Associate, Toronto
Biography
Mornelle Lee is a litigation lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She advises and represents employers on a wide range of employment issues including wrongful dismissal claims, employment standards, workplace safety and insurance, employment contracts, human rights and accommodation, harassment complaints, class actions and related court litigation.
Mornelle maintains an advisory and litigation-based practice and has represented clients before various tribunals, Ontario Small Claims Court, Health Professions Appeal and Review Board, Superior Court of Justice and Divisional Court.
Mornelle received her Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor. As a law student, she worked as a student caseworker at Legal Assistance of Windsor where she assisted low-income clients with a variety of legal issues. Mornelle also received several awards for academic achievement including the CCH Prize for Legal Writing and the Samia Rose Shaheen Memorial Award in Legal Writing.
Prior to law school, Mornelle received a Bachelor of Arts from Western University.
Practice Areas
Industries
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Colleges Construction Education Financial Services Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial) Healthcare Hospitality & Gaming Membership Associations Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Retail & Wholesale Trade School Boards Social Services Universities
Memberships & Affiliations
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Civil Litigation and Labour & Employment Law)
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Korean Canadian Lawyers Association – Member
The Advocates’ Society – Member
Canadian Defence Lawyers – Member
Education
University of Windsor, J.D.
Western University, B.A. (Hons).