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Cheryl Woodin

Cheryl Woodin

Canada 2026

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About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Cheryl is co-head of our Class Actions practice group. She is an experienced litigator with a broad background who specializes in the defence of class and other multi-party actions in a variety of industries, often in the context of multi jurisdiction, high impact litigation. Cheryl has been counsel in a number of precedent setting decisions shaping the law that applies to consumer claims in Canada. She has defended clients in claims involving consumer products, automotive parts, drug and medical devices, securities, labelling and billing practices, and environmental contamination. She has both jury and non-jury trial experience and has appeared at all levels of court in Canada.

Career

Clerked for Justice Allen Linden at the Federal Court of Appeal. Admitted to the Ontario bar, 1998.

Personal

Cheryl is an active member of The Advocates' Society, American Bar Association and International Association of Defense Counsel. She is adjunct faculty at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and a Co-Chair of the University of Toronto’s University Tribunal, Trial Division.

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

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Individual Editorial

Cheryl Woodin has a client roster featuring a number of significant automotive and pharmaceutical companies. She is based out of Toronto, from where she is regularly instructed on product liability class action suits across Canada, particularly British Columbia.

Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) - Nationwide - Canada

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Individual Editorial
Cheryl Woodin co-chairs the department from the firm's Toronto office. Her core practice is focused on national class actions, most notably in the automotive sector, with significant expertise in product liability and competition-related cases.

Strengths

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  • Cheryl is a leader in this space.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Cheryl Woodin has a national scope and an in-depth understanding of the law.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Cheryl is an excellent lawyer and a class action specialist.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Cheryl is a pleasure to work with and is an expert in her field.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Cheryl Woodin has a real depth of experience and fantastic client management.

    Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence)Chambers Canada Guide

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Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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