitive appeal and clear-cut logic ‡ . His analytical abilities and tireless work ethic make him a valuable member of any team. .

Mackenzie is developing a broad litigation practice, with a particular focus on commercial litigation , defamation and media law, employment law, and professional liability.

Mackenzie has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada, and the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, along with various arbitral panels and administrative tribunals. He represents corporations, regulated professionals, and other individuals across the public and private sectors.

Mackenzie graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where he received a number of academic awards, including the Edward J. Kowal ’65 Prize for achieving the highest standing in commercial law courses. He was also awarded the Stephanie Fleur Couzin Medal for Mooting for his extensive involvement in the school’s mooting program, including winning two national moots (2022 Hicks Morley Labour Moot and 2023 Gale Cup Moot) and participating in the Faculty’s annual Grand Moot in 2021.

Counsel to professional hockey player Carter Hart in defending a confidential Hockey Canada disciplinary proceeding and subsequent private appeal relating to an alleged breach of Hockey Canada's Code of Conduct. Appeared before both the disciplinary panel and the appeal panel.

William C. McDowell , Brendan F. Morrison , Mackenzie Faulkner & Madison MacKinnon | August 1, 2026