Law House Advocates & Legal Consultants


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 ...


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.


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. 


Ferris & Celhoffer Professional Corporation


Lawyer, Grewal Law Professional Corp


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 ...


David A. Brooker


Michele McCarthy is a respected member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario and Canada. She is on the roster for the Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society serving the Greater Toronto/Hamilton Area as well as Southern Ontario.With over 30 years’ experience as a commercial litigator at Fraser & Beatty and as the Chief Legal Officer for global and Canadian banks, Michele brings expertise in corporate restructuring, financial services, transportation, mining, and real estate to her arbitration practice. Delivering an evidence-based methodology, she emphasizes strong ...


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 ...


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 ...


Siesde Dispute Resolution Technologies


Lawyer, Stephen M. Werbowyj Professional Corporation


Budwal CPA Professional Corporation


I recently retired from my role as a senior partner in one of Canada’s leading business law firms where Ispecialized in project and infrastructure procurement, structuring, financing and delivery.Prior to law I was a graduate Civil Engineer and worked as a project engineer at a leading vertically integrated oil company.I wasthe leader of Bennett Jones’ public infrastructure projects practice. My legal practice focused on construction law, project delivery and project finance across Canada. I participated in a wide variety of Public-Private Partnership (P3) transactions in various sectors ...


Weir Mediation Services

I am an open minded peace maker with over 40 years experience in assisting businesses and not-for-profit organization in meeting their goals through BDO Canada.  I was their COO for 6 years and have a good "big picture" view of the world. I am located in Chatham-Kent but am willing to assist in the Sarnia, Windsor and London areas


Warren Morris is a non-practicing lawyer, who acts as a mediator, arbitrator, trainer, ombudsman and ADR consultant. Warren is an expert in commercial and workplace mediation. He has a unique ability to simplify complex matters and creates an atmosphere for resolving conflict. The ADR Institute of Canada has granted Warren the designation CHARTERED MEDIATOR (C.Med) in recognition of his experience, education and expertise in the field of mediation.Since 1999, Warren has successfully mediated numerous complex matters, ranging from multi-party financial reorganizations to sensitive workplace ...


Licensed Paralegal, Self-Employed

 A Licensed Paralegal professional with 27 years of cross-finance industry senior management experience in global Fortune 500 companies and government boards / advisory rolesRecognized trilingual public speaking and presentation skills with strong business acumen that formedthe integral parts of pragmatic negotiation and problem-solving capabilities Track record of success in distribution management, finance, banking, insurance and Merges & Acqusitions


Fred Berenbaum Mediation Services


Partner, Beard Winter LLP

Robert Harason is a senior lawyer with over 40 years of practical experience and expertise inconstruction, corporate, commercial, partnership, debtor andcreditor, products liability, bankruptcy and insolvency, real estate,commercial landlord and tenant and condominium lawand a partner at theToronto firm of Beard Winter LLP.Robert is an Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (ODACC) adjudicator, a Qualified Arbitrator and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.Robert has published a number of articles, and spoken on a wide range of subjects,relating to construction ...


Founder and Managing Director, Panaya Consulting

A perceptive finance professional withover 17 years of international experience working injurisdictions such as the Americas, South East Asia, Europeand the Caribbean. Conversant with international legislations relating to ADR,including damage quantification requirements and the expert’s duties undervarious legislations.Possess deep experience working collaboratively with legalcounsels and/or regulatory authorities across international jurisdictions, and partneringwith stakeholders, business leaders, Boards and C-suite executives, to providefocused, goal-oriented advice on dispute management, ...


Bridgepoint Employee Solutions


Grounded Mediators

Extensive experience in: -ownership, management, development, redevelopment and brokerage of real estate as both a lawyer and active investor-construction-municipal affairs-business organizations and structures-law practice management-exempt market and bond investments-artist management and contracts-digital marketing and web 3 business matters


Bay Street Chambers

Marty Sclisizzi obtained hid LLB from Queen's University in 1972 and was called to the bar of Ontario in 1974. He is a former Senior Litigation Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP with more than 40 year experience as a trial and appellate counsel. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his arbitration, mediation and adjudication practice, having acted as counsel in a wide variety of complex and multi-party corporate and commercial disputes including class action proceedings, banking, insolvency, fraud, employment, real estate, partnership, shareholder and other business disputes. ...


Innovative Dispute Resolution Ltd.

An internationally recognized expert in sports law and arbitration, Professor Richard McLaren has spent his career working at the highest levels to protect the integrity of sports. Professor McLaren is involved in the adjudication of sports-related disputes at both the amateur and professional level. As a member and Arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), he has arbitrated key sport cases around the world. As an Ad Hoc Panel Member of CAS, he has participated in five Olympic Games during which he resolved disputes pertaining to anti-doping, athlete eligibility and intellectual ...


Allan is the President and CEO of ADR Chambers, the largest, private alternative dispute resolution service provider in the world. ADR Chambers has administered over 55,000 mediations and arbitrations since 2012.Allan is a mediator, arbitrator, negotiation consultant, facilitator, trainer, and ADR systems design specialist. Allan is both a Chartered Mediator (C.Med.) and a Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb.). He has mediated two-party and multi-party disputes in numerous contexts, including commercial, employment, corporate governance, workplace, banking, personal injury, sports, entertainment and ...


Accountant Jen

Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner and mediator, Jennifer focuses her virtual mediation practice on financial disputes. 


PL & Associates


Arbitrator/Mediator, Arbitration Place

The Honourable Gloria Epstein practised generalcivil litigation at two large Toronto law firms before starting her own firm,Gloria J. Epstein & Associates in 1985. She was appointed to the OntarioSuperior Court of Justice in 1993, to the Court of Appeal for Ontario in 2007,and became a supernumerary judge in 2015. In 2018, she retired from the Courtof Appeal to accept an appointment from the Toronto Police Services Board tolead the Independent Civilian Review into Missing Persons Investigations. InJuly of 2021, Gloria received her Mediator Accreditation from the London Schoolof Mediation, ...


Munn Conflict Resolution Services

Kathryn Munn is an experienced mediator and arbitrator with law practice background Online and in-person dispute resolution services available Focused on the prevention, management and resolution of conflict since 1996Usual mediation approach is facilitative and interest-basedA thorough, creative and persistent professional who adapts her approach to fit each situation


Harrison ADR Professional Corporation


Just Mediation Toronto

Just Mediation TorontoTerence J O’Brien, BSc(Hons) BEd CIP QMedTerence (Terry) O’Brien brings a wealth of experience to theworld of dispute resolution, having spent more than 37 years in the insurance claimsindustry with a major insurer.Terry is a Qualified Mediator, recognized by the AlternateDispute Resolution Institute of Ontario.He holds a post-graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolutionfrom York University. He successfullycompleted ADRIO’s Internship Program under the auspices of Senior MediatorJonathan Fidler.Terry has negotiated and managed a multitude of personalinjury litigation ...


Schnapp Mediation & Arbitration


Lyon Gilbert Dispute Resolution Services

Lyon Gilbert is a Chartered Arbitrator, a Chartered Mediator, a Deputy Judge Small Claims Court and a retired lawyer who specialized in civil litigation. Lyon is a seasoned ADR professional who brings a solid background of legal experience as well as ADR skills to assist in the settlement of disputes. Known for his principled approach to the mediation process, Lyon has conducted thousands of mediations, and adjudicated thousands of disputes.Principal of Out of Court, a dispute resolution company offering alternatives to court actions. Called to the Bar in Ontario in 1974. Active Deputy Judge ...


Dispute Resolution Management Centre


Executive and Team Coach, Mediator, Kaufman Consulting

Specifically trained in group and systems dynamics, I help all parties have their voices heard. I ensure there is ample space for even the most marginalized voice, and help all parties discover and speak from voices they didn't know they had. From there, I work with the group to identify needs, wants, fears, concerns, and desires that have not been met. I encourage and guide the parties to co-create a way forward. Through co-creation, everyone has a say and everyone has a vested interest in maintaining and supporting the new way forward. The connection is strengthened through this process and ...


Gilbertson Davis LLP, Arbitration & Mediation Chambers

David Alderson, LL.B (Osgoode), LL.M (Lond.) Commercial and CorporateQualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) - Commercial Arbitrator and MediatorExperienced Sole Arbitrator and Panel ArbitratorHourly Rate:from $450.00 per hour, plus facilities and applicable taxes. Background David accepts appointments as a commercial arbitrator and international commercial arbitrator, at reasonable hourly rates and with good availability. David has acted as counsel in both domestic and international arbitration, including institutional andad hocarbitration. He has been nominated as a sole arbitrator and arbitraion ...


Partner, Hackett Simpson Tripodi


Managing Partner/Licensed legal practitioner, M N K & Associates Professional Corporation


Lextar Arbitration Services

ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO);ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC);Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society (TCAS)Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM);Immigration Consultant of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC);All Canada Association of Chinese Immigration Consultants (ACACIC), ChairEuropean Association of Tax Law Professors (EATLP), past member;All-China Lawyers Association, past member;China Tax Law Education Society, past director;China Consumer Protection Law Society, past director;