Sarah E. Martens
Partner
Sarah is a partner in our London office. She in in our Health Law, Commercial Litigation, and Professional Regulation groups, and has delivered multiple presentations and participated in panels on medico-legal topics at numerous institutions.
Areas of Expertise
Defamation
Professional Negligence and Discipline
Administrative and Public Law
Constitutional Law
Tribunals and Commissions
Education
Osgoode Law, Certificate in Health Law (2020)
Osgoode Law, Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (2016)
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2013)
Juris Doctor, University of Western Ontario (2012)
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Major in Political Science, Minor in Philosophy), University of Western Ontario (2009)
Education
Osgoode Law, Certificate in Health Law (2020)
Osgoode Law, Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (2016)
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2013)
Juris Doctor, University of Western Ontario (2012)
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Major in Political Science, Minor in Philosophy), University of Western Ontario (2009)
Education
Osgoode Law, Certificate in Health Law (2020)
Osgoode Law, Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop (2016)
Admitted to Ontario Bar (2013)
Juris Doctor, University of Western Ontario (2012)
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Major in Political Science, Minor in Philosophy), University of Western Ontario (2009)
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of medical negligence
Recognized by her peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for medical negligence
Law Society of Upper Canada Award for outstanding achievement in legal studies (2012)
Brown & Korte Barristers Scholarship in Insurance Law (2012)
Dean’s Honour List – First- and third-year law (2010/2012)
Scotiabank Scholarship in Trusts (2011)
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt – Rand Entrance Scholarship (2009)
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of medical negligence
Recognized by her peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for medical negligence
Law Society of Upper Canada Award for outstanding achievement in legal studies (2012)
Brown & Korte Barristers Scholarship in Insurance Law (2012)
Dean’s Honour List – First- and third-year law (2010/2012)
Scotiabank Scholarship in Trusts (2011)
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt – Rand Entrance Scholarship (2009)
Awards and Recognitions
Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of medical negligence
Recognized by her peers in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for medical negligence
Law Society of Upper Canada Award for outstanding achievement in legal studies (2012)
Brown & Korte Barristers Scholarship in Insurance Law (2012)
Dean’s Honour List – First- and third-year law (2010/2012)
Scotiabank Scholarship in Trusts (2011)
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt – Rand Entrance Scholarship (2009)
Selected Presentations and Publications
Presenter, “Medico-Legal Issues and Preventative Medicine,” Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (Fourth Year Medical Students), Western University, February 28, 2025
Presenter, “Medico-Legal Session for Surgical Trainees,” Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, January 22, 2025
Panelist, “Litigation Panel,” MLA Health Law & Litigation Conference, September 12, 2024
Presenter, “Medical-Legal Work / Acting as an Expert,” Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, June 12, 2023
Panelist, “Overcoming roadblocks: What to do if you get into trouble”, CMPA Resident Symposia, McMaster University, February 25-26, 2020
Presenter, “Impact of Clinical Guidelines on Clinical Practice from a CPSO/Civil Liability perspective”, Clinical Day in Ophthalmology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, April 28, 2017
Co-Author, “Stretching the Limits of Statutory Interpretation: The implications of College of Nurses of Ontario v Mark Dumchin on the jurisdiction of regulated health colleges over former members”, Ontario Bar Association, June 24, 2016
Presenter, “Research and Writing”, Excelling at Articles and the Law Practice Program, Ontario Bar Association, August 27, 2014
Selected Presentations and Publications
Presenter, “Medico-Legal Issues and Preventative Medicine,” Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (Fourth Year Medical Students), Western University, February 28, 2025
Presenter, “Medico-Legal Session for Surgical Trainees,” Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, January 22, 2025
Panelist, “Litigation Panel,” MLA Health Law & Litigation Conference, September 12, 2024
Presenter, “Medical-Legal Work / Acting as an Expert,” Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, June 12, 2023
Panelist, “Overcoming roadblocks: What to do if you get into trouble”, CMPA Resident Symposia, McMaster University, February 25-26, 2020
Presenter, “Impact of Clinical Guidelines on Clinical Practice from a CPSO/Civil Liability perspective”, Clinical Day in Ophthalmology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, April 28, 2017
Co-Author, “Stretching the Limits of Statutory Interpretation: The implications of College of Nurses of Ontario v Mark Dumchin on the jurisdiction of regulated health colleges over former members”, Ontario Bar Association, June 24, 2016
Presenter, “Research and Writing”, Excelling at Articles and the Law Practice Program, Ontario Bar Association, August 27, 2014
Selected Presentations and Publications
Presenter, “Medico-Legal Issues and Preventative Medicine,” Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry (Fourth Year Medical Students), Western University, February 28, 2025
Presenter, “Medico-Legal Session for Surgical Trainees,” Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, January 22, 2025
Panelist, “Litigation Panel,” MLA Health Law & Litigation Conference, September 12, 2024
Presenter, “Medical-Legal Work / Acting as an Expert,” Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, June 12, 2023
Panelist, “Overcoming roadblocks: What to do if you get into trouble”, CMPA Resident Symposia, McMaster University, February 25-26, 2020
Presenter, “Impact of Clinical Guidelines on Clinical Practice from a CPSO/Civil Liability perspective”, Clinical Day in Ophthalmology, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, April 28, 2017
Co-Author, “Stretching the Limits of Statutory Interpretation: The implications of College of Nurses of Ontario v Mark Dumchin on the jurisdiction of regulated health colleges over former members”, Ontario Bar Association, June 24, 2016
Presenter, “Research and Writing”, Excelling at Articles and the Law Practice Program, Ontario Bar Association, August 27, 2014
Leadership Positions and Community Contributions
Board of Directors of St. Joseph’s Hospice of London (2023-present)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Bites & Bubbles Committee (2020-present)
Member, Red Shoe Society (2012-present)
Chair, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Hike for Hospice Committee (2019-2020)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Hike for Hospice Committee (2017-2018)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Bites & Bubbles Committee (2020-present)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Four Elements for Hospice Committee (2016-2020)
Member, Red Shoe Society (2012-present)
Leadership Positions and Community Contributions
Board of Directors of St. Joseph’s Hospice of London (2023-present)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Bites & Bubbles Committee (2020-present)
Member, Red Shoe Society (2012-present)
Chair, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Hike for Hospice Committee (2019-2020)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Hike for Hospice Committee (2017-2018)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Bites & Bubbles Committee (2020-present)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Four Elements for Hospice Committee (2016-2020)
Member, Red Shoe Society (2012-present)
Leadership Positions and Community Contributions
Board of Directors of St. Joseph’s Hospice of London (2023-present)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Bites & Bubbles Committee (2020-present)
Member, Red Shoe Society (2012-present)
Chair, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Hike for Hospice Committee (2019-2020)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Hike for Hospice Committee (2017-2018)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Bites & Bubbles Committee (2020-present)
Member, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Four Elements for Hospice Committee (2016-2020)
Member, Red Shoe Society (2012-present)
Memberships
The Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Memberships
The Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Memberships
The Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
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Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.