Hi M***y, I hope you’re doing well. I came across your profile and was impressed by your litigation work at the C***o, especially your experience leading civil matters and mentoring articling students. I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain, and we’re partnering with M***s,a Toronto-based firm known for its strong public law and human rights practice,to recruit a Senior Litigation Counsel. If you’re interested in a role that involves guiding complex municipal and administrative cases, drafting pleadings, and mentoring junior associates, I’d love to share more details. Would you be open to a brief conversation?

Hi M***y, Great to hear you’re interested. At M***s, our litigation team of about 10 senior counsel specializes in municipal, administrative and human rights matters in a highly collaborative, mentorship-driven environment. In the Senior Litigation Counsel role, you would: • Lead and manage civil litigation matters end-to-end,drafting pleadings, motions and briefs • Conduct in‐depth legal research and analysis on complex municipal, administrative and human rights issues • Represent clients in court hearings, mediations and settlement negotiations • Mentor and supervise junior associates and articling students, offering guidance on case strategy and legal writing • Collaborate with our policy and government relations teams on comprehensive legal strategies and legislative submissions With your C***o litigation experience and proven mentoring skills, I think you’d thrive here. Would you be available for a 20-minute call next week to discuss further? Let me know your availability and I’ll coordinate a time. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (partnering with M***s)

Hi M***y, Thanks for confirming your availability. Would Tuesday at 2:30 pm or Thursday at 10:30 am work best for you? Here’s a brief agenda to help you prepare: 1. Quick introductions and your background highlights 2. Overview of M***s’ team structure and culture 3. Deep dive into the Senior Litigation Counsel role , key responsibilities, day-to-day challenges, and growth opportunities 4. Discussion of mentorship, resources, and support for junior associates 5. Your questions and next steps Let me know which slot you prefer and if there’s anything else you’d like to cover. Looking forward to our conversation! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (partnering with M***s)

Hi M***y, Great,looking forward to our call on Tuesday at 2:30 pm. In the meantime, here are a few anonymized highlights from our litigation team: • Judicial Review , Defended a mid-sized Ontario municipality against a challenge to its zoning by-law, resulting in the court upholding the city’s decision. • Administrative Appeal , Represented a provincial agency in a complex appeal concerning regulatory licensing, securing a favourable tribunal ruling. • Human Rights Matter , Achieved a negotiated settlement for an accessibility rights claimant before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. • Legislative Collaboration , Partnered with our government relations group on a submission to modernize municipal procurement processes. Team Snapshot: • 10 Senior Counsel with 8,15 years of experience in municipal, administrative and human rights law • Regular roundtable “case clinics” where everyone,from partners to articling students,shares insights on strategy and drafting • Mentorship culture: each senior counsel sponsors an associate or student, providing one-on-one coaching and feedback Hope this gives you useful context. Please let me know if there’s anything else you’d like before we speak. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (for M***s)

Hi M***y, Great questions. 1. Complexity & Volume While your work at the C***o equips you with a strong municipal litigation foundation, here you’ll find an even broader mix of municipal and administrative mandates,from zoning by-law challenges to high-stakes regulatory appeals and human rights disputes. Each Senior Counsel typically manages 8,12 active files at a time, so the volume is comparable, but the matters often involve more varied stakeholders (private sector, non-profits and different levels of government), which adds depth and strategic nuance. 2. Billable Targets & Mentorship Our annual billable target for Senior Litigation Counsel is 1,800 hours, which aligns with market standards in Toronto’s mid-sized firms. Importantly, mentorship is built into our model: • Every counsel has a designated mentor/partner who meets monthly to review time allocation and case progress. • Early-career associates receive staggered file assignments with targeted feedback sessions,this helps the senior team balance workloads and ensures consistent knowledge transfer. • We block out dedicated “mentorship hours” in everyone’s schedules, so hitting targets doesn’t come at the expense of coaching. I hope that clarifies how we balance robust, varied work with a supportive culture. Looking forward to diving deeper on Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Please let me know if there’s anything else you’d like beforehand. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (partnering with M***s)