Emma Katz's Bio

Emma practices in all areas of family and fertility law. After practising civil litigation at a boutique firm for four years, Emma transitioned into practising family law so she could advocate for individuals and families. She takes pride in advocating for her clients and is committed to getting to know each client to ensure their interests are protected. Emma is a seasoned litigator but understands the importance of negotiating resolutions through Alternative Dispute Resolution when appropriate. Emma has completed the Fundamentals and Advanced Mediation Training with the Mediation Training Centre. She is the current vice-chair of the OBA Family Law Executive. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the legal aid clinic, Justice for Children and Youth, which provides legal advocacy and support to young people across Ontario. Emma contributed to writing resources regarding decision-making responsibility and parenting time for the Family Law Education for Women and frequently collaborates with the organization. She is the author of the family law chapter in the new edition of Death of a Taxpayer.

Emma grew up in Toronto and is strongly connected to her community. She completed her Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School, and was called to the Bar in 2013.