This elite group, comprised of experts in the field, personally nominates all invitees and develops the Agenda, which forms the basis of our discussions.
Forum Overview
Dates: February 22 - 24, 2026
Location: Cambridge, ON
The Forum is an annual gathering for up to 48 distinguished litigators from across Canada, each of whom has been hand-selected to receive an invitation based on their experience and specialization in resolving class action disputes. The value is found in the mix of representation from both the defendant and plaintiff sides of the bar. Participants can build rapport and stronger relationships with those they would likely work with or against on cases. All those invited have over 20 years of relevant experience.
Using candid, seminar-style discussion, the group gains knowledge through substantive learning where participants can educate and inform themselves on the most relevant issues they face from both perspectives. This in turn deepens relationships amongst peers and fosters a more collegial bar.
2026 Steering Committee
Committee Co-Chairs
Committee Members
Forum Director
Shlayane holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Carleton University in Ottawa, ON.
Prior to joining the Cambridge team, she has developed a robust expertise in the event industry having orchestrated a diverse range of events from intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate functions. Shlay has successfully managed events for clients such as Fashion Bomb Daily, SickKids, Pinterest, and more showcasing her ability to handle complex logistics and creative challenges with ease.
Outside of the office, Shlay enjoys spin class, reading by the beach, and endless karaoke nights with her family.
CONNECT. ENGAGE. EXCEL. This is a different event, unlike any you've attended
Built on meaningful interactions and genuine connections, the Forum is the premiere gathering for preeminent leaders in class actions across Canada.
SPONSORING THIS FORUM
The Steering Committee would like to thank the following sponsor for their support of the Cambridge Forum on Canadian Class Actions - 1st Generation.
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Thank you to our Sponsor
We are pleased to announce that Epiq Canada will be hosting all participants for a Networking Reception and Dinner on Monday, February 23, 2026. We would like to thank Epiq Canada for their continued support of the Cambridge Forum on Canadian Class Actions – 1st Generation.
About Sponsor
Epiq Canada has decades of experience administering some of the largest and most complex claim administration mandates in Canadian history. Our vast experience enables us to ensure a seamless, on-time and on-budget administration for all types of settlement services large or small.
Local Resources and Expertise. Rooted with a local Canadian presence we employ more than sixty-five (65) full-time lawyers, paralegals, insurance claims adjusters, certified project and risk managers, adjudicators, and call centre staff. Epiq Canada staff ARE Canadians, half of whom are bilingual. This means we have the right people and resources in the right place at the right time to handle matters of any size with speed, precision, and accountability.
World-Class Technology. Epiq’s customized claims solution provides role-based access to multiple constituents to aggregate and normalize data, support workflow needs under Case Management Orders for parties, and control information access and flow.
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