Queen’s Marque
600-1741 Lower Water Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 0J2
Within her growing labour and employment practice, Katharine takes the time to carefully understand the specific needs and goals of her clients in order to find a solution that works for them. Katharine works closely with non-union and unionized employers of all sizes to provide advocacy services and advice on a diverse range of workplace issues. Her experience includes the following:
- Drafting and reviewing employment and contractor agreements, workplace policies and procedures
- Advising and defending employers with respect to disability accommodations and human rights complaints
- Advising and defending employers in wrongful dismissal actions and grievance arbitrations
Education & Career
Education
Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, JD, 2019
Saint Mary’s University, B.Comm., 2016 (with distinction)
Activities
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Accolades
Schulich Scholarship
Beta Gamma Sigma International Honors Society
Academic Entrance Scholarship
Thought Leadership
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Government passes COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2
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