Providing accessible and understandable legal services to our family law clients.

Providing accessible and understandable legal services.

Criminal defence, family, child protection, Consent and Capacity Board.

Articling Student, predominantly criminal defence, some family

Part of a large legal services team delivering client-oriented service, legal advice, and representation on employment law issues, long term disability denials, and some personal injury matters.

Legal and Policy Work- Initiated our role as an intervenor in Coates v Watson, a family law case that led to the finding that the Ontario Family Law Act was unconstitutional, as it violated s.15 of the Charter.- Advised the Ministry of the Attorney General on changes to various legislation through the All Families are Equal Act- Advised Health Canada on changes to the Assisted Human Reproduction Act by coordinating a joint submission to by fertility law experts- Participated in… Show more Legal and Policy Work- Initiated our role as an intervenor in Coates v Watson, a family law case that led to the finding that the Ontario Family Law Act was unconstitutional, as it violated s.15 of the Charter.- Advised the Ministry of the Attorney General on changes to various legislation through the All Families are Equal Act- Advised Health Canada on changes to the Assisted Human Reproduction Act by coordinating a joint submission to by fertility law experts- Participated in policy consultations by provincial ministries on topics related to LGBTQ youth and familiesDeveloped resources for LGBTQ parents and prospective parents- Public legal information- Health promotion resources and information through social media, website, print materialsTraining for Health Care and Social Service Professionals- LGBTQ Positive Fertility Care II - Clinical Considerations- LGBTQ Positive Fertility Care I - Working with LGBTQ People - LGBTQ Positive Birth Professional, Birth and Beyond Conference, London ON 2014- Making your Organization Welcoming to LGBTQ Parents - a training for social service and early years providersCommunications for LGBTQ PN- Strategy & content for social media, print, and web- Led redevelopment of logo and development of branding, colours, and graphics guidelines working closely with Pam Sloan Designs- Led 15 month redevelopment of LGBTQpn.ca (Launched October 2014) working closely with communications leads at Sherbourne Health Centre, Rainbow Health Ontario, and working closely with Design de Plume (web developers, graphic design)Program Planning and EvaluationLed the implementation of an extensive external program evaluationCollaborated on redevelopment and advancing design of existing adult education programming Show less

Taught discussion groups and seminars, occasionally delivered large lecturesMet with students to discuss sensitive academic mattersAdvised students on academic policies and administrative proceduresCorresponded with students, faculty, and administrators via e-mailMaintained accurate records of student achievement, enrollment, and attendance

Maintained and created student records, enrollment reportsAssisted Open Learning students with applications, registration, and enrollmentCollected, logged, and distributed assignments, both in hard copy and electronicallyAdvised students and faculty of university policies for appropriate academic progression and procedures to waive or modify requirements.Note: While I was a student during my employment, this was not a role typically held by a university student - I was a… Show more Maintained and created student records, enrollment reportsAssisted Open Learning students with applications, registration, and enrollmentCollected, logged, and distributed assignments, both in hard copy and electronicallyAdvised students and faculty of university policies for appropriate academic progression and procedures to waive or modify requirements.Note: While I was a student during my employment, this was not a role typically held by a university student - I was a full time employee and a member of Steelworkers local 4120. Show less

Liaised between staff in printing and design services and customers in the university communityBalanced competing responsibilities in a fast-paced, client-oriented environmentPrioritized and organized work to meet required deadlinesMaintained confidentiality of documents, including sensitive employment and admissions matters, examsHandled cash and departmental billing, credit card and debit paymentsPrepared cash deposits for Revenue Control, maintained a cash… Show more Liaised between staff in printing and design services and customers in the university communityBalanced competing responsibilities in a fast-paced, client-oriented environmentPrioritized and organized work to meet required deadlinesMaintained confidentiality of documents, including sensitive employment and admissions matters, examsHandled cash and departmental billing, credit card and debit paymentsPrepared cash deposits for Revenue Control, maintained a cash floatNote: While I was a student during my employment, this was not a role typically held by a university student - I was a full time employee and a member of Steelworkers local 4120. Show less