Danielle Bennett Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Established in May 2019, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) is an arms-length organization housed within Global Affairs Canada that reviews complaints about possible human rights abuses by Canadian companies operating outside Canada in the garment, mining, and oil and gas sectors.- Managed the investigative process for the CORE’s first open-source review into the use of Uyghur forced labour in the operations of a Canadian mining company and drafted the CORE’s corresponding investigation report in which the Ombud found that a human rights abuse had occurred. - Coordinate and manage complex public procurement processes related to the CORE’s investigations, including by developing a long-term public procurement strategy for managing investigative work. - Create and lead in the development of internal processes and procedures for the CORE’s investigation work that adhere to the United Nations Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) effectiveness criteria for non-judicial grievance mechanisms. - Conduct legal research and analysis on international human rights law, with a particular focus on applying the UNGPs and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and related guidance. - Liaise and coordinate across teams, both internal and external to the CORE, to ensure effective and efficient implementation of deliverables. - Manage a team of one by coaching and developing staff to deliver effective, efficient, and sustainable results.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

- Successfully led implementation of the CORE’s study on child labour in the operations of Canadian garment companies (“the Study”) which examined the human rights due diligence practices of Canadian garment companies with respect to child rights and child labour. - Drafted the Study’s final, public-facing, report by effectively weaving together qualitative and quantitative research results, international human rights law, and leading guidance on child labour in a plain-language format. - Conducted interviews with civil society organizations to better inform the - Launched and presented the Study at the 9th Annual OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector, spurring important discussion on Canada’s child rights impact and raising the CORE’s organizational profile internationally. - Developed relationships with key stakeholders that strengthened organizational impact and enhanced study results. - Liaise and coordinate across teams, both internal and external to the CORE, to ensure effective and efficient implementation of deliverables.

Global Rights Compliance is a not-for-profit specialising in international humanitarian, criminal and human rights law. The Business and Human Rights team works with companies, investors, civil society organizations and government actors to address potential adverse human rights and environmental impacts resulting from business operations. - Supported implementation of a large U.S. funded project providing legal assistance and advocacy for civil society and worker organization’s seeking accountability for labour rights violations in Pakistan’s garment sector. - Coordinated implementation of an innovative hand-held case management tool supporting workers and trade unions in recording labour rights violations allowing for more effective remedy while maintaining confidentiality. - Supported strategic planning by developing a strategy to enhance the organization’s garment sector work and raise its profile in the private sector. - Conducted interviews with defenders of business-related human rights abuses in the Philippines, including by identifying and contacting key interviewees, developing interview questions, conducting interviews and collating results. - Drafted a legal opinion on audit firm liability with the goal of creating greater legal accountability for the industry. - Liaised and coordinated with multiple stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions to move project implementation forward.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Conway Litigation is a boutique litigation firm with a practice focused on commercial litigation, public law litigation, and appellate advocacy.- Supported the preparation of cases by conducting in-depth legal research on tort, constitutional, and administrative law, allowing for effective and successful delivery of legal services to clients. - Provided detailed and accurate drafting assistance with court documents including affidavits, motions, factums, and pleadings and delivered under strict deadlines. - Prepared witnesses for direct and cross-examination before an arbitrator in a commercial matter and a tribunal in an administrative matter by developing examination questions, assisting senior lawyers with preparing witnesses, and further refining file strategy, which ultimately led to a successful outcome for both clients. - Assisted with the development of a strategic litigation strategy regarding constitutional and charter rights by preparing key components of a legal opinion for a client.

CMI Insights is a management, marketing and sales organization focused on consumer packed goods. •Provided data analytics to multiple clients for successful category management, allowing them to effectively manage their business.•Monitored and evaluated a variety of data sources on a regular basis to highlight opportunities and strengths for the client.•Generated efficient reporting models to resolve client data issues and improve product understanding.•Provided accurate and timely ad-hoc analysis, effectively meeting the strict deadlines stipulated by the client.

Mentholatum Canada manufactures and markets non-prescription pharmaceuticals, health care and cosmeceutical products. •Generated qualitative and quantitative reports and presentations that identified key areas of opportunity and action steps within point of sale & market trend data, allowing corporate brands to grow +10%.•Effectively tracked and monitored key sales targets and budgets by developing new reporting models, which allowed for an increase in organizational transparency and improved response timing.•Participated in annual business planning by providing necessary input data and recommendations on corporate programs through retailer contracts.•Monitored and managed retailer contracts to ensure that they were implemented and accurately adhered to. •Designed and implemented the ‘first-ever’ corporate forecasting process by creating a new corporate model for inter-departmental reporting and comprehensive analysis, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Master Of Arts - Ma, Legal Studies, General

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, International Development

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies