Protecting Yourself at Work in a Challenging New Climate

Join us today at noon alongside lawyers, Brian Whitwham LLP and Rohit Kumar LLP from Miller Thomson Lawyers in London, ON

The session will help you:

  • gain insight into the legal framework that you are working under;

  • get a better sense of how the process can unfold with respect to a civil suit, College complaint, or a regulatory investigation; and

  • develop strategies to manage risk within your practices in order to:

    • reduce the likelihood of having to deal with a legal or regulatory proceeding; and

    • reduce the likelihood of liability exposure where a legal or regulatory proceeding is commenced.

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Brian Whitwham has a diverse litigation practice with an emphasis on complex commercial disputes and professional discipline. He has represented clients at all levels of the Ontario court system on a broad range of matters, including contractual claims, shareholder disputes, commercial leasing disputes, professional negligence actions, and injunction proceedings. Beyond his advocacy work before the courts, Brian has appeared before many regulatory tribunals and administrative boards in defence of clients within professional discipline proceedings, particularly in the health sector. In that regard, he has assisted health professionals at every stage of their regulatory proceedings, from the initiation of the investigation to the completion of the discipline hearing. He was recognized as a “Future Star” in the 2020 edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada rankings.
Prior to joining Miller Thomson in 2014, Brian worked in Toronto at another national law firm, where he managed a broad litigation practice with a focus on medical malpractice, criminal, and regulatory matters.

Rohit Kumar is an experienced litigator whose practice covers a wide range of complex commercial litigation. He specializes in securities law, regulatory compliance investigations and enforcement litigation, professional discipline, liability, and white-collar defence.
Rohit has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and various administrative tribunals. He has prosecuted and defended professionals before multiple licensing bodies. Rohit has defended directors, officers and companies against allegations of corporate malfeasance including fraud. He has acted for clients in shareholder disputes and breach of contract matters. He was recognized as a “Star” in the 2019-2020 edition of Benchmark Litigation Canada rankings.
Rohit joined Miller Thomson from the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada where he served in roles including Enforcement Counsel and Legal Counsel, Director of Regional Councils