Experience

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  STREETCAR Developments

  • Ontario, Canada

  • General Counsel/VP Human Resources

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Ontario, Canada

    Elyse Mallins oversees risk management, legal policies, meeting and forecasting budgets for internal and external counsel, oversight and training Human Resources,reporting to Stakeholders and executives. Elyse specializes in Workplace, Labour and Employment law. She provides first class services acquired from several years as in-house counsel and in private practice where she grew a diverse client base from a large group of industries.She graduated from York University in 1999 where she received a B.A.(Hons.) in Sociology. She later went on to receive her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. Elyse was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003.LIn addition to the exceptional legal guidance, risk management, and Human Resource management, she is also a highly skilled and tenacious advocate, fighting for the Company and Stakeholders’ rights in contract negotiations and in mediations, arbitrations, and at trial at various levels of court. Elyse oversees external counsel, budgeting, internal performance and policy audits. She oversees and participates in workplace investigations and internal training. She is a highly respected speaker at seminars and conferences across Canada, and regularly provides extensive nationwide training on all practical workplace matters, including discrimination, sexual harassment, violence in the workplace, workplace investigations, human rights, and disability management.

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  Devry Smith Frank LLP

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Partner

    • Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    Elyse Mallins joined Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) in 2020 as a partner in their Commercial Litigation Group. Elyse specializes in Workplace, Labour and Employment law. She provides first class services to a diverse client base from a large group of industries.She graduated from York University in 1999 where she received a B.A.(Hons.) in Sociology. She later went on to receive her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. Elyse was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003.Prior to joining DSF, Elyse acted as senior counsel where she provided exceptional legal services and proactive, practical guidance to employer and employee clients.Elyse’s experience has allowed her to sit on both sides of the table in a workplace dispute: she has been both the client and the counsel. This has given her unprecedented insights from both perspectives and the ability to predict and respond to issues before they escalate.In addition to the exceptional legal guidance, risk management, and business operations advice that Elyse provides as a commercial litigator to her clients, she is also a highly skilled and tenacious advocate, fighting for her client’s rights in mediations, arbitrations, litigations and at trial at various levels of court.She is a frequent and highly respected speaker at seminars and conferences across Canada, and regularly provides extensive nationwide training on all practical workplace matters, including sexual harassment, violence in the workplace, workplace investigations, human rights, and disability management.

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  MALLINS LAW

  • 1186 eglinton avenue west

  • Principal Lawyer; Senior Contract with Loblaw

    • Aug 2013 - Jan 2020
    • 1186 eglinton avenue west

    In addition to specializing in labour and employment law for small to medium clients, I continued my contract with Loblaw Group of Companies. This senior level contract allowed me to further develop as both an advocate and solicitor for the largest private sector Canadian Employers . In addition to the provision of legal and Human Resources services for the corporate side of the Company , I grew my practice to represent the Franchise Operations (unionized and employment).In addition to the Franchise operations through Loblaw Companies, my experience with Franchise business models has been constant for my 10+ years of practicing law. I've represented both Franchisors and Franchisees and continue to do so as a large part of my practice.

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  Loblaw Companies Limited

  • brampton ontario

  • Senior Director, Legal Counsel, Employment, Labour and Human Resources

    • 2008 - 2012
    • brampton ontario

    • Specializing in advising on all aspects of Employment Law; Human Rights; Occupational Health and Safety; Employment Standards; Labour Relations; Canada Labour Code and WSIB statutes• Worked closely with over 4 franchises across Ontario on behalf of the Franchisor•. legal advice to human resource professionals/specialists and labour relations manager/specialists nationally • Assist in hiring foreign workers and business immigration; Develop policies and contracts relating to Labour Relations; Human Resources; and all other Business Units nationally• Provide extensive training on all aspects of Labour Relations; Employment Law; Human Rights Law to all business units as well as all levels of colleagues and management• Conducted workplace investigations• Provide legal advice and attend on behalf of the Company before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal • Provide legal advice and represent the Company at arbitrations (individual and policy grievances) and on matters before the Ontario Labour Relations Board• Provide legal advice on collective agreement language and review of collective agreements for negotiations;• Member of the Inclusion Counsel to develop policies and initiatives focusing on diversity in the workplace• Member of the Respect in the Workplace Committee• Preparing employment agreements, employment policies and advising and represent Company in dismissal matters.

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  Speaking Engagements

  • Presenter

    • 2003 - 2012

    •Training accross Canada on disability management; sexual harassment in the workplace; employment law basics; conducting a workplace investigation; violence and harassment in the workplace; Respect in the Workplace; • Guest Speaker, HRPAO (Human Resources Professional Association ofOntario) - Topic – Guide to Employment Law, 2007• Guest Speaker, ODHA (Ontario Dental Hygienist Association) - Topic – Guide to Employment Law, 2007• Guest Speaker, CU Source (Credit Union Knowledge Network)- Topic – Mental Disability, Managing and the Law

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  Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

  • Lawyer

    • 2002 - 2006

    My first 3 years I worked closely with the Franchise Group in both the commercial litigation and directly supporting the corporate franchise team. My clients were diverse from car rental franchises, to coffee franchises.