Meet Sarah E. Martens

• Partner, Lerners LLP (2019-present)
• Associate Lawyer, Lerners LLP (2013-2019)
• Articling Student, Lerners LLP (2012-2013)
• Summer Student, Lerners LLP (2011)

• 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

• Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of medical negligence
• Dean’s Honour List – First and third year law (2010/2012)
• Law Society of Upper Canada Award for outstanding achievement in legal studies (2012)
• Brown & Korte Barristers Scholarship in Insurance Law (2012)
• Scotiabank Scholarship in Trusts (2011)
• Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt – Rand Entrance Scholarship (2009)

• The Advocates’ Society
• Ontario Bar Association
• Canadian Bar Association
• Middlesex Law Association

• 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)

• 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)

• Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys cardio kickboxing, volleyball, and travelling.