Principal, Carissa M. Wong, Barrister & Solicitor


ADR Intake Officer Professional Standards, The Ottawa Police Service


Ottawa, ON

Assistant Ombudsperson, Office of the Ombudsperson at Toronto Metropolitan University (Palin Foundation)


Senior Officer, Health and Safety, Canadian Union Of Public Employees

In addition to holding the qualified mediator certification,Troy is also a Certified registered Safety professional and certifiedharassment investigator. In his day job,Troy is the Senior Officer, Health and Safety for the Canadian Union of PublicEmployees which represents 740,000 members in almost all sectors. Troy hasbeen involved with many mediations resulting from harassment complaints, especiallyrelated to the new Federal violence and harassment regulations. Much of his daily work revolves around assistingworkplaces in creating psychologically safe workplaces where workers can work ...


Law House Advocates & Legal Consultants


Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services


My name is Keshia Osbourne and I have lived in Toronto my whole life. I have a degree in Linguistics and Psychology and completed my certificate in conflict resolution. I currently work for Service Canada and am seeking employment as a mediator. I am working on obtaining my Q-Med within the next couple of months.


Officer, Mediation Services, Canadian Transportation Agency


 Mireille Tabib is a former Associate Judge of the Federal Court. In her 20 years at the Court, she has conducted hundreds of mediations in commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on maritime law and intellectual property disputes. She has earned a reputation as a skilled, thoughtful and effective mediator. Prior to her appointment as an Associate Judge, Ms. Tabib practiced maritime and insurance law at Stikeman Elliott in Montréal. Ms. Tabib provides mediation services in person or by videoconference, anywhere in Canada and abroad. 


LURA Consulting


Mr.Sammi CHAN (FCIArb, LLM, MASW (FCPFT), MBA, B.Soc.Sc.(Hon), beforerelocation to Canada in 2020, established and was a core member of a major alternative dispute resolution service provider in Hong Kong. Sammi was alsothe officer-in-charge and senior manager of the enforcement division offinancial services regulatory authorities, responsible for complaint handlingand investigation, and disciplinary-related professional proceedings offinancial disputes, including Lehman Brothers-related cases.


Licensed Paralegal, Prevail Paralegal Services Professional Corporation


Human Resources Manager, Beacon Environmental Ltd.

Christine is a human resources professional and an experienced negotiator, facilitator, and intermediary with a unique background in conflict engagement, labour relations, corporate leadership, and public service. Christine is currently the human resources manager for a small environmental consulting firm in Markham, Ontario. Prior to her work in human resources, she represented Toronto Zoo workers as president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1600. Christine is passionate about civil discourse, good governance, and the benefits of being curious about the world and each other. ...


The Honourable George R. Strathy retired as Chief Justice of Ontario and President of the Court of Appeal for Ontario on August 31, 2022, having served on that Court for nine years. In that capacity, he heard a wide range of complex civil, commercial, family and criminal matters, regularly authoring judgments in all areas. Prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeal, he served as a Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for five years. For three of those years, he was a member of the Class Actions team, responsible for the judicial oversight and management of approximately 80 ...


Principal, Reiman ADR

Arbitrator and mediator of complex domestic and international commercial disputes. Veteran of nearly two decades in private practice in Chicago IL firms as a commercial litigator and commercial transactions attorney, followed by 15 years as a CEO, board director and chairman of the board of directors of public and private companies in the US, UK, Canada and China. Understands the legal issues of business disputes as a senior attorney representing domestic and international businesses as well as the business issues, economics and metrics of a business dispute from the perspective of a senior ...


Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator, Parenting Coordinator, Julie I. Guindon Professional Corporation


Mediator / Arbitrator, Self-Employed


Legal Relations, BIFA Business Individual Freedom Association


ADR Practitioner, Public Services and Procurement Canada


Founder, Organizational Conflict Resolution Coach, Meltem K

Hi, I'm Meltem, a dedicated Conflict Resolution Coach, Mediator, and Entrepreneur. My services include engaging workshops, small group practice sessions, and personalized guidance, all thoughtfully crafted to transform workplace challenges into wellsprings of wisdom. My mission is clear—to turn workplaces into thriving centers of peace, collaboration, and creativity through conflict resolution skills building.With over 25 years of hands-on experience in international business and entrepreneurship, including the successful founding and management of two businesses, I intimately grasp the ...


Legal Assistant, Goldblatt Partners LLP

Vrindaobtained Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution at the Georgetown University anda Bachelor of Laws from Delhi, India and workedas a lawyer at leading law firms in Delhi. She holds certificates in Communityand Cultural Mediations and is actively involved in the community as aVolunteer Mediator.


Partner, WeirFoulds LLP


Legal Services, Specialist, Canadian Blood Services


Andrew Tremayne Arbitration and Mediation Inc.


President, Panoply Consulting Inc

Founding Parter of Lenczner Slaght 1992-2021Graduated Dal Law JD 1974 


Diana has over 35 years of civil litigation experience, having appeared before all levels of court including the Ontario Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. Diana has both private practise and in house government experience, most recently as the Director of Litigation for the City of Toronto.Diana’s areas of expertise include:personal injury claims, police claims, building claims, contract disputes, neighbour disputes, Occupiers’ Liability Act claims, professional liability claims. Diana has extensive practical experience acting as counsel on a broad range of civil litigation ...


CEO, Imagine Human Resources Consulting Inc

Certified Human Resources Leader skilled in Workplace Investigations, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Facilitation,Labour Relations, HR policies. Licenced Investigator in Ontario. Leader ressources humaines agréée, compétente en matière d'enquêtes dans le milieu de travail, de coaching, de résolution de conflits, de facilitation, de relations de travail et de politiques de ressources humaines. Enquêtrice en milieu de travail agréée en Ontario.


Lawyer, JM Connell Professional Corporation

Human rights and harassment independent workplace investigationsInterests-based and evaluative labour, employment, and human rights mediations Labour and private employment and human rights arbitrations, including dispute resolution design, case management, procedural hearings, merits hearings, mediation/arbitration, and timely and clear written decisionsInstitutional dispute resolution procedural design, training, and supportLegal services for other neutral decision makers, including advice on procedural and substantive issues, and legal review of investigation reports and arbitration ...


Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council

Several years experience providing leadership and strategic guidance and representation developing, implementing, managing and monitoring corporate compliance programs and working with code of conducts and ethical issues.Over 15 years experience acting as regulatory subject matter expert on behalf of regulatory bodies providing mediation, adjustication and investigation services. Currently Chair of the Discipline Committee for the Condominium Management Regulatory Authority of Ontario, Chair of the Home Construction Regulatory Authority, Committee member for the Human Resourses Professionals ...


Vice President, Human Resources & Employee Labour Relations, Toronto Hydro

Energetic and supportive leader, with deepfunctional expertise in human resources. Trusted advisor with solid businessjudgement. Successful collaborator and coach, motivated to assist others toresolve conflict, reach their fullest potential and build alignment to supportcompany stewardship and goals.Areas of Expertise:Strategic Change Management | Leadership Development | EmployeeEngagement | Employee Relations |Compensation and Performance Management Systems | Occupational Health,Safety, and Training Systems | Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, ConflictResolution | Mediation and Arbitration | ...


O'Brien Brown Inc. Mediation & Organizational Services


Associate, Cozen O'Connor LLP

Charles focuses his practice on subrogation & recovery for large commercial property losses. He has experience handling due diligence reviews, insurance coverage disputes, and has been involved in all aspects of complex, multi-party, subrogation litigation.Prior to joining Cozen O’Connor, Charles was a legal intern for the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry (Ontario) and member of Provincial Parliament (Ottawa-Vanier). He was also a teaching assistant for the Alternatives to Dispute Resolution and Professionalism class, and a research assistant for the Bijural Torts (Common ...


Janine Higgins

My practice is now primarily training, speaking and acting as a life coach.


Employment, Human Rights, and Sports lawyer


Co-Founder, Resolutions At Work

Prior to co-founding Resolutions At Work, Jill practiced employment law for nearly a decade at one of Ottawa's most reputable employment law firms. Jill found great satisfaction in working with clients to find sensible and reasonable resolutions to their workplace issues. Jill developed both her knowledge of employment issues, and her understanding of what drives employees and employers’ behavior. She is thrilled to take this knowledge and apply it in a neutral setting through mediations, training, and workplace investigations/reviews. What to know about Jill:Completed the Osgoode Advanced ...


Ottawa, ON

 I am a licensed lawyer in Ontario. For over two decades I have been involved in countless court room disputes, mediations, pre-conference hearings and settlement conferences.I obtained my law degree from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario in 2004. Subsequently, being called to the Bar in 2005. During my early years I worked at various firms in downtown Toronto in the area of litigation.In 2010 I opened up my own law practice.  I am also completing my LLM in Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall.


Briar Rose Thom is a community worker, coach, and consultant based in Toronto (also known as tkaronto), Ontario. She also a widely published author in multiple genres under her pen name, Kai Cheng Thom. Briar is dedicated to providing compassionate, effective, and trauma-informed conflict management strategies for non-profit organizations, grassroots community groups, and social enterprises that prioritize healthy working relations and social values. Briar's work is influenced by her background in mental health and community organizing, as well as Transformative Justice and Restorative ...


Rosanna is current the Manager of Organizational and Clinical Ethics Services for Humber River Hospital. Most recently she completed her Certificate in Conflict Managment and Mediation from the University of Waterloo, Conrad Grebel University College. Prior to joining Humber, she was the Ethicist at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby, Ontario. Rosanna earned both a Master of Health Science in Bioethics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiation Sciences from the University of Toronto. She completed an Academic Fellowship in Clinical and Organizational Ethics with ...


Klein Family Dispute Resolution Services


Private Practitioner


Chioma brings over 16 years of experience working in private practice and as an in-house counsel to clients. She brings her exuberant passion for life into the discharge of her duties and firmly believes in delivering results timeously. Chioma is a licensed member of the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario). She is also licensed to practice law in New York and Nigeria. She draws on her extensive experience to find innovative solutions to the most challenging problems, wherever and whenever they occur.


Associate, Agree Incorporated


Ferris & Celhoffer Professional Corporation


General Counsel, Department of Justice Canada

Alexander Gay is General Counsel at the Department of Justice. He maintains a broad civil litigation practice, with an emphasis on commercial and trade disputes. He is a leading expert in the field of commercial arbitration.Mr Gay has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. He has represented clients in commercial arbitrations, mediations and in proceedings before regulatory tribunals and boards, including the Ontario Energy Board (OEB), the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT), the Canadian International Trade ...


Lawyer, Grewal Law Professional Corp


Breakthrough Mediation Solutions Inc.


Senior Partner, Black Sutherland LLP


Counsel, Consilium Counsel

Jacques Demers, integrates over forty-five years of experience in business law and over thirty-five years of experience investing (institutional and private), both in Canada and globally.Lawyer,since 1977, his practice and experience have been broad and deep in corporate and finance law including (i) acting as independent counsel on matters referred from lawyers and firms facing conflicts of interest, (ii) advice to financial institutions and governments on discreet corporate matters, policy and strategic planning and (iii) advice, representation and structuring in a number of “first ...


President, Halfnight Arbitration

After retiring from 42 years of law practice in the insurance field, I have opened an arbitration practice (as arbitrator) with emphasis on commercial first-party, inter-insurer and coverage disputes. 


Founder, Tock Dispute Resolution


Labour Affairs Officer, Government of Canada

Thirteen years of experience in Unjust / Wrongful Dismissal Mediations.


Howard Martin Counselling and Mediation


Partner, Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon LLP

For over thirty years, Deborah Ditchfield has worked tirelessly to give her clients back their lives, their families and, in many cases, their voice.Deborah's unwaivering belief in the power of family law ADR processes, along with her unyielding support of one's right to have the very best process outcome have earned her a stellar reputation. Deborah has an expansive knowledge of family law, corporate and tax law. This together with a strategic, focused approach, intill confidence in her clients and ensure exceptional results.Deborah has the experience, knowledge base and capability to handle ...


Senior Officer, Mediation Services, Canadian Transportation Agency


Paralegal and Notary Public, Self Employed

I am a licensed Paralegal and Notary Public. I have over ten years experience in various areas of law. I was a court clerk and registrar within Family Law and Criminal Law at the Ministry of the Attorney General. I have graduated from York University with a BA in Sociology and a certification with York University in Alternative Dispute Resolution. 


Founder / Lawyer, Tarantino Law


Mediation Intern, A Place for Mediation

I was motivated to get into mediation based on personal life circumstances. As such, I pursued and successfully completed training in Professional Mediation at Herzing College in 2019. I was so committed and enthused by my learning that I undertook additional training at York University where I obtained advanced training in Family Mediation. After being certified, I pursued an internship at A Place for Mediation where I completed the requirements for my Q.Med Designation. I have subsequently continued on at A place for Mediation and have had experiences in the following areas; employment, ...


Management & Mediation Consultant, Hafeez & Associates

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING INVOLVING DISPUTE RESOLUTION COURSES AT YORK UNIVERSITY A wide range of courses including: Dispute Resolution Theory and Generic Issues, Commeercial Mediation and Negotiation, Advnaced Negotiation and Mediation Skills and Family Dispute Resolution. Subsequent to formal Professional Mediation training at York University, I have participated in a variety of mediations - both solo and as a co-mediator. I have for several years been an active Member of ADR Institute of Ontario as well as the ADR Institute of Canada. Also, I am a Commissioner of Oaths - International ...


Partner, Hoffer Adler LLP

I have been a practising civil litigation lawyer since 1990, with experience in a wide variety of subject matter.  My practice is currently focused on franchise litigation and malpractice defense, together with other commercial and civil litigation. Having conducted many mediations as counsel throughout my career, I now offer my services as mediator as well.


Commission for Complaints for Telecom Services

I am currently completing my 31st year in public education with 20 of those years as a high school principal. During this time, I have developed my conflict resolution skills as school administration comes with numerous conflict situations. In order to hone my conflict resolution skills, I decided to take the Graduate Certificate Program in Conflict Resolution through Carleton University in Ottawa. Having completed the program, I look forward to serving as a private mediator specializing in mediation and conflict resolution in the work environment.


Self Employed, Daniels Law Firm


Siesde Dispute Resolution Technologies


Halpin ADR

I have practiced commercial litigation for 37 years since my call to the bar in 1986, firstly with Blakes in Toronto then Ottawa and for the past 20 years with Norton Rose in Ottawa. Contract disputes have been the core of my practice for most of this time, although a lot of legal territory has been covered.·I have certificates from the University of Windsor Law in ADR and advanced ADR workshops and hold an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management. In terms of peer recognition, I have been recognized in BestLawyers in Canada: Corporate and commercial litigation, 2019-2023 and Canadian ...


Called to the Ontario Bar in 1979, practiced Entertainment and Media law until the end of 1989 at Goodmans and later at Gowlings. Vice President, then President of Sunrise Films from 1989 to 1993. Founded and is sole owner of Protocol Entertainment Inc. Producer and/or Executive Producer of over 600 episodes of tv drama and some of the world's most successful live-action childrens tv series as well as numerous feature films and movies of the week all of which have enjoyed worldwide distribution and success. Guest lecturer and course instructor in numerous courses relating to the business of ...


Adjudicator/Lawyer


Cudney Consulting, Coaching & Training

Neil has worked as an executive leader in the non-profit sector for over two decades. He has just recently started his own practice. His doctoral work is in leadership and organizational culture. He helps organizations and leaders to understand and engage organization value, visions, missions and core values. While in the sector, he developed and led an organizational strategy for conflict medition and resolution. He has a background in: Employee conflictChurch conflictFamily dynamics and conflictCreating and implementing organizations values, vision and missionEngaging organizational core ...


Jessica Nicole TomasoneReceiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Ryerson University (Toronto), Jessica is proud to have been teaching dance & performance to ages 3+ for the past 15 years. She has been in a variety of music videos, commericals, and short films working with artists such as Hilary Duff and Feist.Ms. Tomasone also has a background in social work receiving her Social Service Worker diploma from Seneca College (King City). During her practicum at Seneca, she gained experience as an educational assistant at Alexander Mackenzie High School, shadowing her supervisor, a Child ...


Lawyer, Stephen M. Werbowyj Professional Corporation


Bora Pharmaceuticals

An award winning passionate Human Resources professional with over 21 years of extensive experience.  Recognized for high standards in service delivery, inclusive/transformational leadership style and building strong relationships.