BAR ADMISSION
Education
- Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, University of Ottawa, 2021
- Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 2016
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Caitlin VanDuzer is a member of Miller Thomson’s litigation group. Caitlin’s experience ranges from commercial issues, insurance defence, personal injury, health law, and other litigation matters such as equine law disputes, which is largely driven by her background as a competitive show jumper and polo player. Within her insurance practice, she also advises clients on policy coverage issues.
Caitlin joined Miller Thomson as a student in 2020 and concluded her articles with the firm in 2022. She obtained her JD from the University of Ottawa where she graduated cum laude. During law school, she held a research assistant position focusing on surrogacy and organ donation. Caitlin completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University in International Development studies, with a primary focus in political science and economics.
Active in various legal and community initiatives, Caitlin’s commitment extends beyond the courtroom. She has been part of the Ontario Educational Justice Network and served as a mentor in the Women in Law Leadership Program. Additionally, Caitlin has dedicated her time to volunteer work like the Ottawa Law Classic, supporting mental health research. Caitlin also completed a 5-month secondment at a Lloyd’s of London syndicate in 2023 where she worked as a claims adjuster focusing primarily on professional indemnity matters.