Headquarters:

150 King Street West, Suite 1901, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9

Year founded:

1999

Number of employees:

Phone:

416 599 1700

Email:

info@bogoroch.com

Website:

bogoroch.com

LinkedIn:

linkedin.com/company/bogoroch-&-associates-llp

“We’re a boutique litigation firm that reflects the sophistication of Bay Street’s leading law firms through advanced technology, streamlined systems, and a steadfast commitment to client service”

Richard Bogoroch, Bogoroch & Associates

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Richard M. Bogoroch

Managing Partner

Heidi R. Brown

Senior Partner

Geoff Parslow

Enterprise Account Executive

Leadership

Called to the Bar of Alberta in 1980 and Ontario in 1983, Richard M. Bogoroch is a leading civil litigation specialist focusing on serious personal injury matters, including brain injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability, and disability claims. Certified by the Law Society of Ontario in 1993, Richard combines decades of courtroom experience with a commitment to securing justice for injured victims and their families.

Managing Partner

Richard M. Bogoroch

Heidi R. Brown was called to the Ontario Bar in 1993 and is a partner at Bogoroch & Associates LLP. She is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. Heidi practised for seven years as counsel to the Children’s Lawyer, Ministry of the Attorney General for the Province of Ontario, where she represented the legal interests of children in various litigation matters. Since joining Bogoroch & Associates LLP in 1999, she has exclusively practised personal injury litigation handling motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, long-term disability, and product liability matters. She is frequently invited to chair, present, and speak at conferences and on panels. She has presented at personal injury and related programs and conferences organized by The Advocates’ Society, Osgoode Hall, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association. Heidi spent nine years on the board of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association and is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, The Advocates’ Society, and Toronto Lawyers Association.

Senior Partner

Heidi R. Brown

Geoff Parslow brings over 25 years of experience in wealth and asset management, including more than a decade of expertise in delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for the industry. With a deep understanding of the sector and a results-driven mindset, he is dedicated to strengthening client relationships while driving business growth and expanding Objectway’s presence in the Canadian market. By leveraging Objectway’s innovative solutions, he helps firms navigate digital transformation and achieve long-term success in an evolving financial landscape.

Enterprise Account Executive

Geoff Parslow

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Paul Gambell

Executive Vice President, Business Strategy

As the executive vice president of business strategy, Paul Gambell is responsible for identifying and developing business strategies and revenue opportunities for Infinite Investment Systems. He has 30 years of experience as a leader in the financial services industry. Before joining Infinite, Paul spent 15 years as the founder and managing director of a consulting firm that provided operational and IT subject matter expertise to the industry, with a focus on book of record, portfolio management, regulatory and trading solutions.

Executive Vice President, Business Strategy

Paul Gambell

Mike Zegers

Vice President, Strategy and Business Development

Mike Zegers leads business development efforts at Infinite and is responsible for identifying new partners for the firm. With a background in sales, marketing, product strategy and investment services, he leverages his experience in driving forward solutions for firms as part of a collaborative approach. Having more than a decade of experience with a large financial institution, coupled with more than 10 years at Infinite, Mike focuses on what clients need based on his knowledge of the product and the industry. He is passionate about exceeding client expectations from day one.

Vice President, Strategy and Business Development

Mike Zegers

Serious personal injury and medical malpractice claims place individuals and families in life-altering circumstances. Bogoroch & Associates LLP has built its practice around guiding clients through those moments with focus and resolve, pursuing fair compensation in complex, high-stakes litigation. Named among Canadian Lawyer’s Top Personal Injury Boutiques 2026, the firm is widely recognized for its work in both personal injury and medical malpractice. At the core of the practice is a clear priority: ensuring clients are heard and empowered. The firm approaches each case with a commitment to access to justice, grounded in the understanding that these matters often involve profound personal loss and disruption.

“By amplifying their voices and equipping them with knowledge and sound legal counsel, we enable clients to make informed, often life-changing decisions”

Richard Bogoroch, Bogoroch & Associates

Alex Ventura

Head of Marketing

Dave Longbottom

Chief Technology Officer

Karen Bannister, CM

Vice President, Marketing

Sarah M Stewart

Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations

Alex Ventura has a wealth of experience and passion for martech across the financial services sector – including B2B and B2C – with a focus on delivering exemplary omnichannel experiences. Alex is responsible for driving brands in the digital age with strategies that evoke a brand’s personality and corresponding values. Mapping customer journeys encompassing systematic and programmatic technologies has been key to his successful strategies.

Head of Marketing

Alex Ventura

With a superior understanding of web design and architecture, Dave Longbottom has been pivotal in orchestrating the development of new technologies, which are aligned with business objectives, and pioneering industry-leading solutions. Dave’s tenacity to push the status quo has led to the development of innovative solutions encompassing the latest emerging technological trends and cyber security frameworks.

Chief Technology Officer

Dave Longbottom

Karen Bannister has over 20 years of marketing expertise and has a Chartered Marketer designation from the Canadian Marketing Association. She is a strategic marketing leader with a career record of success in developing and executing effective marketing strategies, growing revenue, and overseeing multi-talented teams. She also holds five certifications for marketing and brand management. Karen has successfully completed the Mini-MBA, Essentials of Management program at Schulich School of Business, and most recently completed the Communications and Leadership Program at The Ivey Academy.

Vice President, Marketing

Karen Bannister, CM

Sarah M Stewart has more than 15 years of strategic leasing and customer care experience in residential property management. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Centurion’s national leasing platforms, residential lead generation, and overall customer experience excellence through operation of the company’s internal customer service department.

Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations

Sarah M Stewart

Associate Vice President, Leasing and Call Centre Operations

Karen Bannister, CM

Vice President, Marketing

Dave Longbottom

Chief Technology Officer

Alex Ventura

Head of Marketing

Damian Palovick

Senior Vice President of Underwriting AXA XL – Delegated Authority Programs, North America

Dr. Mary Lavoie

Head of Risk Management and Senior Vice President AXA XL – Delegated Authority Programs, North America

Mark Bernacki

Chief Underwriting Officer

Ryan Armijo

Chief Operating Officer, Underwriting Division

Bob Petrilli

President, Underwriting Division

Managing partner, Richard Bogoroch, brings more than four decades of experience to that work. A highly regarded lawyer, he combines a deep commitment to the law with a longstanding record of philanthropy, reflecting the firm’s broader emphasis on client service. The team is also recognized through Lexpert rankings, inclusion in Best Lawyers, and with Richard Bogoroch and partner, Heidi Brown, certified as specialists in civil litigation by the Law Society of Ontario. “We’re a boutique litigation firm that reflects the sophistication of Bay Street’s leading law firms through advanced technology, streamlined systems, and a steadfast commitment to client service,” he says. That approach extends to how claims are managed. Files are advanced with a focus on efficiency and timing, balancing the medical, legal, and insurance complexities inherent in these cases while maintaining a clear strategic path to resolution. Clients are integrated into the process through structured onboarding and consistent communication, with practical and clear advice at each stage to support informed decision-making.

The firm’s reputation is reinforced by the positive experiences of its many clients over the decades. Many new matters arise through present and past client-based referrals, shaped by accounts of thorough preparation, clear communication, and sustained advocacy. Testimonials offer prospective clients a direct view into how the firm works and the strong impact of its representation. “By amplifying clients’ voices and equipping them with knowledge and sound legal counsel, we enable them to make informed, often life-changing decisions,” Bogoroch adds. Ongoing investment in technology has supported the firm’s evolution, including a shift to hybrid litigation, with virtual hearings and trials now integrated into its practice. Internally, a collaborative, performance-driven culture – supported by mentorship, professional development, and regular engagement – continues to attract and develop high-calibre legal talent.