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Kathleen Starke

Associate

501-140 Carleton Street
Fredericton, N.B.
E3B 3T4

+1.506.444.8972

+1.506.444.8974

kstarke@stewartmckelvey.com

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Language(s) spoken: English

Bar Admission(s): New Brunswick, 2020

Legal Assistant(s): Wendy Ebbett

Kathleen’s litigation practice focuses primarily on administrative, civil and labour and employment law for clients both in the public and private sectors across Canada. Kathleen takes the time to understand clients’ needs and develop effective strategies for meeting clients’ objectives. She has:

  • Assisted employers in preparing responses to wrongful dismissal actions, grievance arbitration, and human rights complaints
  • Assisted employers in ensuring compliance with local legislative requirements through the review of employment agreements and workplace policies
  • Drafted various workplace policies
  • Assisted professional associations, colleges and societies with issues relating to compliance with legislation and procedural fairness in the processing of disciplinary complaints
  • Conducted workplace investigations dealing with allegations of harassments and discrimination

Education & Career

Education

The Osgoode Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations, 2022
Queen’s University, JD, 2019
St. Thomas University, BA, 2016

Activities

Caseworker, Queen’s Legal Aid, 2016 – 2019
Assistant coach, Kingston Area Minor Hockey Association, 2017 – 2019
Moot court competitor, St. Thomas University, 2014 – 2016
Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club, 2016
Volunteer, Christ Church Cathedral Outreach Program, 2015 – 2016

Accolades

McDougall-Watson Memorial Award
Dean’s List
Entrance Scholarship
Leadership Scholarship

 
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