Executive summary
Delila is a practical, dedicated, and thoughtful advocate who is committed to delivering client-focused legal services and contributing positively to the profession. As an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Risk and Compliance Groups at Gardiner Roberts, she maintains a broad litigation practice with a focus on civil and commercial disputes as well as professional liability matters involving professional negligence claims against lawyers and real estate professionals. Her civil and commercial practice involves regularly advising and representing clients in real estate, banking, and contract and shareholder disputes. Delila is also growing her advisory practice, advising not-for-profits on governance matters and businesses on risk management and compliance.
Delila earned her JD from Osgoode Hall Law School. Delila first joined the firm as a summer and articling student before returning as an associate in 2022.
Before attending law school, she spent significant time working as a researcher in the Balkans, particularly in her hometown of Sarajevo, on projects aimed at rebuilding the rule of law and supporting minority integration in post-conflict communities. Delila is fluent in Serbo-Croatian.
Expertise
Civil & Commercial Litigation
Professional Liability
Real Estate Litigation
Not-for-profit governance disputes
Representative work
- Burke v. Bank of Montreal, 2026 ONSC 1644 (CanLII)
- Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, “MOL”) v. The Econo-Rack Group Inc., 2025 CarswellOnt 5005, 2025 ONCJ 190 – (Co-Counsel for Econo-Rack). Note that the MOL withdrew the charges on October 10, 2025
- Strosberg et al. v. Lynn et al., 2024 ONSC 7308 (CanLII)
Insights
Publications
- Lessons from the Courts: Costs Awards & Impact of Litigation Strategy, Hearsay Issue 2, Canadian Defence Lawyers’ Litigation Conference – 2 September 2025
- Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act: Overview, Practical Law Canada Corporate & Securities – 22 July 2025
- Personal Costs Awards against Lawyers: Advocating for Extreme Caution and Mala Fides, The Advocates’ Quarterly [Vol. 54, Issue 1] – 7 May 2024
- Foreign buyer ban: Realtors urged to review due diligence, Real Estate Magazine – January 2023
- Tort of “family violence” provides new way to seek damages for domestic abuse, LexisNexis Canada’s Canadian Family Guide – June 2022
- Prophylactic disgorgement order in case of corporate malfeasance imposed by Ontario Court of Appeal – December 2021
- Unfulfilled Promise to Transfer Family Property Upheld by Court of Appeal for Ontario, Real Estate Magazine – November 2021
- Ontario’s “appropriate means” test for limitation periods after Grant Thornton v. New Brunswick – October 2021
- The perils of not having a written contract for a home construction project, Real Estate Magazine – September 2021
Blogs
Memberships and recognition
Professional memberships
- Member, Law Society of Ontario
- Member, Ontario Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, The Advocates Society
- Member, Canadian Defence Lawyers
- Member, Young Women in Law
- Member, LEAF Toronto (Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund)
Community engagement
- Alumni, Junior Fellowship at Massey College, University of Toronto
- Mentor, Hart House Mentorship Program
- Mentor, Victoria College, University of Toronto