Dear PICRA Members,

We are pleased to invite you to another session of PICRA's 2026 Educational Panel Series, part of our ongoing professional development program for real estate professionals across Ontario. Following strong interest and positive feedback from our previous legal panel, PICRA is pleased to welcome back our trusted team of experienced real estate lawyers for another interactive discussion. This session will provide practical legal insights, answer members' questions, and help real estate professionals better understand and navigate breach of contract issues in real estate transactions with greater confidence.

“When Deals Fall Apart: Understanding Breach of Contract in Real Estate Transactions”
by

1. Garry Shapiro (Senior Lawyer, partner of Shapiro LLP)

2. Evan Shapiro (Senior Lawyer, partner of Shapiro LLP)

3. Azin Isabelle Mousavi (Lawyer, team member of Shapiro LLP)

PICRA is pleased to present another session in its PICRA Panel Series, bringing together experienced legal professionals to discuss one of the most important and frequently encountered issues in today's real estate industry: breach of contract in real estate transactions. This interactive panel will explore the legal and practical consequences when transactions fail to close, the rights and obligations of buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals, common causes of disputes, and effective strategies to reduce legal risks. Drawing on decades of combined experience in real estate law, business, and commercial transactions, our distinguished panelists will share practical insights, real case examples, and professional guidance to help REALTORS® navigate challenging situations with greater confidence, protect their clients' interests, and strengthen their professional practice.

️ Event Details

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Thornhill Golf Club, ßß (NEW Location)

Address: 7994 Yonge St, Thornhill, ON L4J 1Y2

Featured Speakers

Garry Shapiro,

With over 45 years of legal experience, Garry Shapiro brings exceptional expertise, strategic insight, and a commitment to delivering practical solutions for his clients. He holds a law degree from McGill University, a Master's from Harvard Law School, and an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the University of Toronto. Garry's unique combination of legal and business knowledge enables him to provide thoughtful, effective guidance across a wide range of complex matters.

Evan Shapiro,

Evan is a senior lawyer with over 13 years of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from Western University and an Honours Business Administration (HBA) from Ivey. Evan began his legal career as a commercial litigator, a foundation that continues to inform his strategic, risk-aware approach to complex transactions. He has developed deep expertise in real estate, corporate, and commercial law. Clients value Evan's technical expertise, sound judgment, and ability to translate complex legal and business issues into clear actionable advice.

Azin Isabelle Mousavi,

Azin holds an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School, an LLB from the University of Leicester, and a BA in Law and Society from York University. She takes a thoughtful, detail-oriented, and client-focused approach, with an emphasis on clear communication, collaboration, and strategic planning to achieve results aligned with client goals. Her practice focuses on negotiations, residential and commercial real estate, and corporate matters, including transactions, leasing, lending, business acquisitions and dispositions, and commercial agreements.

Featured Sponsor

Shapiro LLP (formerly Shapiro Real Estate & Business Lawyers) brings over 45 years of experience providing trusted legal services across the Greater Toronto Area. We focus on residential and commercial real estate, business law, and wills and estates. Based in North York, our multilingual team offers services in English, Farsi, Mandarin, Korean and Hindi, with additional language support available. We are committed to clear communication, personalized service, and timely results for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Toronto, York Region, Peel, and Durham.

RSVP

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Seating is limited; therefore, we kindly ask that you RSVP only if you are certain you can attend. Please note that attendance cannot be guaranteed without prior registration.

We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful seminar and networking opportunity.

Warm regards,
Board of Directors
Professional Iranian Canadian Real Estate Association (PICRA)