Meghan Thomas Email & Phone Number

I am responsible for academic programs at Osgoode Professional Development, including part-time executive-style Professional LLMs, full-time Professional LLMs, and programs designed for internationally-trained lawyers and law graduates.

I am responsible for programs at Osgoode Professional Development designed for internationally-trained lawyers and law graduates, whether they intend to enter the lawyer licensing process in Canada, return to their home jurisdiction to practise, or transition to a non-law career. My responsibilities include international marketing and recruitment, admissions, curriculum development, academic advising, and career counselling.

I manage the International Business Law LL.M. program, Professional LL.M. in Canadian Common Law, and the NCA Exam Prep program. Each of these programs is intended to meet the needs of internationally trained lawyers and law graduates, whether they intend to enter the lawyer licensing process in Canada, return to their home jurisdiction to practise, or transition to a non-law career. My responsibilities include international marketing and recruitment, admissions, curriculum development… Show more I manage the International Business Law LL.M. program, Professional LL.M. in Canadian Common Law, and the NCA Exam Prep program. Each of these programs is intended to meet the needs of internationally trained lawyers and law graduates, whether they intend to enter the lawyer licensing process in Canada, return to their home jurisdiction to practise, or transition to a non-law career. My responsibilities include international marketing and recruitment, admissions, curriculum development, academic advising, and career counselling. I also teach in the Foundations of Canadian Law exam prep course. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

I am an Ontario-qualified lawyer specializing in legal research and writing. I have many years of experience in litigation support, contract interpretation, contract drafting, strategic legal advice, and legal risk management. I continue to consult in the field of professional development and training.

I presented dynamic workshops on effective business communication, focusing on streamlining the writing process, drafting your message clearly and concisely, and using plain language. Courses also included grammar and proofreading.

I helped CPDOnline connect with legal professionals and organizations who can benefit from its just-in-time video learning platform.

Santiago, Chile

In this part-time position, I taught adult students ranging from elementary to advanced levels. I was a key member of the curriculum development and teaching team for a week-long intensive business English program. Many of my students were executives and/or professionals, including engineers and lawyers. Skills taught included the following:- e-mail and report writing- presentation skills- negotiation skills- cultural awareness

Toronto, Canada Area

In this position, I was responsible for all orientation, skills development, and continuing legal education programs in all formats for all summer law students, articling students, and lawyers in the firm’s Toronto office. The particulars of the portfolio included the following:- developed and delivered programs on substantive law and practice topics for legal personnel and clients- worked with national directors on business development, leadership, risk management, and professional… Show more In this position, I was responsible for all orientation, skills development, and continuing legal education programs in all formats for all summer law students, articling students, and lawyers in the firm’s Toronto office. The particulars of the portfolio included the following:- developed and delivered programs on substantive law and practice topics for legal personnel and clients- worked with national directors on business development, leadership, risk management, and professional responsibility programs- managed competency development program for all practice groups- developed and delivered effective writing programs and coaching for legal personnel and other staff, including individual writing coaching for summer and articling students- administered TRIEC Mentoring Partnership program in Toronto, in which firm staff and lawyers were paired with a newcomer to Canada in their professional field - key member of diversity, pro bono, and privacy committees Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

The research group provided a broad base of knowledge, legal research, and risk mitigation strategies to lawyers in the firm in all practice areas. My work included the following:- advice and strategy on complex transactions or litigation files, to lawyers or directly to clients - written memoranda, legal opinions, and articles on a wide variety of legal topics- distribution of bulletins on developments in law or legislation- research and drafting of documents for large… Show more The research group provided a broad base of knowledge, legal research, and risk mitigation strategies to lawyers in the firm in all practice areas. My work included the following:- advice and strategy on complex transactions or litigation files, to lawyers or directly to clients - written memoranda, legal opinions, and articles on a wide variety of legal topics- distribution of bulletins on developments in law or legislation- research and drafting of documents for large litigation files, including matters before the appellate court and Supreme Court of Canada, and for significant international arbitration matters- transactional and business-focused advice on contract law, consumer protection, privacy, and many other areas of corporate/commercial law Show less

Ll.M. (In Progress), Comparative Contract Law

Activities and Societies: Teaching assistant to Profs. Mario Arnello and Gilda Cicci - International Organizations workshop, Member.

Ll.B., Law

Activities and Societies: Research Assistant to Prof. Lorne Sossin, Volunteer with Pro Bono Students Canada Recipient of Harley D. Hallett.

Translation - Spanish/English

Activities and Societies: Taught first-year Spanish

B.A., Spanish Language And Literature