KEVIN HITS THE GROUND RUNNING
Kevin is a paralegal with a passion for law with a special emphasis on Human Rights and Employment Law representing both employees and employers. His experience and areas of practice also include Small Claims Court, and the Landlord and Tenant Board.
In 2014, Kevin had the distinction of being the first paralegal student to participate in the Community Legal Aid Services Programme (CLASP) at Osgoode Hall Law School where he assisted in the carriage of numerous administrative law (Human Rights Tribunal, Social Benefits Tribunal) and Small Claims Court files, in addition to various immigration and criminal law matters.
Kevin brings to the table excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as extensive experience in conflict resolution, negotiations and mediation.
In addition to providing legal services, Kevin offers workplace investigations as well as public legal education workshops and seminars in the areas of human rights and employment law in not-for-profit and private industry.
Kevin is a popular contributor of numerous legal articles to noted industry publications such as Canadian Lawyer Magazine, and First Reference, the award-winning blog on Payroll and Employment law.
Kevin’s public advocacy work has garnered much attention from the media including numerous appearances on Breakfast Television, and coverage in the Toronto Star, the Villager and 97.3 FM.
Noteworthy is Kevin's blog article, "Pregnancy, short-term contracts and the Code" made the top 10 list of First Reference Talks most read posts in 2015.
Human Rights Publications (Selected)
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Religious accommodation: A two-part obligation under human rights
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The expanding scope of employer liability under the Human Rights Code
PRACTICE AREAS
Small Claims
Landlord & Tenant
POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
Toronto Metropolitan University B.A.A. (Previously Ryerson University)
University of Toronto
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Effective Conflict Resolution Skills for Supervisors and Managers
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Team Development for Supervisors
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Small Business Training
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Introducing and enforcing employment contracts
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Conducting Workplace Investigations, the critical initial response
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Communications & Effective Negotiating
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Workplace Investigations
Call today 647 860 8339
"Kevin handled my matter with care and was able to achieve the desired outcome for the matter. He exhibits excellent communication skills and is knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to my friends."
Elaine P., Miller-Thompson LLP