Courtney has developed particular expertise in representing clients in matters involving historical abuse claims as well as safe sport. These evolving areas of practice require a thoughtful and nuanced approach, balancing legal risk management with trauma-informed advocacy, regulatory obligations, and reputational considerations.
Location: Ottawa
Desjardins Insurance: 2026 Continuing Education Day
From case law to compliance, unpack the issues shaping pensions and benefits in Canada. Hicks Morley’s David Gruber will share an update on recent legal and regulatory developments at Desjardins Education Day on May 7.
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA): Administrative Law and Labour and Employment Law Conference
George Vuicic will join a Fireside Judicial Chat with the Honorable Justice David W. Stratas of the Federal Court of Appeal, at the CBA Administrative Law and Labour and Employment Law Conference on November 29.
2025 Faculty Bargaining Services (FBS) Annual Conference
How can universities respond to the evolving relationship between higher education and the workplace? Michael Kennedy and Amanda Lawrence-Patel will be speaking at the FBS Annual Conference on a series of labour relations hot topics for the universities sector. Learn more!
Duty to Accommodate with WSIB Claims Management
Join us for a joint professional development session tailored for HR and disability management professionals. The first workshop covers the Duty to Accommodate, with legal insights and practical strategies for handling accommodation requests. The second focuses on WSIB Mental Stress Claims, including best practices for claim management, return-to-work planning, and cost control. Both sessions feature expert guidance, interactive elements, and helpful take-home resources.
Workplace Investigation Training Workshop
This session focuses on investigation fundamentals. Attendees will learn the key takeaways from case law and best practices for investigating workplace incidents.
Drew McArthur
Drew McArthur is an employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Ottawa office. Drew enjoys advising employers on a variety of matters related to litigation, employment law, and human rights.
Justin Jalea
Justin Jalea is an employment, labour and human rights lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Ottawa office. His practice includes providing advice and representation to employers in the public and private sectors on a wide range of human rights and employment matters. Justin brings a unique lens to legal practice with a multidisciplinary background in DEI strategy, higher education, and the arts.
WSIB Claims Management – A Detailed Overview of the Life of a Claim
Managing WSIB claims has become increasingly complex. Many issues are impacting employers’ WSIB claims costs, including unsuccessful return-to-work efforts, complicated injuries, psychological conditions, pre-existing conditions, and a lack of monitoring and progress. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the life of a WSIB claim, along with strategies to better manage these challenging issues.
2022 Faculty Bargaining Services (FBS) Annual Conference: FBS Reunited: Where Did We Leave Off? Where Are We Going?
The FBS Annual Conference brings together labour relations professionals of all levels from Canadian universities to better equip them in matters related to academic collective bargaining and contract administration.