Associate, Toronto
Direct: 416.864.7228
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2021
Biography
Victoria is a labour, employment and privacy lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers in both the private and public sectors on a range of labour, employment and human rights issues including wrongful dismissal actions, employment standards, labour disputes and grievance arbitrations. In addition, Victoria frequently assists with information and privacy issues, and has acted as counsel in privacy litigation matters.
Victoria obtained her Juris Doctor from Western University, Faculty of Law. While studying at Western, Victoria participated in a number of advocacy competitions and worked as a research assistant in the fields of labour law and human rights law.
Prior to law school, Victoria earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, Trinity College where she specialized in English and minored in political science. She then earned a Master of Arts Degree in English from York University where she wrote a thesis on eighteenth-century political satire.
Victoria articled with the firm before returning in 2021 as an associate.
Practice Areas
Employment Law Human Rights Information, Data Security & Privacy Labour Relations Litigation Workplace Safety & Insurance
Industries
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Construction Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial) Healthcare Hospitality & Gaming Manufacturing Media & Communications Membership Associations Mining & Natural Resources Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Non-profit Organizations Professional & Technical Services Retail & Wholesale Trade Social Services Technology Transportation & Warehousing
Memberships & Affiliations
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law)
Select Publications & Presentations
“AI, Municipal HR and the Coming Wave of Regulation” Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Fall Conference (September 10, 2024)
“Privacy Law Update: Responsibilities under MFIPPA and Responding to Freedom of Information Requests in the Paramedic Sector” Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs Spring Education Symposium (May 9, 2024)
“Managing in the Volunteer/Composite Fire Service Workshop” and “Responsibilities under MFIPPA and Responding to Freedom of Information Requests in the Fire Service” Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Labour Relations Seminar (January 23–25, 2024)
“Workplace Monitoring – Privacy Impacts and Benefits of Using Electronic Technology” International Association of Privacy Professionals Canada Privacy Symposium 2023 (May 25, 2023)
“Labour and Employment Law Update” Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association Spring Workshop (April 20, 2023)
“Vaccination Issues: Where Are We Now?” Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Labour Relations Seminar (January 24–26, 2023)
“Retention of Vaccination Status and RAT Records” Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association ECHO Newsletter (Summer 2022)
“Privacy at Odds: Managing Conflict in Public and Private Sector Relationships” International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Canada Privacy Symposium 2022 (May 27, 2022)
“There’s An App For That: Privacy Considerations and the Use of Apps by School Boards” Public Service Information Community Connection Data Privacy Week Conference (February 2, 2022)
Education
Western University, J.D.
York University, M.A.
University of Toronto, Trinity College, B.A. (Hons.)
