Speakers’ Corner
Our lawyers frequently speak at seminars and conferences, lead workshops and participate in round table discussions on a wide variety of legal issues.
Our speaking engagements are listed below.
We also teach and give guest lectures at law schools and in other university programs. Check out our On Campus page to find out when we will be visiting your campus.
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Emma Phillips on the use of NDAs in settlement agreements
Emma Phillips will discuss "Recent Developments in the use of NDAs in Settlement Agreements" at the LSO's 13th annual Human Rights Summit.
Emma Phillips on the ethics of NDAs in harassment settlements
Emma Phillips will join a panel of international lawyers in the webinar discussion: The Ethics of NDAs in Sexual Harassment Settlements a conversation with Zelda Perkins.
Kirsten Mercer discusses strategies to end gender-based violence
Kirsten Mercer will discuss strategic policy and legal considerations in the campaign to end gender based violence at the 2024 Victims and Survivors of Crime Week Event.
Karin Galldin discusses human rights remedies
Karin Galldin will discuss the remedial powers of human rights tribunals at Osgoode Professional Development's certificate course in Human Rights.
Emma Phillips will discuss sexual harassment in the political sector
Emma Phillips will join a discussion of sexual harassment in the political sector at PLEAC's Working in Politics: Combatting Sexual Harassment with Legislatures.
Kirsten Mercer on feminist law reform advocacy
Kirsten Mercer will speak to a provincial gathering of VAW advocates about feminist law reform advocacy and the Renfrew Femicide Inquest.
Geetha Philipupillai on advancing the law through litigation
Geetha Philipupillai will discuss "Advancing the Law Through Litigation" for students in Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate Program in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Colleen Bauman on the interplay between human rights and other legislation
Colleen Bauman will teach students in Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Kirsten Mercer discusses what we’ve learned from the CKW Inquest
Kirsten Mercer will participate in a discussion, Learning from the CKW Inquest: Where are we now and where should we be headed?
Kiran Kang on litigating human rights claims at arbitration
Kiran Kang will teach lawyers enrolled in Osgoode Professional Development's certificate program in Labour Law
Clio Godkewitsch on human rights considerations in pensions
Clio Godkewitsch will discuss Human Rights Considerations in Pensions and the Employment Relationship at the Osgoode Certificate in Pension Law.
Kailun Chen talks about a career in human rights and labour law
Kailun Chen will join a panel discussion on pursuing a career in human rights and labour law at the Future Lawyers' Toronto conference.
Geetha Philipupillai looks at advancing the law through litigation
Geetha Philipupillai will discuss advancing the law through litigation at Osgoode PD's Certificate Program in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Colleen Bauman on evidence and remedies in human rights
Colleen Bauman will discuss evidence and remedies in human rights matters at Osgoode PD's Certificate Program in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Peter Engelmann on litigating systemic discrimination cases
Peter Engelmann will participate in a webinar organised by the Canadian Bar Association on litigating systemic discrimination claims.
Clio Godkewitsch discusses human rights considerations in pensions
Clio Godkewitsch will discuss Human Rights Considerations in Pensions and the Employment Relationship at Osgoode PD's Certificate in Pension Law.
Emma Phillips discusses procedural fairness in workplace investigations
Emma Phillips will discuss procedural fairness in harassment investigations in Osgoode PD's Advanced Certificate course in Workplace Investigations.
Peter Engelmann and Colleen Bauman teach human rights law
Peter Engelmann and Colleen Bauman will teach a section of the Osgoode Professional Development Certificate in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Emma Phillips talks about microaggressions
Emma Phillips will talk about "Microaggressions: What are they and Why are they so Toxic?" at the Thunder Bay Association's Annual CLE Program.
Jessica Orkin discusses the impact of COVID-19 on homeless populations
Jessica Orkin will participate in a panel discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on homeless populations in Canada and holding governments accountable.
Dan Sheppard talks about advancing human rights law
Dan Sheppard will discuss “Advancing the Law” for students in Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Peter Engelmann and Colleen Bauman discuss human rights legislation
Peter Engelmann and Colleen Bauman will discuss the human rights legislation in Osgoode PD's Certificate course in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Clio Godkewitsch on human rights and pension law
Clio Godkewitsch will discuss “Human Rights Considerations in Pension Law” for students in Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate in Pension Law program.
Emma Phillips and Dan Sheppard discuss the Talos case
Emma Phillips and Dan Sheppard will discuss the impact of the Talos decision at the Law Society of Ontario's 8th Human Rights Summit.
Ryan Newell on the duty to accommodate
Ryan Newell will talk to union representatives about Drugs, Alcohol & the Duty to Accommodate at the OCHU/CUPE Leader Educational.
Kelly Doctor on delays at the Human Rights Tribunal
Kelly Doctor will discuss delays at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario at this fall's ON CALL conference for young labour lawyers.
Natai Shelsen on mediating workplace human rights disputes
Natai Shelsen will talk about workplace investigations and mediating human rights disputes at the 10th annual Diversity@Work Conference.
Jean-Michel Corbeil participates in mock arbitration
Jean-Michel Corbeil will participate in a mock arbitration, "Accommodation Allowed...or Denied?", at Labour Law Online’s 2019 Accommodation Law Conference.
Emma Phillips to co-chair program on cultural competence for legal professionals
Emma Phillips will co-chair Osgoode Professional Development's program, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI): Cultural Competence For Legal Professionals.
Dan Sheppard discusses advancing the law through litigation
Dan Sheppard will talk about advancing the law through litigation at Osgoode Professional Development’s Human Rights Theory and Practice program.
Peter Engelmann & Colleen Bauman discuss human rights legislation
Peter Engelmann and Colleen Bauman will discuss the interplay between human rights legislation and related legislative provisions at Osgoode Professional Development's Human Rights Theory and Practice program.
Simon Archer discusses discrimination in benefit plans
Simon Archer will speak at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans' Canadian Legal and Legislative Update on discrimination in benefit plans.
Stephanie Hobbs chairs panel on litigating harassment cases
Stephanie Hobbs will chair a Law Society of Ontario panel on Litigating Harassment - A Strategic Focus for Practitioners.
Emma Phillips on dealing with workplace harassment
Emma Phillips discusses best practices for dealing with workplace harassment issues at the Law Society of Ontario's Litigating Harassment: A Strategic Focus for Practitioners.
Peter Engelmann talks about paternity leave
Peter Engelmann will talk about paternity leave on the "Fathers In Law" panel at an Ontario Bar Association Council meeting.
Fiona Campbell discusses age discrimination
Fiona Campbell will discuss age discrimination in the workplace at the Infonex conference on “Managing your Duty to Accommodate”.
Emma Phillips explains the law related to workplace harassment
Emma Phillips will review the law on workplace harassment at a seminar for Wilfred Laurier University Faculty Association.
Fiona Campbell on the duty to accommodate
Fiona Campbell will talk about the duty to accommodate in a seminar for volunteers with WAVE.
Clio Godkewitsch discusses human rights issues in pension law
Clio Godkewitsch will teach “Human Rights Considerations" in Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate in Pension Law.
Fiona Campbell looks at mental illness in the workplace
Fiona Campbell will discuss the impact of mental illness on the workplace, at the CBA's Administrative Law, Labour and Employment Law Conference.
Kelly Doctor on ending harassment & discrimination
Kelly Doctor will talk about #MeToo in the Fire Service: Ending Harassment and Discrimination at the FSWO Symposium & AGM.
Emma Phillips talks about workplace harassment to Iqaluit audience
Emma Phillips will speak to Iqaluit lawyers and members of the public about workplace harassment, events sponsored by the Law Society of Nunavut.
Fiona Campbell to chair human rights conference
Fiona Campbell will chair the Ontario Bar Association's Annual Update on Human Rights.
Emma Phillips provides update on sexual harassment & assault law
Emma Phillips will be part of a panel discussion of The Latest on Sexual Harassment and Assault, at the Ontario Bar Association's Annual Update on Human Rights.
Kelly Doctor discusses advancing the law of human rights
Kelly Doctor will discuss advancing the law of human rights on Day 5 of Osgoode Professional Development’s Certificate in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Peter Engelmann on human rights and remedies
Peter Engelmann will discuss human rights remedies at Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate in Human Rights Theory & Practice.
Peter Engelmann plays union counsel in mock arbitration
Peter Engelmann will play the role of union counsel in a mock arbitration of accommodation grievances at the CLMD's 2018 Accommodation Law Conference.
Emma Phillips participates in Edmonton International Women’s Film Festival
Emma Phillips will participate in a panel on Male Privilege and the Systemic Disempowerment of Women at the Edmonton International Women's Film Festival.
Emma Phillips helps smash the patriarchy
Emma Phillips will participate in a panel discussion on Smashing the Patriarchy at Curious Minds, a weekend event hosted by the Globe & Mail and Hot Docs.
Clio Godkewitsch talks pensions and human rights
Clio Godkewitsch will teach a session on Privacy and Human Rights Considerations at Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate in Pension Law.
Kiran Kang to co-chair workplace human rights seminar
Kiran Kang will co-chair the Ontario Bar Association's seminar on How to Navigate Human Rights Issues Relevant in Today's Workplace.
Fiona Campbell to moderate panel on human rights remedies
Fiona Campbell will moderate a panel on human rights remedies at the OBA seminar, How to Navigate Human Rights Issues Relevant in Today’s Workplace.
Peter Engelmann to co-chair Human Rights Summit
Peter Engelmann will co-chair the Law Society of Upper Canada's 6th Annual Human Rights Summit in Toronto.
Emma Phillips to join #AfterMeToo roundtable discussion
Emma Phillips will participate in the Globe & Mail's #AfterMeToo roundtable discussion on making systemic changes to help address, and prevent, sexual harassment.
Peter Engelmann speaks at disability law conference
Peter Englemann will speak at the Third Annual Council of Canadians with Disabilities Conference.
Peter Engelmann & Colleen Bauman train staff association reps
Peter Engelmann and Colleen Bauman will train representatives of the Confederation of Ontario University Staff Associations & Unions on important labour law issues.
Kelly Doctor to discuss assisted dying law
Kelly Doctor will discuss the challenges that still exist to a person's right to assisted dying.
Kiran Kang on tackling hate and racism
Kiran Kang will co-chair a panel discussion on Lawyers as Agents for Change: Tackling Hate, Racism, Xenophobia from a Practitioner’s Perspective.
Kelly Doctor on the rights of people who use service animals
Kelly Doctor will discuss the legal rights of persons who use service animals at the Ontario Bar Association's Annual Update on Human Rights.
Jean-Michel Corbeil fights the union corner on accommodation
Jean Michel Corbeil will participate in the 2017 Accommodation Conference (Ottawa) organized by The Centre for Labour-Management Development.
Peter Engelmann lays out the top accommodation cases
Peter Engelmann will review the year's top accommodation cases at the Centre for Labour-Management Development's 2017 Accommodation Law Conference.
Kelly Doctor looks at test case litigation
Kelly Doctor will discuss how test case litigation can be used to advance human rights law at the Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Peter Engelmann teaches human rights remedies
Peter Engelmann will discuss the interplay between human rights and related legislation at Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Fiona Campbell to moderate panel on Bill C-16
Fiona Campbell will moderate a panel discussion on amendments to the Canadian Human Rights Act to include gender identity and gender expression.
Colleen Bauman on ensuring access for people with disabilities
Colleen Bauman will offer practical strategies for both public and private sector lawyers to make their workplace and client services compliant.
Fiona Campbell co-chairs human rights panel
Fiona Campbell will co-chair a panel on service based human rights claims at the Ontario Bar Association's Institute 2017.
Peter Engelmann discusses human rights issues in insurance
Peter Engelmann will talk about Developing Human Rights Issues in Insurance at the Ontario Bar Association's Institute 2017.
Peter Engelmann to co-chair Human Rights Summit
Peter Englemann will co-chair the Law Society of Upper Canada's 5th Annual Human Rights Summit.
Stephanie Hobbs on drug and alcohol testing
Stephanie Hobbs will update participants at the LSUC's 5th Annual Human Rights Summit on the law of testing for drug and alcohol impairment in the workplace.
Nadine Blum tells you what you need to know about pregnancy and parental leave
Nadine Blum will tell you what your pregnancy and parental leave rights are at this free workshop at the Gerrard/Ashdale Public Library in Toronto.
Emma Phillips to co-chair LSUC seminar on accommodation
The Law Society of Upper Canada's seminar on The Duty to Accommodate in the Workplace will address pressing accommodation issues.
Kelly Doctor conducts workshop on human rights in collective bargaining
Kelly Doctor will talk about human rights issues in collective bargaining at ETFO's Collective Bargaining for Women Conference.
Peter Engelmann makes the case for accommodation
Peter will argue for the union in a mock arbitration panel at the 2016 Accommodation Law Conference, "Accommodation Allowed … or Denied?"
Kelly Doctor on advancing the law of human rights
Kelly Doctor will discuss advancing the law of human rights in OPD's Certificate program in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Peter Engelmann teaches evidence in human rights matters
Peter Engelmann discusses the remedial powers of human rights tribunals for students in OPD's Certificate program in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Peter Engelmann provides an update on accommodation
Peter Engelmann updates the law of accommodation at this Infonex conference on Practical Strategies for Facilitating Accommodation in Canada's Public Sector.
Nadine Blum talks about pregnancy and parental leave
Nadine Blum will lead a workshop at the Danforth/Coxwell Library on the things you need to know about pregnancy and parental leave.
Nadine Blum on what you need to know about pregnancy and parental leave
Nadine Blum will lead a workshop at the Danforth/Coxwell Library on what you need to know about pregnancy and parental leave
Peter Engelmann to co-chair human rights summit
Peter Engelmann will co-chair the Law Society of Upper Canada's 4th Annual Human Rights Summit.
Kelly Doctor on representing clients with mental disabilities
Kelly Doctor will talk about mental health and disability at the Law Society's 4th annual Human Rights Summit.
Colleen Bauman on sexual harassment in the workplace
In this webcast, Colleen Bauman will address how to recognize sexual harassment, what actions to take and what the public service is doing to address it.
Fiona Campbell: Where to pursue human rights claims
Fiona Campbell will discuss how to choose the best forum for human rights complaints at the CCLA's Six Minute Employment Lawyer
Kelly Doctor talks about human rights in employment
Kelly Doctor will talk about workplace human rights and the duty to accommodate disability at JVS Toronto's Autism Spectrum Disorder Job-Readiness Group.
Peter Engelmann discusses how to assist disabled grievors and clients
Peter Engelmann discusses how to assist disabled grievors and clients at the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers
Peter Engelmann teaches advanced topics in human rights
Peter Engelmann will discuss workplace restoration, new developments in human rights law and other issues for students in the OPD's Certificate program.
Kelly Doctor to teach human rights remedies
Kelly Doctor will teach a module in Osgoode Professional Development's Certificate program in Human Rights Theory and Practice.
Peter Engelmann reviews the top accommodation cases
Peter Engelmann will review last year's top accommodation cases at the Centre For Labour-Management Development's 2015 Accommodation Law Conference.
Cathy Lace on health & safety in the academy
Cathy Lace will present a workshop on "After Bill 168: Health and Safety in the Academy"
Fiona Campbell – Accommodating Age in the Workplace
Fiona Campbell will discuss an employer's duty to accommodate age in the workplace in light of the virtual elimination of mandatory retirement in Ontario.
Peter Engelmann will co-chair human rights summit on International Human Rights Day
Peter Engelmann will co-chair the LSUC's human rights summit, held on International Human Rights Day.
Kelly Doctor on seniority rights and the duty to accommodate
Kelly Doctor will discuss how the conflict between seniority and the duty to accommodate can be resolved.
Emma Phillips & Daniel Sheppard on pro bono human rights work
Emma Phillips and Daniel Sheppard talk about representing clients pro bono in international human rights disputes.
Emma Phillips explains the duty to accommodate
Emma Phillips will provide training on the duty to accommodate at Lancaster House's Accommodating Mental and Physical Disabilities in the Workplace
Fiona Campbell on coping with an aging workforce
Fiona Campbell discusses how unions and employers can cope with an aging workforce at the Lancaster House Human Rights and Accommodation Conference.
Peter Engelmann on the duty to accommodate
Peter Engelmann will discuss a variety of duty to accommodate legal issues at the Centre for Labour Management Development's Accommodation Law Conference.
Kelly Doctor on addictions and the new DSM-V
Kelly Doctor updates the vice chairs of the GSB on addictions and the new DSM-V.
Peter Engelmann discusses accommodation issues
Peter Engelmann will discuss a variety of accommodation law issues at the 2013 Accommodation Law Conference (Ottawa).
Steven Barrett explains the latest developments in human rights law
Steven Barrett will discuss all the new legal developments at the Lancaster House Human Rights and Accommodation Conference 2013.
Cathy Lace to co-chair the Human Rights and Accommodation Conference
Cathy Lace will co-chair the Lancaster House Human Rights and Accommodation Conference in Toronto.
Emma Phillips discusses the limits of accommodation
Emma Phillips will address the meaning of undue hardship and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act at Lancaster House's Human Rights and Accommodation Conference.
Peter Engelmann discusses the accommodation of episodic disabilities
Peter Engelmann will address the accommodation issues that arise in connection with recurring periods of illness/disability at a Lancaster House audio conference.
Emma Phillips discusses family status discrimination
Emma Phillips explains family status discrimination at the Police Association of Ontario's annual conference.