Meet our Lawyers

Brooke Lloyd Shekter—Managing Partner

Bio

Brooke Shekter, Managing Partner of LS Health Law, practices exclusively in the health law field and is a dedicated advocate for regulated health professionals, combining rigorous preparation with a passion for procedural fairness.

Since her call to the bar in 2018, Brooke has represented many health professionals including doctors, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, and psychologists, to name a few. She is passionate about representing regulated health professionals when they face College complaints or investigations, discipline hearings, Medical Advisory Committees and hospital boards, the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board, or judicial review.

Brooke has been vocal about critical issues affecting Ontario’s healthcare system, and particularly about procedural fairness, or lack thereof, for doctors faced with issues involving hospital leadership and administration. She writes a regular column for the Medical Post called “The Doctor’s Lawyer” on issues that affect physicians and surgeons.

As a result of some of her published articles and cases receiving wide circulation, she has been retained by medical departments and divisions of public hospitals who have been engaged in fights with their hospital’s administration.

Brooke’s practice focuses on protecting the rights of regulated health professionals. She is recognized for her clear communication, attention to detail, and client-centered approach, ensuring her clients are well-supported throughout complex legal processes.

Education

Ontario Bar, 2018
J.D., Western Law, Western University, 2017
- Dean’s List
- JSD Tory Writing Prize for a paper on health law
BAH (Honors), Honors Specialization in Sociology, Western University, 2010
- Dean’s List

Expertise

Advocacy and representation of regulated health care professionals:
- Patient complaints
- College investigations
- Hospital and privileging disputes
- Medical Advisory Committees and hospital boards
- Health Professionals Appeal and Review Board
- Judicial Review
Consulting for health care businesses
Support and advice to Medical Staff Associations and OMA Sections
Workshops and training in health law issues for regulated health professionals, institutions and associations

Recognition

J.S.D. Tory Writing Prize for The Regulation of Professional Penalties for Physicians & Surgeons in Ontario: A Critique of Bill 87
Dean’s List Graduate, Western Law, Western University, 2017
Dean’s List Graduate, Honors Bachelor of Arts, Honors Specialization in Sociology, Western University, 2010
Dean’s List Graduate, Honors Bachelor of Arts, Western University, 2009

Tracey Tremayne-Lloyd—External Consultant

Bio

Tracey Tremayne-Lloyd, a Certified Specialist in Health Law, has been at the forefront of the field for over three decades.

When Tracey began her practice, health law wasn’t taught in Canadian law schools nor recognized as a specialty by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Seeing the evolving legal landscape and growing oversight in healthcare, Tracey became a key figure in this emerging field as a writer, lecturer, and practitioner.

“Representing clients zealously, upholding the highest ethical standards, and maintaining clear communication are the pillars of my practice.”

Tracey is widely regarded for her expertise in representing health professionals across Ontario, Canada, and the U.S. She has extensive experience in Ontario’s Superior, Divisional, and Courts of Appeal, as well as in top administrative boards and tribunals, including Medical Advisory Committees and hospital Boards of Governors.

With a deep understanding of health law’s origins and its evolution, Tracey continues to be a leading voice and expert in the field, shaping its future.

Education

Call to the Ontario Bar, 1984
Law Society of Upper Canada, Certified Specialist in Health Law
University of Western Ontario, J.D., 1983

Expertise

Advocacy and Representation of Regulated Health Care Professionals
Consulting for Health Care Businesses
Counsel to Litigators
Health Law Mediation
Support and Advice to Medical Staff Association
Workshops and Training in Health Law Issues for health professionals, institutions and associations

Recognition

Best Lawyers in Canada, 2022
Martindale-Hubbell® BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rating
Distinguished Lawyer, Expert Network, 2017
America’s Most Honored Professionals, American Registry, 2016
Dean’s List of Honour Students, University of Western, 1983
Distinguished Alumni Award (First recipient), University of Western

Richard Shekter—External Consultant

Bio

Richard Shekter is an External Consultant to Lloyd Shekter Health Law, bringing the same discipline, extensive legal knowledge, and communication skills to his consulting role that he applied as a high-profile litigator. Recognized as one of Ontario’s leading litigators, Richard has practiced health law for over 40 years, representing both health professionals and College regulators across Ontario’s health law spectrum. He has served as lead counsel in numerous precedent-setting cases and is known for his meticulous preparation and deep understanding of the law.

Richard is committed to grasping both the practical and legal implications of the cases he handles or advises on. His legal acumen, negotiation skills, and comprehensive understanding of issues make him a highly effective and trusted litigator. Richard also serves as a Pre-Hearing Conference Chair in discipline matters at one of the regulated health Colleges, and continues to provide high-level consulting services to Lloyd Shekter in selected cases.

Richard’s approach combines both interpersonal and legal expertise, along with rigorous preparation, ensuring that his clients achieve the most favourable resolution possible. His dedication to fairness and deep understanding of complex issues have made him a respected figure in health law—a true “case doctor.”

Education

BA. University of Toronto
LL.B. Osgoode Hall Law School, York University:
- Bronze Medal
LL.M. Boalt Hall, University of California at Berkeley, Summa Cum Laude
Diploma – Mediation Harvard/Advocate Society, Mediation Workshop

Expertise

Richard has extensive experience across a broad range of legal areas, including health law, civil litigation, commercial and corporate disputes, employment law, criminal law, professional discipline, regulatory offences, and personal injury. His background also encompasses appeals, injunctions, wrongful dismissal, and insurance litigation, showcasing his adaptability and deep legal knowledge.

Recognition

2023 OTLA John A. McLeish Award – in recognition for outstanding contributions to access to justice and support for injured individuals in Ontario
2021 OBA Award of Excellence in Insurance Law – in recognition for exceptional achievements, distinguished service and contributions in insurance law in Canada
Canadian Lexpert Directory – recognized as a Leading Practitioner, 2015–2020
Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Counsel of the Year Award for Outstanding Advocacy and Outstanding Contribution to the Cause of Civil Justice
Canadian Bar Association – Ontario, Distinguished Service Award
Canada Council Scholarship
Laidlaw Foundation Scholarship in Criminal Law and Criminology
Matthew Wilson Memorial Prize for highest mark in commercial law, Osgoode Hall Law School
Davies, Ward & Beck Prize for Commercial Law, Osgoode Hall Law School
Bronze Medal, Osgoode Hall Law School