Lawyer supervisor Marco Forte hired his first articling student, Nadia Guo, and was to have failed to properly supervise her. The articling student engaged in a number of inappropriate behaviours, including online. Mr. Forte did not appear to approve the website content Ms. Guo posted. He had discussions with her about her importer communications and arranged mentorship meetings. Eventually fired her. Mr. Forte was found to have engaged in professional misconduct, but given his excellent history, he was ordered to complete a coaching program and CLEs as well as costs.
Law Society of Ontario v Forte, 2019 ONLSTH 9.
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