Gloria Epstein (photo by Lisa Sakulensky)
Gloria Epstein honoured by Toronto Lawyers Association
Published: March 12, 2024
Gloria Epstein, former justice in the Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal for Ontario and 91³Ô¹Ï alumna, has been .
The annual award recognizes Toronto lawyers for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession.
A graduate of 91³Ô¹Ï’s Faculty of Law, Epstein practiced litigation at two large Toronto firms before founding Gloria Epstein & Associates in the mid-1980s.
In 2007, she was appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal, where her decision in the case of M v. H helped pave the way for marriage equality in Canada. She retired from the bench in 2018 to lead the .
Epstein has received numerous awards in recognition of her contributions, including a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa and Arbor Award from 91³Ô¹Ï. Today, she continues to work as a mediator and arbitrator in Toronto.
