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 Group at Gardiner Roberts, she maintains a broad litigation practice with a focus on civil & commercial disputes as well as professional liability matters. 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 and Commercial Litigation
- Professional Liability, Real estate litigation
- Not-for-profit governance disputes
- Compliance and Risk Solutions (Regulatory)
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)
Articles and Presentations
- Foreign buyer ban: Realtors urged to review due diligence, Real Estate Magazine – January 18, 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
Articles
- Lessons from the Courts: Costs Awards & Impact of Litigation Strategy, Canadian Defence Lawyers - 9/2/2025
- Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act: Overview , Practical Law Canada Corporate & Securities - 7/25/2025
- Personal Costs Awards against Lawyers: Advocating for Extreme Caution and Mala Fides, The Advocates’ Quarterly [Vol. 54, Issue 1] - 5/7/2024
- Novel Family Violence Tort has no Place in Ontario Law, Court of Appeal Rules (Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia), Canadian Family Law Matters - 10/20/2023
My Blog
Professional Involvement
- 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 Involvement
- Alumni, Junior Fellowship at Massey College, University of Toronto
- Mentor, Hart House Mentorship Program

