Our Team
Andrew Porter
Andrew brings his top-tier expertise developed as a partner of Canada’s leading litigation firm to a renewed boutique environment.
Andrew has appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada, at all levels of court and numerous administrative tribunals in Ontario, and in the British Columbia and Nova Scotia Courts of Appeal. He maintains an active practice in a wide range of litigation and advice matters representing corporations, shareholders, professionals, regulators, and other institutions. His advice and representation has proven effective both inside and outside the courtroom, where his clients rely upon his calm, measured demeanour and credibility with opposing counsel and the judiciary to secure results. Referrals are respected.
Andrew is a frequent participant in and contributor to continuing professional development events. He serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Osgoode Hall Law School, where he has co-taught Statutory Interpretation since 2018.
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Bar Admissions: Ontario (2012)
JD: Osgoode Hall Law School (2011)
MA (Hist): McGill University (2008)
BA (Hons): McGill University (2007)
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The Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
International Association of Defense Counsel
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Best Lawyers in Canada (2020-2025)
Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Health Care Law
Medical Negligence
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Litigation - Corporate Commercial
Medical Negligence
Professional Liability
Lexpert Rising Star Award (2024)
Leading Lawyer under 40
Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation (2024)
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Lauren Paparousis
Lauren is an associate at Porter Litigation. Lauren summered and articled at a leading litigation firm, where she gained experience across a wide range of matters including commercial litigation, professional liability and regulation, and appeals.
Lauren recently completed her JD at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. During law school, Lauren has worked as a Student Caseworker in the Employment Law and Academic Appeals division of Downtown Legal Services. She was also the Co-President of the University of Toronto chapter of the First Generation Student Network where she advocated for the interests of first generation students. She has also been involved as a researcher for the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Indigenous Rights Working Group and competed in the Cassels Brock Moot Cup and the Kawaskimhon Moot.
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Bar Admissions: Ontario (2012)
JD: University of Toronto (2023)
MA (Cultural Studies): Queen's University (2020)
BA (International Relations): Western University (2018)
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The Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association (2024)
First Generation Network
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Upper Year Mentorship Award, U of T Law School (2023)
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