Experience

George Street Law Group LLP
• Canada
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Lawyer

  • Jun 2023 - Present


Evans, Philp

• Canada
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Articling Student

  • Aug 2022 - Jun 2023

  • Prepared a variety of litigation documents including mediation memorandums, discovery summaries, and production summaries for both internal and external use, directly contributing the to timely resolution of files or advancing them toward a favorable resolution. • Drafted, prepared, and spoke to a variety of procedural and interlocutory motions including motions to compel answers to undertakings, obtain production orders, and impose discovery plans. • Performed legal research on a variety of insurance law and procedural-related topics, preparing actionable, outcome-focused memos for handling lawyers. • Handled small claims and small matters independently including arranging for payments into court and for removal of counsel to fully resolve the assigned matters in a cost-effective and expeditious manner. Show less

• Summer Student

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021


Western University

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Research Assistant

  • May 2020 - Sep 2020

  • Researched the impact of COVID-19 on copyright in the post-secondary academic context with a focus on fair dealing, resulting in the publication of an article in the Intellectual Property Journal. • Performed research of both foreign and domestic law and judicial outcomes in preparation for testimony before the Legislative Assembly of Ontario regarding the constitutionality of a proposed law. • Surveyed post-secondary institutions fair dealing and copyright policies for changes and exceptions prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, including usage of various emergency resources and programs. • Researched current and emerging IP issues and cases including their historical treatment to predict the future outcome of current cases. Show less



Intact

• United Arab Emirates
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Adjuster

  • Oct 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Led a team of eight fellow staff, responsible for daily performance management as well as the resolution of escalated files including complaints or disputes. • Provided timely, responsive client service on claims by giving them detailed information as to the current status and next steps of their claim, resulting in recognition for highest in department client satisfaction scores. • Chosen as "Subject Matter Expert" at efficient claims adjusting to assist in developing new training materials as well as leading training sessions for interdepartmental efforts and new hires. • Gathered comprehensive details from insureds, third parties, and witnesses allowing for accurate claim coverage, fault determination, and claim payments. • Aided on colleague’s claims, by quickly determining next steps and implementing actions required to move claims towards resolution. Show less



Western University Housing

• Facilities Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Off-Campus Advisor - Engagement Team Leader

  • Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

  • Collaborated with partners within Western Housing to promote Off-Campus Housing services resulting in a 35% yearly increase in service calls answered and increased number of presentations given to first-year students. • Responded to requests for presentations from student groups and coordinated with fellow team members to accommodate all requests in a time-sensitive manner. • Managed and motivated a team of staff to plan and execute team building activities, to improve team cohesiveness and motivation. Show less



Aviva Canada

• Canada
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aviva Trial Lawyers Summer Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  • Aided in developing and implementing processes to improve department workflow and aid in the transition to new location and case management systems resulting in minimal business disruption during transitions • Responsible for performing data validation to ensure migration to a new case management system had been performed correctly • Created logical documentation for the department’s case management system to allow for the system to be better understood and to enhance the ability to make future changes as needs require Show less

• Summer Academic Orientation (SAO) Leader

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2015

  • Reviewed and updated presentations and programs delivered to incoming students using prior years’ feedback, resulting in a reversal of declining program participation rates of incoming students • Communicated information about Western supports and services to incoming students, through an engaging, interactive presentation personally given to over 1000 students, preparing students for success in university • Worked with incoming students to draft their timetable and register them for courses taking into consideration their desired courses and personal desires/circumstances Show less

• Senior Residence Advisor

  • Aug 2013 - May 2015

  • Led the development of a floor community by running needs-based programs to support students’ academic, social and personal well-being, resulting in student’s higher academic achievement and campus engagement • Developed and implemented programs to provide students with alternative activities on weekends; high attendance at programs resulted in our unit team being awarded the Late Night Weekend Program Award • Worked with fellow staff members, to ensure residence policies were followed by performing rounds and responding to duty calls, ensuring the safety of building residents during their eight months in residence Show less



Scouts Canada

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head Lifeguard & Program Staff

  • Jul 2008 - Aug 2013

  • Implemented pool safety policies and programming, by ensuring adequate lifeguarding coverage and staff support at all times, resulting in three summers without any serious aquatic incidents • Demonstrated dedication to camp through tireless work to provide an engaging camp experience for campers and modelling exemplary staff behavior; camper registration doubled during my years on staff • Assessed need for and proposed an investment in new safety equipment and facility upgrades, resulting in the acquisition of new response equipment and implementation of increased capabilities and safety policies Show less



Corporation of the Town of Newmarket

• Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

  • Sep 2011 - May 2012

  • Advanced participants swimming abilities, by providing personalized instruction and one-on-one feedback; participants skills improved and comfort in the water increased substantially

• Skate Cruiser

  • Sep 2009 - May 2012

  • Responsible for providing a safe environment for patrons to enjoy recreational skating. Organized and supervised shinny hockey for ages 5-18