Linda O’Brien
- She / Her / Hers
- Emailobrien@gluckstein.com
- Phone416-955-4800 Ext. 344
Bio.
Linda joined the Gluckstein family from a boutique litigation firm where she focused exclusively on civil litigation, defending tort litigants. She is now a key member of our Sexual Abuse group with the Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein team advocating solely for survivors of sexual abuse.
Over her almost 30 years of practice, Linda has appeared before all levels of courts in Ontario, along with appearances before numerous boards and at private arbitrations. She has been a speaker at many legal events and seminars.
She is a graduate of the University of Guelph (Honours B.A. 1991) and the University of Windsor (LL.B. 1994). She was called to the bar in 1996.
Linda is proud to be involved in initiatives to promote policies and practices to retain and advance women in law and to continue to serve as a mentor for many students and lawyers.
In an effort to continuously give back to the communities she serves, Linda sits on the Board of The Gatehouse and SACHA, two organizations committed to supporting survivors.
Expertise.
Education.
- Honours BA - University of Guelph, 1991
- LLB - University of Windsor, 1994
Professional Involvement.
- Hamilton Law Association, Member
- The Advocate’s Society, Member
- Toronto Metropolitan University, Mentor 2nd Yr Civil Litigation
- The Gatehouse, Board Member
- SACHA, Board Member
Blog & News.
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Civil Action for Human Sex Trafficking Cases: Taking Back Control
Sometimes, the perpetrator who commits sexual assault or abuse is not acting alone. Rather, one or more other people or institutions have, either intentionally or negligently, facilitated conditions t...Read Full Story -
16 Gluckstein Lawyers Nominated for 2025 Best Lawyers® List
We're delighted to share that Gluckstein Personal Injury Lawyers has received a total of twelve nominations in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 edition, along with four in The Best Lawyers in Canada: ...Read Full Story -
When the Safe House Isn’t Safe: Abuse of Children in Care
A loving, supportive foster parent can provide a child with a sense of stability, security and safety that may have been completely absent from their life before coming into care. In recent decades, O...Read Full Story -
Charges Laid Amid Historic Sexual Assault Investigation
The Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) is currently investigating reported historic sexual assaults involving a Thunder Bay man, Jose Antonio Dasousa PIMENTEL, a 62-year-old boxing coach. The alleged a...Read Full Story -
Helping Sexual Abuse Survivors Find Closure
After almost 30 years representing the insurance industry, my enthusiasm for my chosen profession was waning. My focus was fixed on the management and operations of a law firm, taking me away from wha...Read Full Story
Events.
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Past
CPD ACCREDITED WEBINAR: Assisting Defence Lawyers in Assessing the Plaintiff’s Case
Please join Senior Associate Linda O'Brien for this free one-hour CPD Accredited session. Linda will speak about the role of defence lawyers in a personal injury case, what their insurer clients ...Continue Reading -
Ongoing
Gluckstein Lawyers' CPD Accredited Fall 2024 Legal Webinar Series
Gluckstein Lawyers is thrilled to announce our CPD Accredited Fall 2024 Legal Webinar Series! We invite you to join us for a series of engaging sessions that will cover topics relevant to legal profes...Continue Reading -
Past
Legal Options For Your Clients’ Healing Journeys: An Information Session for Service Providers Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Injury
Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein presents "Legal Options For Your Clients’ Healing Journey: An Information Session for Service Providers Supporting Survivors of Abuse and Injury."This is a free event fo...Continue Reading
Guides & Papers.
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Guide
A Guide for Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
Anyone can be sexually assaulted. Girls, boys, women and men can all be the victims of sexual predators. Often the very people you’re supposed to trust are the perpetrators of these horrible crim...Continue Reading
Podcasts & Videos.
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