Oatley Vigmond Associates Appointed as Directors of Boards
Oatley Vigmond Associates Karen Vigmond and Harrison Cooper have been appointed to the Board of Directors of Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO) and the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA), respectively. The nominations were ratified this week at their corresponding Annual General Meetings. Congratulations on behalf of the entire firm to both lawyers for their new positions with these two highly respected organizations.
Karen represents clients across Ontario and over the years has represented and advocated for numerous individuals who have suffered a spinal cord injury. She has become very familiar with the life-altering effect of an SCI. She understands there are barriers for people living with a disability such as accessibility, lack of equipment and continuity of care that can prevent people having the best quality of life. Karen has participated in SCIO events since she was a teenager and has been a volunteer with SCIO since 2015 when she became the Co-Chair of the newly created Young Professionals Board. In that role, she was and has been instrumental in the development and increasing success of the annual Comedy Night event.
Harrison is determined to give a voice to victims who have been injured as a result of the negligence or wrongdoing of others. OBIA is recognized as a leader in enhancing the lives of Ontarians living with ABI, and is dedicated to supporting survivors of brain injury, caregivers and professionals through education, awareness and support. Through his work as a personal injury lawyer, Harrison has developed a deep understanding of acquired brain injuries. He looks forward to contributing to the continued success of this organization that has been so beneficial to so many of the firm’s clients.
About the Authors
A born-and-raised Barrie resident, Karen knows and loves her community. She is proud to be a partner in one of Canada’s most successful personal injury law firms—right in her own backyard. Karen joined Oatley Vigmond in 2013 as an associate lawyer. She holds a BA from Queen’s University and her Juris Doctor from Bond University in Australia. Prior to being called to the Bar in January 2013, Karen articled at a well-known personal injury law firm in Toronto.
Harrison is drawn to personal injury litigation because of its ability to make a positive impact on the lives of clients and their loved ones. Prior to joining Oatley Vigmond in 2017, Harrison gained valuable insight into personal injury litigation from the defence perspective at a leading Toronto law firm. This experience has provided him with a unique viewpoint, allowing him to help his clients achieve the best possible results.