As many of you know, my partner, Jack, was diagnosed with lung cancer in January.  Princess Margaret Cancer Centre began immediately to treat him aggressively with chemo and radiation; as a result, I’ve been working part‑time.

I’m very pleased to report that Jack’s treatment is largely complete and the test results are very encouraging. He is tired but confident that he’s on the road to recovery.   Jack’s definitely got the power of positive thinking on his side!

Thank you for your expressions of concern over these months ‑‑ how comforting to receive support from such a large circle of friends, many with your own cancer stories.   Thanks too for patiently waiting for me to respond to your emails or for letting me pass work to colleagues.  (I’m so grateful for colleagues who’ve picked up the slack!)

This week I’ve happily returned to work full‑time.   Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with me.   And keep the good thoughts coming Jack’s way.

We’re currently accepting applications for the 2017-18 articling year. We’re looking for like-minded, progressive people to join our team. Please submit your application (including cover letter, resume, reference letters and copies of your transcripts) by Wednesday, July 1 to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

We’re very pleased to welcome Michael Hackl to Iler Campbell. He comes to us with 20 years of experience as a commercial litigator. It’s been a pleasure getting to know him; we trust it will be for those who get the chance to work with him too. You can read his bio here.

Wanted: civil litigator, 10+ year call (no exceptions). To lead the litigation team in a small downtown Toronto firm, counsel to non‑profits, charities, co‑operatives and socially progressive businesses. Future partnership possible. We value commitment to social justice and related non‑law experience. Résumé and letter to [email protected] by December 18, 2015.