Ms. Heather C. Devine

Heather Devine Partner, Gowling Lafluer Henderson LLP

2nd Vice-President

Heather C. Devine - Associate in Litigation, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Heather C. Devine of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP acted for the appellants, SHS Optical Inc. et al; Roy E. Stephenson and Brian P. Moher of Lerners LLP acted for the respondents, the College of Opticians of Ontario; and Robert W. Cosman and Melisse L. Willems of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP acted for the intervenor, the College of Opticians of Ontario.

Heather C. Devine (905) 540-3289 heather.devine@gowlings.com

Heather C. Devine

Heather C. Devine, Associate

Heather Devine is a commercial litigator working out of both the Hamilton and Toronto offices of Gowlings.Her practice covers a wide range of commercial litigation including insurance and professional liability claims, complex contractual disputes, and specializes in shareholder disputes.She has enforced a wide range of remedies, including injunctive and final relief to protect shareholders' interests, the dissolution and appointment of boards of directors, and has protected directors of corporations from civil claims.

Heather acts for a variety of institutional clients locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.She has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in Ontario and Nova Scotia, and before the Federal Court of Canada.

Heather received her Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), and Master of Journalism degrees from Carleton University in Ontario.She obtained a Baccalaureate of Law Degree from Queen's University in Kingston, with her final year at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia.Ms. Devine was awarded many scholarships throughout her pursuit of her M.J. and LL.B.
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Ms. Devine is a director of The Empire Club of Canada, one of Canada's foremost speaking clubs, which celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2004.She is also a director of St. Peter's Hospital and the McMaster Children's Centre Inc.She has authored an extensive list of articles, and has spoken at several international conferences.
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R. Macpherson, D. Palayew & Heather Devine "The Use of Medical Evidence at Arbitration: A Management Perspective" Labour Arbitration Yearbook (199-2000), Vol.II, p. 151-174

Heather C. Devine, Associate

Heather C. Devine is a commercial litigator working out of both the Hamilton and Toronto offices of Gowlings.Her practice covers a large range of commercial litigation including, but not limited to, insurance and professional liability claims, contractual disputes, product liability claims, shareholders' disputes and class actions.

Ms. Devine acts for a variety of institutional clients on a local, regional, national and international basis.Ms. Devine has appeared as counsel before all levels of Courts in Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada and all levels of Courts in Nova Scotia.

Ms. Devine received her Master of Journalism (with distinction) from Carleton University, and her Bachelor of Laws degree from Queens University, Ontario.

Ms. Devine is called to the Bar of both Ontario and Nova Scotia and maintains her membership in the Barrister's Society of Nova Scotia.

Ms. Devine is a Director of The Empire Club, one of Canada's foremost speaking clubs.She is an editor for the insurance and professional liability publication on risk e-bulletin.In addition, Ms. Devine is a contributor to Taking Stock which is a nationally distributed publication regarding shareholders' issues.She has an extensive list of publications in both in-house and professional publications and has spoken at several international conferences.Ms. Devine is a member of the Advocates' Society, The Canadian Bar Association and The Hamilton Trial Lawyer's Association.

Heather C. Devine, Associate

Heather C. Devine is a commercial litigator working out of both the Hamilton and Toronto offices of Gowlings.Her practice covers a large range of commercial litigation including, but not limited to, insurance and professional liability claims, contractual disputes, product liability claims, shareholders' disputes and class actions.

Ms. Devine acts for a variety of institutional clients on a local, regional, national and international basis.Ms. Devine has appeared as counsel before all levels of Courts in Ontario, the Federal Court of Canada and all levels of Courts in Nova Scotia.

Ms. Devine received her Master of Journalism (with distinction) from Carleton University, and her Bachelor of Laws degree from Queens University, Ontario.

Ms. Devine is called to the Bar of both Ontario and Nova Scotia and maintains her membership in the Barrister's Society of Nova Scotia.

Ms. Devine is a Director of The Empire Club, one of Canada's foremost speaking clubs.She is an editor for the insurance and professional liability publication on risk e-bulletin.In addition, Ms. Devine is a contributor to Taking Stock which is a nationally distributed publication regarding shareholders' issues.She has an extensive list of publications in both in-house and professional publications and has spoken at several international conferences.Ms. Devine is a member of the Advocates' Society, The Canadian Bar Association and The Hamilton Trial Lawyer's Association.

Heather Devine, Secretary