Leora Shemesh

Ms. Shemesh's practice at Neuberger Rose focuses on the defence of all criminal and regulatory charges and appeals. Ms. Shemesh's expertise includes defending all types of drug related offences, such as production and trafficking, conspiracies, and possession, as well as violent crimes, including murder and aggravated assault. She has also developed a large young offender practice that includes attendance at educational tribunals and representing youths at explusion hearings.

Professional Activity

• Instructor for The Advocates’ Society (Toronto, Ontario), Criminal Litigation Skills Certificate Program. 2002 to present. Courses include:

Defending a Domestic Assault Case (October 2004). Instructing other counsel on the complex nature of defending domestic assault cases.

Sentencing (March 2004). Instructing other counsel on the complexities of sentencing.

Cross-Examination of the Expert Witness (October 2003). Instructing other counsel on the required skills and preparation for cross-examination directed at undermining Crown expert testimony in all areas, including forensic testimony, psychiatric testimony and scientific.

• Instructor of high school law students in York Region and a regular judge for the Annual Ontario Mock Trial Competition.

Publications and Seminars

Ms. Shemesh has co-authored an academic article for the Criminal Lawyer's Association.

Education

Ms. Shemesh received her training at Osgoode Hall Law School and has completed an Honours degree in political science at York University. Ms. Shemesh has won several academic awards for her advocacy skills.

Place and Year of Call

Ontario, 2002