Atty. Michael Bookman

Atty. Michael Bookman

Michael Bookman joined Babin Bessner Spry LLP as an associate in 2018 and became a partner in 2022. Prior to joining the firm, Mike practiced at a global full service firm, where he acted for clients in a wide range of litigation matters involving commercial and shareholder disputes, securities, tort, and class action proceedings.

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Michael Bookman is an attorney, practforg at Babin Bessner Spry LLP. They haand 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (2011). Educated at McGill University (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).

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  • Michael Bookman joined Babin Bessner Spry LLP as an associate in 2018 and became a partner in 2022
  • Prior to joining the firm, Mike practiced at a global full service firm, where he acted for clients in a wide range of litigation matters involving commercial and shareholder disputes, securities, tort, and class action proceedings
  • Mike has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada
  • From 2012-2013, Mike served as a law clerk to Justice Andromache Karakatsanis at the Supreme Court of Canada
  • Mike obtained his L.L.B./B.C.L. from the Faculty of Law at McGill University, where he served as an editor of the McGill Law Journal and was a research assistant to Professor David Lametti
  • Prior to law school, Mike was a consultant for a global political risk advisory firm in London, UK and served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy
  • He obtained his B.A. (cum laude in field) from Harvard University
  • He also holds an M.A. from the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto and an M.Sc. (with Distinction) from the London School of Economics
  • Mike serves as Secretary to the Board and Board Member at PEN Canada, a nonpartisan organization of writers that works to defend freedom of expression, at home and abroad
  • He also serves as Co-Chair of the Spring For Peace fundraising gala for Peacebuilders, a non-for-profit dedicated to supporting youth in conflict
  • He is the Chair of the Order of St. Michael selection committee at St. Michael’s College School
  • Mike is recognized as a leading commercial litigator in the publication Best Lawyers in Canada, and has been recognized as a Future Star by Benchmark Litigation Canada

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Education

J.D.
McGill University
- 2010

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario, Law Society of Ontario
Admitted: 2011

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