A full service law firm serving clients in the private and public sectors in Kingston and south-eastern Ontario.

Kingston
Joined February 2014
Congratulations to Tabi Bastiaan on completing her first half marathon at the County Marathon and beating her target time! In our annual softball game against MNP, we didn’t get the win, but we had the MOST fun! #CountyMarathon #TeamBuilding #KingstonLawyers
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Benefits plans were part of the conversation at Beyond Benefits: Leading with Confidence. Our partner Greg Dobney shared employment law insights alongside sessions on AI and team leadership. Thank you to Benefits Consulting Plus for hosting! #LegalInsights #KingstonLawyers
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Welcome to Brandan Ignazzitto, our newest Associate in the Business Law group. With experience in corporate law and entrepreneurship, Brandan brings a practical business perspective to the firm. A Kingston-area native, we’re very glad to have him back home. #KingstonLawyers
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October Artist Spotlight We’re featuring local Kingston artist Julie Malette, whose contemporary abstract landscapes explore colour, form, and emotion through bold brushstrokes and vibrant palettes. Her work is on display in BR1 throughout October. #KingstonArts #YGK #YGKArts
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Laura Dowsley, Past Chair of the OBA Insurance Law Section, was honoured to present the 2026 OBA Award of Excellence in Insurance Law to David Zuber at the Ontario Bar Association's ceremony on September 24. Congratulations, David. #InsuranceLaw #OBA #CunninghamSwan
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Great day at the OBA Regional Trade Show and Job Fair in Toronto. Laura Dowsley and Sheila Johnston connected with the next generation of legal talent, sharing what makes practising law in Kingston and Eastern Ontario so rewarding. #LegalCareers #Kingston #LawStudents #OBA
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A big congratulations to Tony Virgin, a Labour and Employment lawyer at Cunningham Swan, on being named a KEDCO 2026 Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40 Award recipient. We’re thrilled to see his work and contributions to Kingston recognized. Well deserved, Tony!
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We’re pleased to welcome Noah Karpiak to Cunningham Swan as an Associate in our Labour and Employment group. His path to the firm includes participating in the Hicks Morley Labour and Employment Moot at Queen’s Law and articling with a labour and employment boutique in Ottawa.
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September Artist Spotlight We’re featuring Michelle Reid, an award-winning Kingston-based Canadian painter whose luminous canvases use bold structural linework, sophisticated colour, and backlighting to “bottle light.” @michellereidartist is on display at the firm this month.
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We’re pleased to welcome Lydia Horton as an Associate Lawyer to our Family and General Litigation groups. Lydia joins Cunningham Swan after articling with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and brings a strong interest in learning, service, and community. #KingstonLawyers
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Summer Artist Spotlight We’re featuring Madison Henry and three artists from Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest: Laura Cybulski, Cheryl Peters, and Yessica Rivera Belsham. We’re pleased to have their creative and thoughtful artwork on display this summer. #CunninghamSwan
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Cunningham Swan was proud to be part of the naming ceremony and ribbon-cutting at the Barr Homes Aquatic Centre. Our $100,000 sponsorship supports the Cunningham Swan Aquatic Viewing Area, helping create space for recreation, connection, and community. #LoyalistTownship
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We’re lucky to have Avery Esford, Tristan Hopkins, and Madison Ingram back at Cunningham Swan, this time as articling students. After joining us as summer students in 2025, they continue to bring strong work ethic, professionalism, and enthusiasm to the firm. #CunninghamSwan
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At this week’s United Way KFL&A Leadership Reception, Lisa Asbreuk shared: “We are also in the business of creating paths and opportunities for others, of empowering people and seeing the wellbeing, sense of purpose, and confidence that can bring.” #UnitedWayKFLA
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Artist Spotlight for June We’re delighted to feature Henry Saxe, an important Canadian artist whose work spans sculpture, painting, drawing, and printmaking. His exhibition is on display in our lobby and BR1 throughout June. #KingstonArts #YGK #DowntownKingston #YGKArts
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Cunningham Swan is growing. Welcome to Sukhpreet Bhogiwal and Tayyaba Saleem, our newest Associate Lawyers in the Corporate and Business Law group. They bring valuable cross-border, tax, immigration, and in-house counsel experience to the team. #CunninghamSwan #KingstonLawyers
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We’re pleased to welcome our summer law students, Hero Aiken, Emma Webb-Mueller, and Jane Goyer. They’re off to a great start and already making quite an impact at the firm, bringing fresh perspective, curiosity, and energy to their work. #KingstonLawyers #FutureLawyers
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Artist Spotlight for May – We’re featuring Canadian landscape painter Thomas Tugnette in our office this month. His waterfall paintings are inspired by time spent in nature and invite moments to pause, reset, and simply be. Proud to support local artists.
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Congrats to Karen Lawrence, our litigation law clerk, on being named an Ongwanada Volunteer Star of the Year 2025/26 ⭐ Her dedication to both her work and community truly shines. Well deserved!
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Celebrating 25 years with the firm! Congratulations to Terri Garrett, whose kindness, dedication, and positivity make a lasting impact every day. We’re grateful for all she does and wish her continued success in the years ahead!
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