Christopher Dias

Christopher is an Associate at Sutherland Law with a broad civil litigation practice. He has particular experience with commercial disputes, matters of insurance, and shareholder conflicts. His exposure to both plaintiff-side and defence-side matters gives him a full-circle view of files, making his approach to practice thoughtful and methodical.

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He was called to the Ontario bar in 2021. Prior to joining Sutherland Law, Christopher practiced at two prominent litigation firms in Toronto. He has appeared at the Superior Court of Justice, the Small Claims Court, and the Ontario Court of Justice.

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He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honours, with Distinction) in Legal Studies from Carleton University before pursuing high education through law school. He earned his Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School and graduated as a recipient of the Dean’s Gold Key Award and the Wendy Babcock Scholarship.

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Christopher has been a long-time supporter of initiatives rooted in student mentorship and social action. He is a former Program Coordinator of the Pro Bono Students Canada chapter at Osgoode, the largest chapter in the country, overseeing volunteer opportunities for hundreds of students. He is a former board member of the Community & Legal Aid Services Programme (CLASP), where he also worked as a student caseworker assisting community members with common legal concerns particularly in Criminal Law and provincial ID issues. For several years, he has coached one of Osgoode’s globally-recognized and award-winning student moot teams that specializes in international media rights and freedom of expression issues.  

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Beyond legal practice, Christopher is an escape room enthusiast, an avid traveler, and fosters rescue dogs.  He is a Founding Director of the Osgoode Cup, a current Director of the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto, and the Awards Director of the PRISME Conference.