Steven I. Sofer

Steven Sofer is a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office, practising in the area of advocacy. He has been actively involved in securities matters, constitutional matters and class actions for over 35 years. Steven has co-ordinated internal investigations and responses to regulatory inquiries, often acting for registrants before regulators. Steven works in teams, both with lawyers inside and outside of Gowling WLG, ensuring that the most appropriate person is always the one doing the required task. He has also been a key part of and has co-ordinated teams acting in product liability and securities class actions across Canada. Steven has also acted in various constitutional matters that reached the Supreme Court of Canada. Steven is heavily involved in pro bono matters, often acting for young children with medical issues who require accommodation from schools and school boards. He has been recognized in Benchmark Litigation Canada, Best Lawyers in Canada, and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.