Practice Summary
Evan is an associate in our litigation department and is building a diverse practice in the areas of commercial litigation, franchise litigation and class actions.
Prior to joining Sotos, he served as a judicial law clerk with the Divisional Court of the Superior Court of Justice, assisting with a broad range of administrative law, civil litigation and class action matters. He also previously worked for the Province of Ontario’s civil litigation department, working on a wide range of litigation matters, including Crown liability claims, Indigenous litigation matters and class actions.
Evan earned his J.D. from the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, graduating as bronze medallist. During law school, Evan volunteered with Halton Community Legal Services, assisting clients appealing denials of social benefit claims. He also served as a Junior Fellow with the Centre for Free Expression, conducting research on anti-SLAPP legislation and access to information law.
Prior to law school, Evan earned a Masters of Public Policy from the University of Toronto and worked as a policy advisor with the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario for several years.
BAR ADMISSION
Ontario, 2023
EDUCATION
J.D., Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2023
M.P.P., Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto, 2014
B.A. (Hons.), Queen’s University, 2012
More About Evan Brander
Practice Areas
- Franchising, Licensing and Distribution
- Commercial Litigation
- Class Actions
Professional Associations
- Law Society of Ontario
- The Advocates Society
- Canadian Bar Association
- Canadian Franchise Association
Selected Works
- “Global Anti-SLAPP Ratings: Assessing the strength of anti-SLAPP laws” (2023) Centre for Free Expression (co-written with James Turk)
- “Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services: Modernizing Privacy in Ontario” (2021) BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
- “Investing in Canadian Workers for a Brighter Economic Future” (2014) Institute for Research on Public Policy
- “The Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization: Regulating Fisheries in International Waters” (2013) 5:1 Public Policy and Governance Review 20
- “The Employment Effects of Minimum Wates in Canada and the U.S.” (2013) 4:2 Public Policy and Governance Review 44
Personal Statement
I am committed to building my skills as a strong advocate and thinking outside the box to develop creative arguments that will help my clients achieve the best outcome possible. When not working, I enjoy photography, spending time in nature, and culinary-based travel.