I lead and manage a branch that supports the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Northern Development, and also delivers legal support to the Forest Industry Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The team provides strategic advice to the Ministries in a wide variety of areas, including Aboriginal law, resource development law, administrative law, corporate/commercial law, procurement, government business, agency oversight and litigation. I recently completed the Osgoode… Show more I lead and manage a branch that supports the Ministry of Mines and the Ministry of Northern Development, and also delivers legal support to the Forest Industry Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The team provides strategic advice to the Ministries in a wide variety of areas, including Aboriginal law, resource development law, administrative law, corporate/commercial law, procurement, government business, agency oversight and litigation. I recently completed the Osgoode Certificate in Fundamentals of Indigenous Peoples and Canadian Law (2024). Show less

I led a team of 14 high-performing solicitors to support the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. The team provided strategic advice to the Ministry in a wide variety of areas, including employment standards, labour relations, occupational health and safety, labour mobility, commercial law (procurements and transfer payments), agencies, freedom of information and privacy, immigration, trades and apprenticeships.

I provided legal advice and support on commercial transactions, procurements and public lands matters. Among other things, my responsibilities included acting as lead counsel on construction projects for the Ministry and providing commercial support to the Ministry's fire and aviation programs. I also provided strategic advice and support on a wide range of complex transactions, initiatives and stakeholder agreements.

As Acting Deputy Director on temporary assignment, I worked with the Legal Director and other key members of the Branch’s legal management team to manage the day to day operations of the Branch, including overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal services by 22 lawyers and a team of professional support staff to the Ministry in a broad range of areas (including lands and resources, Indigenous law, commercial, public and administrative law). I supervised and mentored counsel… Show more As Acting Deputy Director on temporary assignment, I worked with the Legal Director and other key members of the Branch’s legal management team to manage the day to day operations of the Branch, including overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal services by 22 lawyers and a team of professional support staff to the Ministry in a broad range of areas (including lands and resources, Indigenous law, commercial, public and administrative law). I supervised and mentored counsel, participated in hiring, peer reviewed and approved work products, and identified and managed critical issues and communications. I also participated in multi-year planning, working in a multi-branch team to prepare a multi-branch business case for FTE positions. Show less

I provided legal advice and opinions on corporate-commercial and real estate matters, with a particular focus on: • complex partnership and other strategic commercial agreements (such as property developments, major commercial leases, services and acquisition agreements);• procurement and construction of large scale transit projects (including via Alternative Finance Procurement/P3 transactions);• transit oriented development; and• management of relationships and… Show more I provided legal advice and opinions on corporate-commercial and real estate matters, with a particular focus on: • complex partnership and other strategic commercial agreements (such as property developments, major commercial leases, services and acquisition agreements);• procurement and construction of large scale transit projects (including via Alternative Finance Procurement/P3 transactions);• transit oriented development; and• management of relationships and negotiations with major public and private stakeholders (including other provincial entities, municipalities and transit operators). I lead significant day-to-day legal transactions and other initiatives on a diverse range of complex legal matters. I directed and managed external counsel on transaction and litigation matters. I provided mentorship, support and managed more junior lawyers, clerks and students. Show less

My practice encompassed matters related to infrastructure and commercial real estate, including leasing, licensing, purchase and sale transactions, construction, infrastructure procurement and similar matters. I gained experience negotiating with and managing the interests of multiple public and private stakeholders in large and complex files, including in matters related to Union Station, the Union Pearson Express and the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

My practice encompassed all areas of commercial real estate, including leasing, purchase and sale transactions, and domestic and cross-border financings. I had a special focus on commercial leasing and experience in acting for both landlords and tenants in office, industrial and retail asset classes. I also had a special interest in clean technologies, green development and green leasing, and acted for a number of renewable energy project developers and lenders on wind, solar and… Show more My practice encompassed all areas of commercial real estate, including leasing, purchase and sale transactions, and domestic and cross-border financings. I had a special focus on commercial leasing and experience in acting for both landlords and tenants in office, industrial and retail asset classes. I also had a special interest in clean technologies, green development and green leasing, and acted for a number of renewable energy project developers and lenders on wind, solar and hydroelectric projects. I was named as a 2012 Rising Star by the Georgetown Advanced Commercial Leasing Institute, an invitation-only annual conference for leasing lawyers with 10 or more years of experience. Show less