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Join us in person or online to hear Marie Henein interviewed by Peter Henein about her memoir, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH, a national bestseller.
An intimate and no-holds-barred memoir by Canada's top defence lawyer, Nothing But the Truth weaves Marie Henein's personal story with her strongly held views on society's most pressing issues, legal and otherwise.
With Nothing But the Truth, Marie Henein, arguably the most sought-after lawyer in the country, has written a memoir that is at once raw, beautiful, and altogether unforgettable. Her story, as an immigrant from a tightknit Egyptian-Lebanese family, demonstrates the value of strong role models--from her mother and grandmother, to her brilliant uncle Sami who died of AIDS. She learned the value of hard work, being true to herself and others, and unapologetically owning it all. Marie Henein shares here her unvarnished view on the ethical and practical implications of being a criminal lawyer, and how the job is misunderstood and even demonized. Ironically, her most successful cases made her a "lightning rod" in some circles, confirming her belief that much of the public's understanding of the justice system is based on popular culture, and social media, and decidedly not the rule of law. As she turns 50 and struggles with the corrosive effect on women of becoming invisible, Marie doubles down on being even more highly visible and opinionated as she deconstructs, among other things, the otherness of the immigrant experience (Where are you really from?), the pros and cons of being a household name in this country, opening her own boutique law firm, and the likes of Martha Stewart and her commoditization of previously unpaid female labour. Nothing But the Truth is refreshingly unconstrained and surprising--a woman at the top of her game in a male-dominated world.
This event is moderated by Mark Gannage, Litigation Counsel.
Please join us for this exciting in-person event! There will be a book signing and refreshments after the talk. Note, in person seats are limited, so get yours today!
You can purchase a copy of Marie’s book on line at; https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/567280/nothing-but-the-truth-by-marie-henein/9780771039348 or purchase it through other retailers.
Speakers
- Marie Henein, Partner at Henein Hutchison LLP
- Marie Henein is a senior partner at Henein Hutchison LLP, recognized in Canadian Lawyer as one of the country's Top Ten Litigation Boutiques. She has been interviewed on CBC's The National, written for the Globe and Mail, and is a sought-after speaker. Named Toronto's 15th Most Powerful Person by Toronto Life, she has been repeatedly recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer and was a recipient of the Laura Legge Award from the Law Society of Upper Canada and the Law Society of Upper Canada Medal. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two children.
- Peter Henein, Partner at Waddell Phillips P.C.
- Peter focuses on intellectual property (including trademark, copyright, and entertainment matters), product liability, and commercial litigation. He represents a wide variety of clients including Canadian, U.S. and international intellectual property rights holders, trade associations, film and television producers, franchisors, certification bodies, and manufacturers and distributors around the world in a variety of industries.
Program details
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
HYBRID - In person and Livestream*
*This event will also be livestreamed. A limited number of seats will be available in our lounge. Please select whether you will be attending in person or joining us via livestream through your ticket choice during registration.
Registration Fee:
- Members: $75.00 + HST
- Member Licensing Candidates and New Calls: $25.00 + HST
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- Non-Members: $125.00 + HST
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