I’m often asked, “How, as a sexual assault survivor & advocate, can you support the extreme intoxication akin to automatism defence?” I’ve always maintained that these positions aren’t contradictory, so I wrote about it for the The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

There is currently a crisis with the federal correctional and parole systems. I'm fed up. Nobody cares about "criminals" - I get it. But you should, because they're people. And everybody *does* care about themselves and their communities - so you should care about this.

So proud to have just finished my articles for Justice Penman. She will undoubtedly be as wonderful of a judge as she has been as counsel and as a mentor to me and so many others.

Officially called to the bar in Ontario, officially a lawyer, and officially unbelievably grateful for everyone in my life who had a hand in helping me get here. I will continue to need their support as I begin my legal career, but I can’t wait to start this next chapter!

My first jury trial is officially done ✅

Young man walks from the box after spending more than two years charged with murder. Congrats to Dirk Derstine and Malaika Henriques.

Come work with me :)

For the second time in my short criminal law career, one of my amazing mentors has been appointed to the SCJ, and I couldn’t be prouder to have had the chance to work with Justice Derstine over the past 5 years. An incredible gain for the Brampton SCJ.

Very excited to announce that Derstine Bariteau (formally known as Derstine Penman) is now Bariteau Dulysh Criminal Lawyers! Thrilled to welcome longtime colleague Kristen Dulysh as partner. Here’s to the beginning of a new era!