Aylesworth LLP

June 2008

On 24 June Andrew Skinner participated in the Twelfth Annual Amazon Charity Golf Classic held at the Angus Glen Golf Club in support of The Hospital for Sick Children. Aylesworth LLP was a sponsor for this tournament.

On 23 June Dan Giantsopoulos, Eric Kay and Stewart Wallace participated in a golf tournament in support of The Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Canadian Paraplegic Association. Stewart was on the organizing committee for this tournament. The Firm was a sponsor for this tournament.

From 14 to 15 June, Michael Miller hosted a meeting of the Executive Committee of Lawyers Associated Worldwide in Toronto.

On 4 June Eric Kay and Stewart Wallace participated in a golf tournament in support of the Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation. The Foundation supports the education, development and rehabilitation of children with intellectual and developmental challenges to enable each child to reach his or her full potential. The tournament was organized by the Royal Bank of Canada Commercial Markets, a client of the Firm.

May 2008

On 29 May Eric Kay, Marc Lean, James McKeon and Stewart Wallace participated in a golf tournament in support of Friends of the Orphans held at the Nobleton Lakes Golf Course. This tournament was organized by Marc's client, Craft Developments.

From 22 to 24 May, Harry Andrew attended the Europe, Africa & Middle East Regional Meeting of Lawyers Associated Worldwide in Porto, Portugal hosted by Aport Advogados Portugueses em Consórcio.

On 12 May, Eric Kay and Stewart Wallace participated in the Hope in One Golf Tournament at the Scarborough Golf Club in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Toronto. The Firm was a sponsor for this tournament.

April 2008

On 25 April Bryan Rumble's article on "Courts Clarify Considerations in Approving Contingency Fees" appeared in The Lawyers Weekly.

February 2008

From 10 to 12 February David Gray attended the International Franchising Association's annual convention in Orlando, Florida.

On 2 February the annual Aylesworth Lawyers Dinner was held at the Gardiner Museum. The evening began with tours of the museum's traditional and contemporary ceramic collection.

January 2008

Susan Robins co-authored the article "Valuation of Intangible Assets in Franchise Companies and Multinational Groups: A Current Issue" published in the American Bar Association's Winter 2008 Franchise Law Journal.

On 22 January David Gray took part in a panel discussion on "Business and Franchise" at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on the topic of "Current News in Franchising".

On 12 and 13 January David Gray exhibited at The National Franchise & Business Opportunities Show held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

In January Edmund Reid, the Firm's Manager of Information Systems, joined the Board of Directors of the Toronto Law Office Management Association (TLOMA) as the 2008 vice-president. TLOMA is a not-for-profit organization for law firm managers and administrators that provides support through educationn, networking and development.

December 2007

At Aylesworth toys and non-perishable food items were place under our Christmas tree and then donated to the Salvation Army for distribution to needy families. This year the Firm's annual Christmas donation was made to the Daily Bread Food Bank and to the Calmeadow Foundation.

November 2007

David Gray successfully completed the Ontario Real Estate Agent's Courses and has obtained permanent salesperson status in commercial real estate.

On 15 November the firm held a fundraising auction in support of the United Way of Greater Toronto.

October 2007

From 31 October to 3 November Marc Lean, Michael Miller and Linda Ryan attended the Lawyers Associated Worldwide Annual General Meeting held in Lucerne, Switzerland. The meeting was hosted by hosted by Grueninger Hunziker Roth.

In the October issue of Fashion Magazine, Paul Bain is widely quoted in the article "Art & Commerce".

September 2007

On 30 September Leonard Bosschart, Barry Munro and Tanya Walker attended the 8th Annual Day at the Races in support of The Arthritis & Autoimmunity Research Centre Foundation.

On 18 September Leonard Bosschart and Tanyia Walker participated in The Harbour Group Partner Golf Event which was held at Blue Springs Golf Club.

On 7 September Dan Giantsopoulos, Eric Kay, Jamie Spence and Stewart Wallace participated in the 5th Annual FOREmidable Golf Classic in Support of St. Michael's Hospital Head Injury Clinic. Aylesworth LLP was a sponsor for this event

July 2007

On 15 July Arvinder Ahlowalia, Danika Cruickshank, Robin Desroches, Tonyia de Silva, Susie Drever, Magella Estabillo and Marni Power participated in the 13th annual Heatwave 2006, Toronto's largest beach volleyball fundraiser. This is the third year the firm has participated in this event, which raises funds for childhood cancer research at SickKids Hospital.

On 5 July Joseph Falconeri, Eric Kay, Barry Munro, Bryan Rumble, Danika Cruickshank and Karen Currie participated in the CSRO Golf Tournament that included a Round Table Discussion which focused on Accident Benefits. Aylesworth LLP was a Signature Sponsor for this tournament.

In July Marcus Cohen was named one of Canada's best franchise lawyers by the Financial Post newspaper.

June 2007

On 26 June Sam De Caprio, Joseph Falconeri, Dan Giantsopoulos, Michael Miller, Barry Munro, Bryan Rumble, Danika Cruickshank, Karen Currie and Jennifer Sheppard participated in the 3rd Annual Aylesworth LLP Golf Classic in support of Canadian Spinal Research Organization. (CSRO).

On 26 June Andrew Skinner participated in the Eleventh Annual Amexon Charity Golf Classic held at the Angus Glen Golf Club in support of The Hospital for Sick Children. Aylesworth LLP was a sponsor for this tournament