Ryann is an experienced civil litigator recognized for guiding clients through complex, high-stakes disputes where legal, business and reputational considerations converge. Prior to joining Stockwoods, Ryann practiced at a national full-service firm and a top tier commercial litigation boutique.
Ryann maintains a broad litigation practice with a particular focus on commercial litigation, including shareholder oppression claims, class actions, contract disputes, breach of trust claims, and cross-border litigation. Her wide-ranging practice also includes litigating defamation and civil sexual assault cases.
Ryann's notable public-law mandates include acting for the Prime Minister of Canada in the historic Public Order Emergency Commission of Inquiry related to the trucker convoy events of February 2022 that led to the Federal Government's declaration of a public order emergency, and acting for the Government of Canada in the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions in 2024.
In her health law practice, she represents defendants in medical malpractice cases, advises clients on large-scale and sensitive investigations, privacy and cybersecurity incidents, and quality assurance reviews. She has conducted numerous trials, arbitrations and appeals, and has appeared before every level of court in Ontario, the Supreme Court of Canada, and numerous courts and tribunals across the country.
Ryann speaks and writes on a variety of topics relevant to civil litigation, and is the Commercial List Editor of the Toronto Law Journal.
- Class action
- Commercial disputes
- Juris Doctor, University of Toronto - Faculty of Law, 2013
- Honours Bachelor of Arts, Queen's University, 2010
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Law Society of Ontario, 2014