Our Team
Allison Pressé
416.679.2781 x 244
apresse@sbalawyers.ca
Clerk: Dawn Tehkummah
519.279.0320 x 318
dtehkummah@sbalawyers.ca
Assistant: Jo-Anne Schiebel
519.279.0320 x 310
jschiebel@sbalawyers.ca
Allison Pressé is a lively lawyer with a knack for making complex legal jargon sound like a breeze. When she’s not busy untangling legal knots, she’s likely charming audiences as a choral singer with a flair for musical theatre—she even lit up the stage in Nightwood Theatre’s The Lawyer Show.
Allison’s baking skills are legendary among friends and colleagues, offering sweet relief from her busy life. Her dedication to giving back is evident in her pro bono work with Rainbow Railroad and Pro Bono Ontario, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact.
At home, Allison is the proud mom of two elegant sighthounds, a Saluki and a Sloughi, proving her love for animals is both refined and stylish. She balances her passion for pets with a zest for swimming and racket sports, and she’s tackled a few triathlons just for fun—because why take a break when you can keep moving?
In short, Allison Pressé is a blend of legal expertise, musical flair, athletic spirit, and culinary creativity, making her a uniquely engaging and entertaining individual – SBA is lucky to have her!
Primary Practice Areas
- Auto Insurance
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
Notable Matters
- Moffitt v. TD Canada Trust, (Superior Court of Justice), 2021 ONSC 6133
- Cooper v. Johnston, (Superior Court of Justice), 2021 ONSC 3938
- Sbihat v. Nasar et al., (Court of Appeal), 2020 ONCA 701
- Potusek v. Township of Alnwick-Haldimand and Fire Marque Inc., (Superior Court of Justice – Divisional Court), 2019 ONSC 5677
- Brassard v. Venmar and Fasco, (Superior Court of Justice), 2019 ONSC 5414
Professional Leadership
- Faculty, Civil Procedure Practicum, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University, (2023 to date)
- Volunteer, Pro Bono Work for LGBTQ Refugees, Rainbow Railroad, (2022 to date)
- Volunteer, Provider of Legal Advice, Pro Bono Ontario, (2016 to date)
- Musical Theatre Performer and Fundraiser, Nightwood Theatre’s The Lawyer Show, (2017 and 2023 to date)
- Board and Choral Member, The Seraphim & Cherubim Choir, (2018 to date)
Thought Leadership
- Speaker, “Initial Scene Investigation and Evidence Preservation”, Client Seminar,
January 15, 2025 - Author, “Costs”, Chapter 9 of Canadian Insurance Defence textbook, LexisNexis, 2024
- Speaker, “Slips, Trips, and Legal Tips: Navigating Snow and Ice Liability”, Client Seminar, November 28, 2024
Professional Memberships
- The Advocates’ Society
- Canadian Defence Lawyers
- Women’s Law Association of Ontario
- Ontario Bar Association
Bar Admissions & Education
- Ontario Bar, 2015
- J.D., Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University, 2014
- St. Francis Xavier University, Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours), 2010