Former Canadian Justice Minister Arif Virani Joins Torys as Senior Counsel in Litigation and Dispute Practice

Arif Virani, Canada’s former Minister of Justice and Attorney General, is set to join the law firm Torys as senior counsel in its litigation and dispute resolution practice. Virani expressed his enthusiasm to contribute to public law litigation and advocacy efforts, particularly in engaging with Indigenous rights holders. Linda Plumpton, chair of the firm’s litigation group, lauded Virani’s expertise in constitutional and public law matters. His tenure as Canada’s top legal officer was marked by initiatives in judicial appointments, access-to-justice strategies, and Indigenous policy engagement. Virani’s legal career, predating his political service, includes roles as a Crown attorney in Ontario and a war crimes prosecutor for the UN. He is scheduled to assume his new role on September 8. For more detailed information, visit the full article.