- Primary practice areas include civil litigation (principally in class action litigation), business, not-for-profit/charity, and commercial matters, as well as administrative, labour, and human rights/accessibility law..- Advising and instructing clients and related representatives (sophisticated and otherwise) on contractual terms, drafting considerations, and risk management strategies- Working in a highly dynamic, multi-jurisdictional and multi-faceted environment as a member of a… Show more - Primary practice areas include civil litigation (principally in class action litigation), business, not-for-profit/charity, and commercial matters, as well as administrative, labour, and human rights/accessibility law..- Advising and instructing clients and related representatives (sophisticated and otherwise) on contractual terms, drafting considerations, and risk management strategies- Working in a highly dynamic, multi-jurisdictional and multi-faceted environment as a member of a team involving multiple junior and senior counsel from across the country- Strong business acumen and ability to provide cost/benefit or analyses to senior decision-makers reflecting both litigation risks and practical operational/business considerations- Leading litigation efforts and appearing before multiple superior and appellate courts, including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario, and the Federal Court (and various administrative and statutory tribunals including the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Canadian Transportation Agency, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and the Canadian Human Rights Commission)- Participating in a wide range of alternative dispute resolution procedures including mediation, mediation/adjudication (judicial and otherwise), and arbitration proceedings- Providing training, orientation, and oversight of articling students, junior associates, law clerks, and staff to maximize the efficient use of resources and minimize cost and delay Show less

As Treasurer, I am responsible for overseeing all of the organization's financial matters, including day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting, budget preparation and management, coordination of fundraising activities, and overseeing the audit process. Reporting to the national board of directors on an ongoing basis, my job is to translate the accounting information into terms that the organization's leadership can understand and use in its decision-making processes, and to advise on the legal… Show more As Treasurer, I am responsible for overseeing all of the organization's financial matters, including day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting, budget preparation and management, coordination of fundraising activities, and overseeing the audit process. Reporting to the national board of directors on an ongoing basis, my job is to translate the accounting information into terms that the organization's leadership can understand and use in its decision-making processes, and to advise on the legal, regulatory, and compliance implications where appropriate. Show less

Initially formed to promote and pursue the enactment of federal accessibility legislation (accomplished with the adoption of the Accessible Canada Act), Barrier Free Canada/Canada sans barrieres advocates for the development and implementation of effective regulations and guidelines to increase the accessibility of federally-regualted entities for Canadians with a wide range of disabilities.

Representation of Access 2020 (a coalition of consumer organizations) in public proceedings before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on matters relating to telephone, cellular telephone, Internet and television accessibility for Canadian consumers with disabilities

The Adaptech Research Network consists of a team of academics, students and consumers, based at Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec. Adaptech conducts quantitative and qualitative research investigating the participation, performance, and outcomes associated with students with disabilities in Canadian post-secondary institutions. As a researcher, I have been involved in the design of studies, collection and analysis of results, and reporting in connection with a variety of research… Show more The Adaptech Research Network consists of a team of academics, students and consumers, based at Dawson College in Montreal, Quebec. Adaptech conducts quantitative and qualitative research investigating the participation, performance, and outcomes associated with students with disabilities in Canadian post-secondary institutions. As a researcher, I have been involved in the design of studies, collection and analysis of results, and reporting in connection with a variety of research efforts, many of which have been published in community and academic journals. Show less

The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians, founded in 1992, is dedicated to promoting the inclusion of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians in all aspects of social life, from employment to participation in elections. With a membership comprised of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted consumers and supporters from across the country, the AEBC participates in working groups and committees, engages with local, city-based chapters, and engages in public awareness and education… Show more The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians, founded in 1992, is dedicated to promoting the inclusion of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted Canadians in all aspects of social life, from employment to participation in elections. With a membership comprised of blind, deaf-blind and partially sighted consumers and supporters from across the country, the AEBC participates in working groups and committees, engages with local, city-based chapters, and engages in public awareness and education activities.- Direct involvement in all day-to-day and operational aspects of this national not-for-profit/charitable organization, including leading the organization through a strategic planning initiative; financial management (accounting, project and event costing, budget development: up to $450,000/yr annual budget); human resource management (from recruitment, hiring and training through supervision, review and ongoing management of suppliers, up to a dozen employees, and dozens of volunteers); and risk management and minimization through ongoing awareness of the legal, regulatory, and political environment- Researched and collaboratively developed position papers and briefs to inform government policy on issues relating to procurement, infrastructure, transportation, broadcasting and telecommunications, copyright matters, and social assistance programs for persons with disabilities Show less

As Treasurer, I am responsible for overseeing all of the organization's financial matters, including coordination of fundraising activities, overseeing the audit process, developing financial procedures and controls, and design and redevelopment of a donor and tax receipt management database. Reporting to the national board of directors on an ongoing basis, my job was to translate the accounting information into terms that the organization's leadership can understand and use in its… Show more As Treasurer, I am responsible for overseeing all of the organization's financial matters, including coordination of fundraising activities, overseeing the audit process, developing financial procedures and controls, and design and redevelopment of a donor and tax receipt management database. Reporting to the national board of directors on an ongoing basis, my job was to translate the accounting information into terms that the organization's leadership can understand and use in its decision-making processes, and to advise on the legal, regulatory, and compliance implications where appropriate. Show less

Provided hands-on instruction on the use of computerized accounting and bookkeeping packages, including QuickBooks and Simply Accounting

Provided legal research and advocacy assistance with a particular emphasis on residential tenancy matters, competency assessments, social/subsidized housing concerns, and the protection of the elderly, under the direction of Me Anne Soden (founding chair of the CBA's National Elder Law Section).

This student-funded, cross-disability initiative was formed to provide representation, advocacy support, and additional services for students with disabilities on campus. The process included the establishment of a student-union-controlled accessibility fund to allow faculty and departmental associations to make their own events and undertakings accessible without financial barriers getting in the way (e.g. access to sign language interpreters at student-run conferences and events). As… Show more This student-funded, cross-disability initiative was formed to provide representation, advocacy support, and additional services for students with disabilities on campus. The process included the establishment of a student-union-controlled accessibility fund to allow faculty and departmental associations to make their own events and undertakings accessible without financial barriers getting in the way (e.g. access to sign language interpreters at student-run conferences and events). As Service Director, I was responsible for overseeing all of the Centre's operations, including human resource management, financial management and planning, program development and service provision, and public relations. Show less