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Wise Health Law Professional Corporation


Private

I graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Degree in Political Science and Economics. I then completed a Masters Degree at the Institute of Canadian Studies at Carleton University in Ottawa. My particular interests were the Canadian Constitution and Federal Provincial Relations. I completed my JD at the University of Toronto Law School. After articling in Toronto, I went into private practice in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where I grew up. My practice was mostly on the civil side, including a large family law practice. However, for eight years I was a federal drug prosecutor, ...


Westland Law Professional Corporation

Amy Westland is Deputy Judge of the Ontario Small Claims Court for the Toronto Region and presides over civil litigation proceedings, including settlement conferences, motions with and without notice, motions in writing, and trials of claims relating to contract, torts, and labour and employment. She is Senior Counsel at Westaway Law Group, where she provides legal and strategic advice to Indigenous groups in litigation and negotiations. She advises on the development and enforcement of First Nation legislation and policies that facilitate sustainable economic development, fiscal ...


Lawyer, Stephen M. Werbowyj Professional Corporation


As an energetic and driven executive, specializing in leading teams, managing operations and fostering strategic partners, I help companies drive growth and establish new markets in Canada, the United States and globally. As a mediator, I use a collaborative appraoch to work with parties in helping create to create outcomes that are in the best interests of all involved. My motivation and energy comes from making a difference in people's lives.When I'm not having fun at work, you'll find me on the diamond or arena as coach/superfan/dad (the order changes often!).


Capstone Coaching (Division of Legendary Coaching Inc)


Arbitrator - Adjudicator - Mediator - Trainer - Consultant - LawyerFamily - Estates - Civil - Commercial - Cultural Disputes


AWR Inc. - Alternative Workplace Resolutions


Partner, Zemel van Kampen LLP

Dimitri is a leading Canadian technology, Internet, and international lawyer and negotiator with 20 years of experience. He has a broad commercial practice, advising clients on complex domestic and international transactions across a wide range of industries, with a focus on technology. In tandem with his legal practice, he is currently undertaking a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) specializing in International Law at the London School of Economics (LSE). Dimitri has particular expertise negotiating and drafting technology contracts, including licensing, hosting, and maintenance agreements ...


Partner, Hackett Simpson Tripodi


Founder, Tock Dispute Resolution


Ray is a lawyer, mediator and arbitrator. For over 20 years, Ray has practiced law almost exclusively in the area of commercial litigation, where he has acted for both plaintiffs and defendants. His knowledge of the law and legal procedure is superior and is supplemented by his extensive business experience, having managed a $70-million portfolio consisting of commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential real estate, and film and entertainment businesses. Ray has been counsel in some of the highest profile cases in Canada, including the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan v BCE Inc. ...


Proprietor, Christian S. Tacit, Barrister & Solicitor o/a Tacit Law

Drawingon almost four decades of technical, business and legal experience, Chris is the founder of Tacit Law.Chris’s practice areas include corporate, commercial, not-for-profit, privacy, communications, information technology, intellectual property, administrative, competition, regulated industries and employment law, wills and estates, as well as commercial, tribunal and appellate advocacy, litigation and alternate dispute resolution. In addition to providing traditional legal services, he assists clients with strategic planning, governance, risk management, business reviews, commercial ...


 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. 


Heather Swartz Conflict Management Services Inc.


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 ...


St. Aiden - Mediation and Paralegal Services


Principal Lawyer, Sookhoo Law P.C.

I obtained my undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto with an Honours BA in Political Science and Philosophy. Subsequently, I completed a Diploma and Certification at Seneca College in International Business - Import/Export Trade. I completed my LL.B. from the University of Buckingham in the United Kingdom.I founded Sookhoo Law Professional Corporation which provides services in real estate, civil litigation, immigration, corporate, wills & estates, and notary public affirmations. I have provided mediation in the areas of civil litigation, contractual disputes, estates and ...


Partner, Dentons Canada LLP

Chloe Snider is a partner in Dentons’ Litigationand Dispute Resolution and Transformative Technologies groups. Herpractice focuses on litigating complex commercial disputes and assistingclients manage risk. She is a strategic and critical legal thinker who worksefficiently to develop practical solutions for her clients.Chloe's practice includes a focus on arbitrations and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. 


Partner, Lerners LLP


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. ...


Schnapp Mediation & Arbitration


Owner, Samimian Arbitration Services

Peyman Samimian is a professiona engineer of ontario with over ten years of experience in municipal engineering with various municipalities within GTA, leading and managing development applications and capital projects, with demonstrated experience in municipal infrastructure design and approval process management, in collaboration with internal departments and external review agencies, consultants, developers and public, keeping public safety and interests paramount. His goal is to assist clients through arbitration to resolve disputes in a time/cost effective manner, or by assisting them to ...


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 ...


CEO, Alzheimer Society Peel

Experienced in Elder Care and Consent and Capacity Law, Employment and Contracts issues and disputes.  Family disputes and Family Law.  Coaching and Consultation is also available regarding Board Governance, Operational Chanage Management,  Risk Management and Privacy. 


Ultimacy International Inc.

Qualified Arbitrator – 35 Years of Practical Experience and Senior Leadership - Guelph / KW / Cambridge / Hamilton / Burlington / Milton Acting in his positions ascorporate president and other senior executive roles, Rob has demonstrated high business acumen and combines this with years of tested judgement for his role as arbitrator. His attainment of senior levels of leadership grew from his capacity to gain insight and recognize patterns across complex situations. His background is anchored in strong listening and credibility evaluation, assessing information objectively, and the ability to ...


Commercial Litigator, Self-Employed

Experienced commercial litigator in Toronto called in Ontario, Bangladesh and England and Wales.


Essence Mediation

Clara Puskas Q.Med, WFAwww.essencemediation.com 


Pollice Management Consulting Group


Lawyer, Gowling WLG

James Plotkin is an associate in Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office, practising in the Advocacy and Intellectual Property Groups. His practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration (international and domestic), intellectual property litigation and administrative law. James has argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Courts and all levels of Court in Ontario. He also regularly acts in international and domestic arbitrations.In addition to his litigation and arbitration practice, James is involved in domain name dispute resolution, both as counsel and adjudicator. He is on ...


Office Managing Partner, Cozen O'Connor

Pamela D. Pengelley is the managing partner of Cozen O'Connor LLP's Toronto Office. She specialises in the practice of complex commercial/industrial property loss litigation and arbitration, with a focus on energy, mining and conominimum construction losses. Pamela is called to the bar in Ontario (2006), British Columbia (2011) and Alberta (2011).Pamela has been the recipient of numerous honors including the 2009 David Stockwood Memorial Prize for an advocacy-themed article, the 2008/2009 Marilyn L. Pilkington Award for outstanding academic performance in the LL.M. program, the Canadian Law ...


Managing Partner, Payne Law Professional Corporation

Mr. Payne is in his 19th year of practice in the fields of Civil Litigation and Arbitration practice.  He is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation.  He is the managing partner at Payne Law and manages a team of 5 Litigation Lawyers.  The firm handles a broad range of civil, commercial, insolvency, and estates disputes including negotiations, trials and appeals, as well as complex arbitration work.


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 ...


Partner, Simmons da Silva LLP


Partner, Simmons da Silva LLP


Partner, Simmons da Silva LLP


Chris has been a commercial/civil litigator with over 20 years of experience handling hundreds of cases involving construction law (construction lien actions, breach of trust and delay claims), commercial law (including breach of contract cases and priority claims as between secured and unsecured creditors), disputes arising from real estate transactions (including title insurance claims), professional negligence claims, commercial landlord and tenant disputes, mortgages, bankruptcy, partnership and shareholder disputes. Chris has conducted trials before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ...


Niels brings to his mediation and arbitration practice a wealth of traditional and alternative dispute resolution expeience as a result of his background as a member of the Litigation Group at McCarthy Tetrault for almost 40 years. Having appeared at all levels of the courts and before many administrative tribunals and public inquiries, Niels understands the challenges and pitfalls as well as the uncertainties, delays and costs associated with the litigation process, and the potential benefits that can be realized through a mediated or arbitrated resolution. He also understands that the ...


Consultant, Self

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President, Michael Patrick O'Brien Professional Corporation

Michael has worked in the labour relations field for over 30 years, occupying positions of increasing responsibility within Unions and on the management side. Commencing in March 2024, he is dedicating his practice to mediation and arbitration. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto (1996), and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School (2012), and will complete an LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution, also at Osgoode Hall Law School, in 2024. Michael was called to the Ontario Bar in 2014 and practiced labour law in Toronto for over a decade, predominantly as ...


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


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 ...


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 ...


Kushneryk Morgan LLP

Eric helps businesses resolve their complex legal disputes. He practices corporate commercial litigation and arbitration. He has acted in complex, multi-party disputes involving contractual issues, torts including professional negligence, class actions, corporate governance matters, shareholder disputes, and commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Eric has serves on the advisory board of Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners, where he is also the co-chair of the Policy and Advocacy Committee. He has served on the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum. Eric has appeared as counsel before the ...


Enlyten Circle Advisors

Mohammad (Mo) has a comprehensive background in engineering, project management, Real estate, home construction, utilities and infrastructure. He has acquired over two decades of experience in claims management and dispute resolution. Through his years of experience, Mo developed a strong understanding of Contract law, Provisional & federal arbitration law, and P3 -public-private partnership agreements in the infrastructure sector. With his in-depth knowledge of forensic delay analysis and the complexities involved in construction operations, Mo is well-equipped to support clients ...


President, Minns Professional Corporation

James Minns is a senior mediator, arbitrator, adjuducator and property appraisal umpire with years of practical legal experience and subject matter expertise in relation to all forms of insurance, construction, condominium, intellectual property and corporate/commercial litigation. His specialized legal and business background enables him to bring a unique and thoughtful perspective to dispute resolution and conflict management.James areas of expertise include: Civil & Commercial Litigation Intellectual Property Commercial & Property Insurance Media, Sports & Entertainment ...


The Desk Consulting Group Inc.


Autonome/Self employed

I was born in 1949 in MontrealI moved to Toronto in 1971 to attend law school at OsgoodeHallI graduated law school in 1974 and articled in Ottawa atSoloway Wright. I founded the law of Charles and Merovitz in 1976 and thisfirm is the predecessor of Merovitz Potechin LLP.I have been a litigator with my firm for 47 years since founding my lawfirm. In my litigation practice, at various times I had an emphasis ondifferent areas of the law. I have always dealt with business disputes but atvarious times in my practice I had an emphasis on wrongful dismissal,insolvency, franchising and in the last ...


McGill's Business Consultants and HR Solutions


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


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 ...


Partner, MBC Law Professional Corporation

Ian is a litigator with a wide-ranging, results-orientedpractice. Ian divides his time between providing advice and representingclients in the areas of construction law, commercial law, estate litigation,professional negligence, employment law and under the broad heading ofadministrative law.In July 2019, Ian was selected to become a Fellow in theConstruction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA). The CLSA Fellowship – which islimited to 1,200 active practicing lawyers worldwide, reflects the excellenceand accomplishments of its Fellowship in construction law and closely relatedspecialties. With ...


Partner, DMG Advocates LLP

Kathryn is a Founding Partner of DMG Advocates LLP, a Toronto-based commercial litigation boutique. She has broad expertise in all aspects of commercial litigation, particularly complex, multi-party litigation matters. Representing both organizations and individuals, her experience includes shareholder disputes, product liability litigation, complex contract disputes, civil fraud proceedings, employment litigation, professional negligence, and class actions.Representing clients both in the Ontario courts and in commercial arbitration proceedings, Kathryn provides her clients with practical, ...


Senior Partner, Black Sutherland LLP


Breakthrough Mediation Solutions Inc.


Bridgepoint Employee Solutions


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 ...


PL & Associates


Lawyer and Mediator, Langan Law and Mediation

Aoife is an Attorney, Lawyer and Mediator. She is personable, skilled and diligent in her work. She is creative in her proposals, focused on idea generation, respectful communication, issue narrowing and tactful thought process, towards compromise, reasonableness and practicality. Her Mediation approach is facilitative and transformative. Aoife is mindful of client’s needs and interests and of the value of time, throughout the Lawsuit. She respects that for all clients, time is always of the essence. Aoife is a leader and has Mediated on an array of matters, including Civil Litigation, Slip ...


Founder & Principal, Laberge Resolution Inc.

As one of the few mediators and arbitrators who is fully bilingual in both official languages in Ontario, I travel across the province todeliver alternative dispute resolution services in both French and English,including mandatory mediations pursuant to the Ontario Rules of CivilProcedure. I ama principled and integrity-driven Lawyer who has accomplished numerous ‘firsts’ and milestones across a well-rounded,multi-disciplinary career. I take a strategic approach to leadership,characterized by integrity, impartiality and a deep knowledge of the law. I have builta distinguished legacy of “make ...


M.K. Wexler ADR Consultants Ltd.


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 ...


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 ...


Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Queen's University Faculty of Law

Dr. Joshua Karton is a Canadian academic and independent arbitrator, specializing in international arbitration and international and comparative private law. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Queen’s University Law Faculty, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. Professor Karton is an internationally recognized expert on commercial dispute resolution, especially international arbitration.Professor Karton is a co-founder and the Managing Editor of the Canadian Journal of Commercial Arbitration andGeneral Editor of Kluwer Arbitration Practical ...


Self

The HonourableRussell Juriansz was a justice of the Court of Appeal for Ontario from March 12,2004, until his retirement on September 1, 2021. He was a judgeof the Superior Court from March 17, 1998 until his appointment to the Courtof Appeal. He received his LL.B. in 1972 from Osgoode Law School and a B.Sc. in1969 from the University of Toronto. He was called to the Ontario Bar in March,1974.In 2015 he was awarded ahonouraryLL.D. by the Law Society of Upper Canada.He will bring his broad experience to bear on the resolution of a wide range of complexlegal disputes. Mr. Juriansz is dedicated ...


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 ...


Shaaron Jones-Crawford is an internationally trained Barrister with experience in Mediation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She holds an LL.B and LL.M., called to the Bar of England and Wales and is a member of The Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London, England. Shaaron holds a Chartered Mediator (C.Med.) designation from ADRIO/ADRIC.Shaaron holds an Executive Certificate of Conflict Management (EC.CM) from Windsor Law School, and also holds a Certificate in Adjudication (Osgoode Law School). Additionally, Shaaron is a Chartered Community Mediator (CC.Med.) from the ...


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;


Hum Law Firm, A Professional Corporation


Managing Partner, Weintraub Erskine Huang LLP

RebeccaHuang's litigation practice is directed towards complex corporate andcommercial matters. She has worked on a wide variety of matters includingshareholder disputes, professional negligence and misconduct, civil fraud,contract disputes, trade secret disputes and class actions. She is experiencedin dealing with the complexities in international commercial disputes.