New Leadership Begins at MLST

A Message from Incoming President Andra Preda
June 2026

The Medico-Legal Society of Toronto (MLST) is pleased to begin an exciting new chapter under the leadership of newly elected President Andra Preda.

In her first message to members, colleagues, and friends of the Society, Andra reflected on the important role MLST continues to play in bringing together professionals across medicine, healthcare, law, and science to advance knowledge, collaboration, and professional excellence.

Following the Society’s recent 76th Anniversary Signature Dinner and Awards Celebration, Andra expressed appreciation to everyone who joined in celebrating this important milestone and recognized the many individuals whose dedication continues to strengthen the organization.

Recognizing Excellence

Congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:

• Suzanne Clarke
  Recipient of the Dr. Grant Farrow Award, recognizing exceptional dedication and commitment to the Society.
• Mark Eltis
  Recipient of the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to the Society, profession, and broader community.

View photos from our 76th Annual Signature Dinner & Awards Celebration
(photo gallery link here)

Thank You to Our Leadership Team

Special thanks were extended to Immediate Past President Dory Becker for her dedication and leadership over the past year.

Andra also acknowledged the continued contributions of executive board members:

• Dr. Darrin Milne
• Maria Damiano
• Dr. Melissa Paniccia
• Andrea Lim

As well as welcoming Suzanne Clarke in her new role as Secretary.

Welcoming New Board Members

MLST is pleased to welcome four new Directors to the Board:

• Jordi Cisa
• Nicholas Fleming
• Michelle Friedman
• Angela Mailis

Their collective experience and expertise will help guide the Society forward as it continues to grow and evolve.

Looking Ahead

As part of her message, President Andra Preda shared her vision for the year ahead:

“My goal is simple: to build on our rich history by fostering deeper collaboration, sharper dialogue, and fresh networking opportunities that serve both professions.”

MLST looks forward to another exciting year of educational programming, professional networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration serving the evolving intersection of healthcare and justice.

Members are encouraged to stay connected by following MLST on LinkedIn and X, participating in upcoming programs, and becoming actively involved in the Society.

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering, presenting, joining a panel discussion, or sharing programming ideas?

Contact us: mlst@mlst.ca

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Jordi Cisa to the Medico-Legal Society of Toronto Board of Directors.

An accomplished Orthopaedic Surgeon practicing in Sudbury for more than 30 years, Dr. Cisa brings extensive expertise in clinical practice, trauma care, independent medical assessments, and medico-legal orthopaedics.

Since 1998, he has focused extensively on medico-legal assessments for both plaintiff and defence clients, earning internationally recognized certifications in insurance medicine, independent medical examinations, disability evaluation, and impairment assessment.

A longstanding member of both Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators and MLST, Dr. Cisa brings valuable experience and perspective that will further strengthen our multidisciplinary community.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Cisa to the table and look forward to his contributions as we continue advancing education, collaboration, and excellence in the medico-legal profession.

Welcome, Dr. Cisa!

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