Candace Santaguida

Candace Santaguida joined the Insurance Litigation group at Beard Winter LLP following her Call to the Bar in 2019, having previously summered and articled at the firm. She has a diverse practice and represents insurers in a wide range of matters. Candace has gained practical legal experience, appearing at various levels of the Ontario courts and administrative tribunals.

Candace obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Toronto in 2014 and completed the Dual J.D. program at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy, earning both a Canadian and American law degree in 2018. During law school, Candace served as a Student Advisor for the Career Services Office, acted as Peer Mentor to the study body at large, and was a Teaching Assistant in the area of Property Law. In 2016, she acted as a volunteer for the class action claim regarding the Flint, Michigan water contamination crisis. Candace received the Alvin D. From Memorial Scholarship in Civil Procedure as well as the Faculty of Law, Canadian and American Dual J.D. Program Award in recognition of her academic achievements.

In her spare time, Candace is an avid baker who enjoys travelling and attending Broadway.