Ms. Afreen completed Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in 2016 from University of Ontario Institute of Technology now known as Ontario Tech University. Her background in Legal Studies and Criminology equipped her to further study in the field of law. She graduated from Seneca College in 2017 by completing the Accelerated Paralegal program and became a member of the Law Society of Ontario in 2017 as a Paralegal. She has since been in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. Ms. Afreen's first taste in the field was at Vayalilkollattu Law as a placement student where she was the brains for legal ...


Angela has been a member of the ADR Institute ofOntario (formerly known as Arbitratoin and Mediation Institute of Ontario Inc. since April 4, 1997)She currently holds the following designations:C. MED–Chartered Mediator – ADR Instituteof Ontario &Canada,AccFM–AccreditedFamily Mediator,CPMED-Child Protection Mediator (OAFM)She has been in private practice since1996 providing mediation, facilitation services, corporate andorganizational training, cross-cultural training, and project consultancy.Mediation of business and workplace mediations, community mediations, neighbor to ...


Bain Group Consulting


Executive Director, The Gender Equality Coalition of Ontario


Fred Berenbaum Mediation Services


I am a Qualified Mediator and the founder of Minna Mediation: Conflict Management Services, we offer full-service workplace consultation that specializes in conflict management, mediation, facilitated conversations, conflict coaching, workplace culture assessment, workplace health assessment, workplace fairness assessment, workplace violence and harassment risk assessment, workplace assessment/review, investigations, and workplace restoration assessment to help prevent future conflicts. I am committed to providing customized solutions to help organizations navigate through difficult ...


Attorney & Mediator, Bozzo Law

Justin is a conscientious attorney with strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to lead. Drawing on conflict resolution strategies and a wealth of knowledge in Canadian common law, Justin has identified innovative solutions to a wide range of disputes. His experiences include mobilizing diverse groups of musicians and law students, managing a high volume of legal cases, and effectively advising professionals on the inner workings of government. Writing is the bedrock of Justin's success in art, law and academia, but it is an open mind and a willingness to learn that set him ...


Angela A. Bradley Workplace Investigation and Mediation


Associate, Agree Incorporated


Peter Bruer spent the early part of his career in community advocacy work, international development and the tenants' movement in Toronto. He first trained as a mediator in 1992, and in 1996 he was hired by St. Stephen’s Community House, Conflict Resolution & Training,already well-known for its community mediation and professional dispute resolution and training services. As Manager of the program, he has worked with a wide range of non-profit, private sector and government clients, and done dozens of community and professional mediations and workshops. He has spoken at conferences in ...


Workplace Investigator & Trainer, Rubin Thomlinson LLP

I ama Workplace Investigator &Trainer at Rubin Thomlinson LLP, a law firm specializing in workplace andinstitutional investigations and assessments, tactical training for HRprofessionals, and consulting. I have 10 years combined experience in Ontarioand the Caribbean. At Rubin Thomlinson, I investigate diverse issues,including bullying, verbal and psychological harassment, discrimination, sexualharassment and other forms of misconduct. I also conduct policy reviews and workplaceassessments as well as training sessions to educate clients on workplaceissues. In addition to my experience as ...


Paralegal, Alvin H. F. Chan Legal Services

My name is Alvin Chan. I am Chinese, who could speak fluent Cantonese and Mandarin and could read Chinese characters. I have educational background in medical and business areas which would advance my understanding in dealing with cases. Currently, I am an Ontario licensed paralegal working majority in civil litigation and Landlord and Tenant dispute (resdiential and commercial). I have also assisted with senior lawyers in dealing with family disputes.


As an Arbitrator and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner, I am driven by the key principles of professionalism, fairness and transparency. My unique breadth of expertise across social service, health, developmental services, justice and education sectors gives me a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing both the public sector and the not-for-profit sector in these domains.My extensive work in labour relations and unionized environments serves as a scaffold for my skills in labour arbitration.   


OpenText

Toronto-based employment lawyer with 10+ years of experience representing employers and employees in a range of employment matters, including wrongful and constructive dismissal, harassment, discrimination, human rights, employment standards, contract negotiation, severance packages, and workplace investigations.


ADR Practitioner, Public Services and Procurement Canada


Managing Partner, Say Something Communications Inc


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 ...


Licensed Paralegal & Ethical Leadership Consultant, Christal Côté


Labour Affairs Officer, Government of Canada

Thirteen years of experience in Unjust / Wrongful Dismissal Mediations.


Conflict mediation coach, management & workplace coach, Vertex

Daryl Dagenais holds a master’s degree in humansystems intervention from Concordia university in Montreal. Daryl is a graduateof McGill University, where she studied industrial relations, economics, andsociology. She obtained her coaching certification fromConcordiaUniversity. She is a member in good standing of theInternational Coaching Federation and holds the PCC designation from ICF. Sheis frequently cited on CBC Radio Canada and in The Montreal Gazette newspaperand the Toronto Globe and mail newspaper. Daryl specialises in conflictmediation coaching, management coaching, workplace ...


LURA Consulting


Mediator / Arbitrator, Self-Employed


Partner, Shibley Righton LLP

I am an experienced litigator with subject matter expertise in a number of areas including condominium law, employment, including wrongful dismissal and human rights claims, construction, contract disputes. As a member of the condominium law group at Shibley Righton LLP, I provide advice all aspects of condominium law including compliance and governance issues, general litigation including oppression applications, employment and human rights disputes, construction deficiency issues, arbitration of shared facilities disputes, and commercial matters such as contract review and drafting and ...


Paralegal, CDT Legal Services

I have been a paralegal in private practice since 2014. In 2020, I joined the faculty at Westervelt College, teaching courses in the paralegal program. In 2021 I was appointed as a Member of the Landlord and Tenant Board. 


Owner/Founder, Paul Di Clemente Workplace Investigations


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 ...


Manager, Employee & Labour Relations, The City of Mississauga


Dr. Karina Kowalis the principal of Medicolegal Resolutions and has been a mediator and arbitrator with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario (FSCO) via ADR Chambers and an adjudicator with the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) since 2012, conducting thousands of mediations over the years and issuing many decisions.She obtained her LLM in health law and ADR from Osgoode Hall and a graduate degree in medicolegal expertise and insurance medicine from the Universite de Montreal. Dr. Kowal is also trained as a medical doctor (M.D.). She is board certified by the American Medical Association in ...


Over 35 years of experience in negotiations, claims settlements, Performance Management, Dispute/Conflict Resolution & Restoration, Workplace Fairness Analysis, Organizational Development, organization and manpower Performance Management, Business Strategy, Program Development, harmonization of multi- cultural multi- ethnicity manpower, Executive, Corporate and Shareholders, etc. (www.adrbridge.com)


Mediator/Lawyer, Owner of SLD Virtual Mediation, SLD Virtual Mediation

sldvirtualmediation.ca I am an Ottawa-based lawyer/mediator providing online mediation services for disputes in the following areas: Workplace disputesLandlord/Tenant disputesEstate disputesProperty disputesUnpaid debtsContractual disputesFamily law (divorce/separation)


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 | ...


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, ...


Integrity Management Consultants Group


CEO, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Mediator, Veriloquent, Inc.

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Founder and President, The Jo-Ann Fennessey Centre Inc.

Jo-Ann is a bilingual ethicist (M.A. public ethics), jurist (LL.B.) and counsellor (S.C.) with over forty years of experience in workplace conflict. She is also a qualified executive coach specializing in coaching abrasive leaders, a trauma informed workplace investigator certified in advanced techniques, a trainer, mediator and facilitator. Before founding The Jo-Ann Fennessey Centre Inc., a consulting firm specializing in workplace conflict, Jo-Ann worked for both municipal and federal governments for more than 20 years and, as a private consultant in conflict management and crisis ...


Supervisor, Legal Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board

I am a legal professional who currently holds a B.A from McMaster University. I am a fully liscensed paralegal since 2016, I hold aParalegal Diploma from Seneca College Institute of Applied Arts and Technology, School of Legal and Public Administration. I also hold a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from York University.  I love the legal world, but what I love more is the ability to assist and coach others to resolve issues in the workplace and day to day life. I enjoy working with people and have been a natural peacemaker as long as I can remember. 


Founding Partner, Ella Forbes-Chilibeck Professional Corp

EllaForbes-Chilibeck works as a mediator, lawyer and investigator in labour,employment, and human rights cases at the federal and provincial levels. Ellais a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario. Ella will complete the HarvardMediation Intensive program (Harvard Law School) in the fall of 2023 and thereceive her Certificate in Organizational Coaching (UBC) in the spring of 2024.Called to the Ontario Bar (2006) and the Nunavut Bar (2010), Ella has practicedexclusively in the areas of employment, labour and human rights both in privatepractice and in academia. Ella's approach to dispute ...


A Place for Mediation

Involved in mediation since mid-1995. Initial focus was on family and human rights mediation. Currently specializing in employment and personal injury disputes to complement his practice. At "A Place for Mediation" the general motto we follower is: " Always Mediate Before You Litigate." This is the encapsulating belief or ideal that guides our mediation practice. As an experience psychotherapist willing to assess the psycho-social well-beings of individuals and/or organizations. Roster Mediator: Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program, TorontoQ. Med. Designation, Alternative Dispute Resolution ...


Fraser Arbitration and Mediation

I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators.  I have over 25 years of experience as an arbitrator and mediator.  I have conducted arbitrated in Canada, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Grenada, Malaysia and Switzerland. 


The Delfi Group / Le Groupe Delfi

As a Human Resources Executive, Gabriel possesses a vast management experience in both the public and private sector. He holds a Bachelor degree in Education (B.Ed.), a Bachelor degree in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) and a Master in Health Law (LL.M.). Early on, Gabriel worked in the medical field in the provincial health system as an emergency nurse as well as in the Canadian Armed Forces as a military nurse. During his career, he also acquired a vast experience in the education field as a teacher in a School board in Quebec. In addition to that experience, Gabriel has been working for the past 25 ...


Cheryl Gaster, LL.B., C. Med, Chartered Mediator, Coach, Trainer, Facilitator


Caron George Mediation & Dispute Resolution


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 ...


Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services


Lawyer, Founder, Leanne Goldstein Law PC


Yola Grant, Mediation, Arbitration & Investigation Services

Yola Grant is an ethical, incisive and engaged facilitator of workplace dispute resolution Experience• for 30 years, spanning public service and private practice, Yola was exposed to every aspect of labour, employment and human rights law;• as Associate Chair (adjudicative lead) at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, decided significant age and citizenship discrimination cases (Talos and Haseeb); • as a mediator, trainer and neutral investigator for over a decade, conducted 40 investigations in unionized workplaces (including universities, hospitals, community service organizations, ...


Manager of Investigations, Barker Hutchinson & Associates

Courtney is an experienced workplace and regulatory investigator and mediator. She is currently the Manager of Investigations at Barker Hutchinson & Associates. Prior to joining Barker Hutchinson, Courtney practised employment and labour law at two prominent Toronto law firms and held several senior positions within health regulatory bodies. Courtney leverages her varied experiences to bring insight, perspective, and a pragamtic approach to assist parties in reaching their own resolutions. Having seen the many consequences and impacts of prolonged conflict, Courtney has enthusiasically ...


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, ...


MG HARASSMENT RESOLUTIONS INC.


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 ...


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. 


Dispute Resolution Management Centre


Mark Hart has over 20 years of experience as a mediator, adjudicator and investigator, with a focus on human rights, employment and labour issues.Most recently, Mark was a Vice-Chair at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario for 12 years from 2007 to 2019, where he conducted hundreds of mediations and hearings primarily in the employment and labour sectors. He has written hundreds of decisions, including leading decisions on a variety of human rights, employment and labour issues.As a mediator, Mark uses an analytical and evaluative approach, while looking for common interests and creative ...


Neutral 3rd: Conflict Management for the Workplace

Helen is a Conflict Management Practitioner, Mediator, Workplace Investigator, Independent Complaint Facilitator and the founder of Neutral 3rd: Conflict Management for the Workplace. Helen has developed her practice to assist workplace parties manage conflict and foster respectful, civil, safe and compliant workplaces. Helen has extensive experience in mediating workplace disputes, conducting workplace investigations, facilitating discussions, mediating human rights disputes and coaching workplace parties through conflict. Helen’s experience and expertise in conflict management comes from ...


founder, Lightstone Academy for Conflict Resolution

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Janine Higgins

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


Owner, Mediator & Arbitrator, Hulton Workplace Resolutions

I have almost 30 years' experience in labour, employment and management. I began my career as a student and associate lawyer with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (now Osler LL.P) practicing in the areas of labour and employment, human rights, employment standards, workpalce safety and wrongful dismissal. In 1997, I joined the law department of York Region as Labour & Employment Counsel. In 2004 I was appointed Regional Solicitor, and in 2014 I was appointed Commissioner, Legal & Court Services. During my career at York Region, I was lead negotiator for York Regional Police and was ...


Hum Law Firm, A Professional Corporation


Families First Mediation

I am certified with FDRIO as a FDRP Med and an FDRP-Fin. I'm a Certified Specialist in Family Mediation, Arbitrator, Qualified Family Arbitration Screener (QFAS) as well as a Qualified Mediator(Q.Med), Separation Coach and Certified Elder Mediator (Cert.EM).I strongly believe that for families in conflict there must be HEART between the issues and the resolution. I am a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) helping couples navigate through the financial considerations of separation and divorce.I'm an active trainer and public speaker creating awareness of positive and creative ways to ...


JKR LAWYERS

Jonathon Kahane Rapport studied Internatonal Relations and Political Science at the University of Toronto and went on to complete Western Law School in 1995. At Western Jonathon co-founded the Dispute Resolution Centre to help the London community with alternative dispute resolution services. Since being called to the Ontario Bar in 1996 Jonathon practised law in the area of civil litigation and primarily insurance litigation focussing on tort, LTD, Accident Benefit, loss transfer and priority dispute claims. Jonathon has successfully tried numerous cases and arbitrations at all levels and in ...


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 ...


 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.


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 ...


Kim Parish Mediations

Kim Parish is a self-employed Chartered Mediator and is the principal owner of Kim Parish Mediations. Kim has mediated over 2,000 disputes and also performs work as an adjudicator and a facilitator. Kim is a certified Workplace Fairness Analyst and performs workplace assessments and workplace restorations. Prior to opening her own mediation practice, Kim was employed as a mediator and arbitrator with ADR Chambers and was a roster mediator for the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program (Toronto). Her community involvement includes prior experience volunteering as a mediator with Conflict ...


Employment, Human Rights, and Sports lawyer