David J. Copeland is a dynamic executive, newly qualified ADR professional, and incoming legal advocacy paralegal who bridges the gap between complex business operations and equitable legal solutions. David is a pending recipient of the Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) designation, equipping him to deliver binding, impartial decisions in private and commercial disputes. With 15 years of experience as a Chief Executive Officer in the residential construction industry, David has spent many years managing high-stakes projects, navigating regulatory frameworks, and mastering the art of multi-party ...


Lisa Munro, FCIArb, Q.Arb, is a partner at Lerners LLP, whose practice is limited to work as a neutral arbitrator in domestic and international commercialarbitrations (both ad hoc and under institutional rules). She brings to this role more than 25 years of experience as counsel incommercial/business litigation and both international and domestic commercial arbitration. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute ofArbitrators (FCIArb) and has obtained the ADR Institute of Canada’s Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) designation. She is also a roster arbitrator with Arbitration Place, the Toronto ...


Archibald Mediation & Arbitration Solutions Inc.


Lawyer/Partner, Handysides, Patterson Law Firm

I am a Family Law lawyer practicing within Windsor and Essex County, Ontario, Canada.  My practice has been limited exclusively to Family Law for the past 20 years.  I have significant experience in the successful litigation of all areas of Family Law, as well as the successful negotiation of Separation Agreements, Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements.  I have taken part in many Mediations and Arbitrations and have completed with distinction a 200 hour course on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution.   


Sports Lawyer and Arbitrator, Self Employed


David McCutcheon Dispute Resolution Inc.


Experienced litigation and commercial lawyer. Specific expertise in technology, e-commerce, entertainment and intellectual property issues. Certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation for 25 years.


Andrew Tremayne Arbitration and Mediation Inc.


Senior Associate, Dentons Canada LLP

Emily is a lawyer and arbitrator with the Ottawa office of Dentons Canada LLP. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, where she acts on various arbitration matters (international and domestic), construction disputes, shareholder litigations, leasing matters, real estate development matters and professional negligence claims. She brings a unique background, with extensive experience in international law (commercial, investment and public) and arbitration.In her arbitration practice, Emily has represented clients in domestic and international disputes involving product liability claims, ...


Morgan Joshi LLP

Eric helps businesses resolve their complex legal disputes. He practices corporate commercial litigation and arbitration. He has acted in complex, multi-party disputes involving contractual issues, torts including professional negligence, class actions, corporate governance matters, shareholder disputes, and commercial and investor-state arbitrations. Eric has serves on the advisory board of Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners, where he is also the co-chair of the Policy and Advocacy Committee. He has served on the ICC Young Arbitrators Forum. Eric has appeared as counsel before the ...


Kleinman Family Law

0cm;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify">Called to the Bar of Ontario in 1994, after completing his B.A. (Hons.) in 1988 and B.C.L., LL.B. degrees in 1992, all from McGill University. 0cm;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify"> 0cm;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify">Member in good standing of Law Society of Ontario, Ontario Bar Association, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, and ADR Institute of Ontario.0cm;margin-left:5.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify"> ...


Principal, Reiman ADR

Arbitrator and mediator of complex domestic and international commercial disputes. Veteran of nearly two decades in private practice in Chicago IL firms as a commercial litigator and commercial transactions attorney, followed by 15 years as a CEO, board director and chairman of the board of directors of public and private companies in the US, UK, Canada and China. Understands the legal issues of business disputes as a senior attorney representing domestic and international businesses as well as the business issues, economics and metrics of a business dispute from the perspective of a senior ...


Milestone Consulting Services


T Dart Professional Corporation


Caron George Mediation & Dispute Resolution


Partner, Bennett Jones LLP

Alison is a Partner in the International Trade and Investment and International Arbitration groups of Bennett Jones LLP. She has been practicing in the areas of international trade and investment and international arbitration for more than 20 years. Alison regularly advises and represents clients in international commercial and investor-state arbitrations and in domestic arbitrations, involving such matters as disputes under: petroleum production and sharing contracts and petroleum license agreements; disputes under mineral earn-in and joint venture agreements; investment agreements and ...


Peter Rowe


Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Ginette is the former Chair ofthe Canada Industrial Relations Board (2014-2025) with extensive experience innavigating some of Canada’s most challenging, intractable and high-profile disputes (air, rail and ports). As a nationally recognized leader in labour law and labour dispute resolution and adjudication, she is solution-focused and committed to helping parties resolve their disputes in a practical and creative manner. A dynamic, innovative lawyer and labour relations professional, Ginette is also fluently bilingual and ready to tackle any dispute through trust and respect of the parties ...


Principal, IGOR ELLYN ADR

Igor Ellyn is a Chartered Arbitrator and Mediator with extensive experience in the resolution of commercial disputes in contract, shareholder, corporate, leasing, real estate, joint venture, development and other matters. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and was Chair of the Toronto Chapter of CIArb. He is a Past President of the Ontario Bar Association. Mr. Ellyn has arbitrated and mediated for over 20 years, Mr. Ellyn also participates annually as a presenter and advocacy coach at the Osgoode Hall Professional Development LL.M. program on International Commercial ...


Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator, Parenting Coordinator, Julie I. Guindon Professional Corporation


I recently retired from my role as a senior partner in one of Canada’s leading business law firms where Ispecialized in project and infrastructure procurement, structuring, financing and delivery.Prior to law I was a graduate Civil Engineer and worked as a project engineer at a leading vertically integrated oil company.I wasthe leader of Bennett Jones’ public infrastructure projects practice. My legal practice focused on construction law, project delivery and project finance across Canada. I participated in a wide variety of Public-Private Partnership (P3) transactions in various sectors ...


AGB Resolution Inc.

Annie is an arbitrator and mediator with over twenty years of experience assisting parties in resolving labour and employment law disputes, in French and English. She has served as a full-time Vice-Chair at the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) for over ten years. Prior to her appointment at the CIRB in January 2015, Annie spent her legal career in private practice as a labour and employment lawyer. Annie holds a Bachelor of Laws from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Civil Law from the University of Sherbrooke. She has been a member of the bars of Quebec and Ontario since 2002 and ...


Fraser Arbitration and Mediation

I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a Fellow of the College of Commercial Arbitrators.  I have over 25 years of experience as an arbitrator and mediator.  I have conducted arbitrated in Canada, the United States, Australia, Brazil, Grenada, Malaysia and Switzerland. 


Niagara Mediation


The Honourable George R. Strathy retired as Chief Justice of Ontario and President of the Court of Appeal for Ontario on August 31, 2022, having served on that Court for nine years. In that capacity, he heard a wide range of complex civil, commercial, family and criminal matters, regularly authoring judgments in all areas. Prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeal, he served as a Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for five years. For three of those years, he was a member of the Class Actions team, responsible for the judicial oversight and management of approximately 80 ...


Partner, Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon LLP

For over thirty years, Deborah Ditchfield has worked tirelessly to give her clients back their lives, their families and, in many cases, their voice.Deborah's unwaivering belief in the power of family law ADR processes, along with her unyielding support of one's right to have the very best process outcome have earned her a stellar reputation. Deborah has an expansive knowledge of family law, corporate and tax law. This together with a strategic, focused approach, intill confidence in her clients and ensure exceptional results.Deborah has the experience, knowledge base and capability to handle ...


Principal, Leon Dispute Resolution Services Inc

Jeff Leon is an active and respected Arbitrator and Mediator at Arbitration Place in Toronto. He serves as a neutral in all manner of international and domestic disputes. He has over 45 years of experience as a trial lawyer and strategic advisor in connection with business disputes and brings an energetic and pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. He served as President of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2018-2019 and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. In 2022-2023 he was co-lead counsel to the Public Order Emergency Commission in Canada 


WeirFoulds LLP

JeffCowan practices litigation law with emphasis in public and real estate law. Heappears regularly before tribunals and all courts with particular emphasis inthe fields of land use planning, development, municipal and environmental law,and all aspects of real property law, including acquisition, leasing and leaseinterpretation, expropriation, valuation, contracts for purchase and sale,boundary and ownership disputes, municipal assessment and property taxation andland claims by First Nations. He has been counsel to provincial ministries andadministrative tribunals, municipalities, ratepayers’ ...


ADR Chambers

Jonathan Flanders, full-time mediator and arbitrator, has mediated over 2000 cases sincehis transition from a 20-year law practice to full-time mediation,including personal injury, insurance, product liability, property damage, libel, franchise, lease, employment, professional negligence, construction, contract, environmental, estates, business and real estate disputes.EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSJonathan is a graduate of McGill University (B.Sc., 1975;B.C.L., 1978;LL.B., 1979) and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1981.Jonathan is a member of The Law Society of Upper Canada, ...


A respected member of ADRIC/ADRIO and TCAS, Michele provides affordable and timely solutions to disputes in an efficient arbitration process. With 30 years’ experience as a litigator and global banks’ Chief Legal Officer, Michele has expertise in corporate restructuring, financial services, transportation, mining, and real estate.As CEO of Independent Review Inc., Michele specializes in corporate governance solutions for the mutual fund industry. Michele's extensive board experience includes being the Chair/Director of financial services, mining companies, healthcare, education, and cultural ...


Partner, Stockwoods LLP

Justin Safayeni maintains a broad civil and public law practice, with particular experience in the areas of media, privacy and defamation law; professional discipline and administrative law; and commercial litigation. He serves as independent legal counsel to a variety of tribunals both within and outside the regulated health sector, and as a counsel and advisor to numerous public sector institutions on matters relating to the conduct of investigations. Justin also has a particular interest in sport law. In addition to regularly representing sport organizations and individual claimants before ...


Managing Partner, Wasel & Wasel

Mahmoud Abuwasel is a Harvard graduate practitioner and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria with substantial experience in high-value and cross-jurisdictional disputes and focuses on international arbitration, complex litigation, and tax controversy.He has represented leading HNW investors, publicly listed companies, Government companies, large family holding companies, and multinationals in multi-billion-dollar litigation and arbitration proceedings and is regularly published and interviewed in leading news outlets.Mahmoud is an admitted lawyer in Australia, a registered legal ...


Disputes Resolution Lawyer, ArbitraLex Professional Corporation

Marina Akchurina, FCIArb, is a principal of ArbitraLex Professional Corporation, whose practice includes work as a neutral arbitrator in domestic and international commercial arbitrations (both ad hoc and institutional). Marina Akchurina brings more than 17 years of experience as counsel in international commercial and investment arbitrations andcommercial/business litigation at the international law firm Cleary Gottlieb (Moscow/London offices) as well as her private practice. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and triple-qualified to practise law in Ontario, New York, ...


Partner, Chair Construction and Infrastructure Teams, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff

Tom Crist chairs Benesch’s Global Infrastructure Team, leads Benesch’s Middle East Practice, and is Co-Chairman of Benesch’s Construction Law Practice Group.These teams specialize in intervention on and completionof projects that encounter problems and obstacles, including claims and disputes. They also help clients avoid those circumstances.Tom is an international arbitration and disputes specialist headquartered in the United States and the UAE. He has spent most of his career as a trusted advisor, problem solver, and advocacy partner at an Am Law 200 ?rm. Tom leads Benesch’s Construction ...


With extensive experience as a communications strategist and advisor, I bring a unique blend of expertise to the field of arbitration. Possessing a deep understanding of human emotions and psychology, I am able to navigate complex disputes with a win-win mindset.  Specializing in both corporate and personal cases, I apply a win-win approach to foster constructive dialogue and resolve conflicts efficiently and equitably. 


ADR Ottawa Inc.


President, Michael Patrick O'Brien Professional Corporation

Michael has worked in the labour relations field for over 30 years, occupying positions of increasing responsibility within Unions and on the management side. Commencing in March 2024, he is dedicating his practice to mediation and arbitration. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto (1996), and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School (2012), and will complete an LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution, also at Osgoode Hall Law School, in 2024. Michael was called to the Ontario Bar in 2014 and practiced labour law in Toronto for over a decade, predominantly as ...


Family Lawyer Specialist, Ben-zvi Barrister & Solicitor P.C.

I am a  Family Lawyer Specialist and Accredited Mediator dealing with complicated family law matters, whether it is contemplation of marriage, divorce or separation dealing with high worth property and/or support issues, and/or high conflict custody/access cases, I am here to help and guide you comfortably through the process in the most efficient and cost effective way possible.


Partner, DMG Advocates LLP

Kathryn is a Founding Partner of DMG Advocates LLP, a Toronto-based commercial litigation boutique. She has broad expertise in all aspects of commercial litigation, particularly complex, multi-party litigation matters. Representing both organizations and individuals, her experience includes shareholder disputes, product liability litigation, complex contract disputes, civil fraud proceedings, employment litigation, professional negligence, and class actions.Representing clients both in the Ontario courts and in commercial arbitration proceedings, Kathryn provides her clients with practical, ...


Brian Gray Law

Brian W.Gray, has practised intellectual property law for over forty years in Canada. He is a former co-chairman of the Intellectual Property and Entertainment Committee of the Intellectual Bar Association.Brian has litigated copyright, patent and trademark cases before the Federal Court in Canada. He has mediated software license, trademark, copyright and entertainment disputes and has arbitrated false advertising claims. He has particular expertise in software patents (lead counsel representing banks in the Amazon case and as intervener for insurance industry in the Benjamin Moore case).. ...


Levitt Di Lella Duggan & Chaplick LLP

Bradley Chaplick is a mediator and lawyer. Brad was admitted to the Law Society of Ontario (formerly the Law Society of Upper Canada) in 2009 and received his J.D. from Queen’s University Law School in 2008. Bradley's mediation practice focuses on condominium disputes, landlord and tenant, commercial leasing, human rights, contract disputes, and employment matters. As a lawyer, Bradley has represented clients at all levels of Ontario’s civil courts and appeals. Bradley frequently acts as a chairperson for condominium meetings and provides advice and written opinions to condominium boards of ...


Senior Counsel, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

David has a BA from St. Francis Xavier University (1985) andan LLB from University of Ottawa (1989). He was called to the Bar of Ontario(1991) and has worked continuously since that time as litigation counsel; first,with Scott & Aylen in Ottawa until its merger with Borden Ladner GervaisLLP (BLG) where he remained throughout his career as a Partner. David is now SeniorCounsel at BLG. David is called to the Bar of Nunavut (2018) and acts aslitigation counsel and advisor to the Government of Nunavut. He also holdstemporary, case-based calls in the Yukon. David is a member of the Canadian ...


Managing Partner, Weintraub Erskine Huang LLP

RebeccaHuang's litigation practice is directed towards complex corporate andcommercial matters. She has worked on a wide variety of matters includingshareholder disputes, professional negligence and misconduct, civil fraud,contract disputes, trade secret disputes and class actions. She is experiencedin dealing with the complexities in international commercial disputes. 


Fercan Corporation


Founder, TurnKey Global Solutions

 A Licensed Paralegal professional with 27 years of cross-finance industry senior management experience in global Fortune 500 companies and government boards / advisory rolesRecognized trilingual public speaking and presentation skills with strong business acumen that formedthe integral parts of pragmatic negotiation and problem-solving capabilities Track record of success in distribution management, finance, banking, insurance and Merges & Acqusitions


Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Queen's University Faculty of Law

Dr. Joshua Karton is a Canadian academic and independent arbitrator, specializing in international arbitration and international and comparative private law. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Queen’s University Law Faculty, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. Professor Karton is an internationally recognized expert on commercial dispute resolution, especially international arbitration.Professor Karton is a co-founder and the Managing Editor of the Canadian Journal of Commercial Arbitration andGeneral Editor of Kluwer Arbitration Practical ...


Owner, Samimian Arbitration Services

I specialize in resolving high-stake construction and condominium disputes through streamlined arbitration across Ontario. By leveraging deep industry expertise, I help parties bypass the delays of the court system to reach final, confidential and cost-effective resolutions. I am currently accepting appointments for new mandates.


Principal, Bechtel ADR Inc.

Lura H. Bechtel, Principal at Bechtel ADR Inc., is anarbitrator based inToronto, providing confidential and efficient resolution of commercial, consumer, employment, executive compensation-related disputes.Prior to establishing an independent arbitration practice, she practiced law for20 years as both a law firm partner and as an in-house assistant general counsel of a publicly traded company where she was responsible for enterprise-wide litigation and employment matters. Ms. Bechtel has deep expertise in workplace disputes, employment law, compensation, commercial and employment litigation, ...


NATIONS GATE® Law Professional Corporation

Dr. Majid Pourostad is an Internationally Trained Lawyer (ITL). He obtained the degree of Professional LLM in International Business Law from Osgoode Hall Law School, completed NCA Program and got the Certificate of Qualification. Majid Pourostad has just started Licensing Process at Law Society of Ontario. Majid was also Visiting Scholar at Osgoode Hall Law School (September 2019 - April 2020) hosted by Professor Janet Walker. He currently is a member of Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society (TCAS) and has completed TCAS's Gold Standard Course (September 2017 - May 2018) for certification ...


Besunder Dispute Resolution


Dallas Ohl is an experienced Human Resources Professional, Qualified Arbitrator, and internal auditor. He has experience leading workplace investigations across varying workplace disputes. Dallas has participated in numerous conflicts as a neutral and decision maker and has remained fair and respectful through the process. Formal education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University in Political Science specializing in International Relations and a minor in European and Russian Studies. As well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management. He has received ...


Warren Morris is a non-practicing lawyer, who acts as a mediator, arbitrator, trainer, ombudsman and ADR consultant. Warren is an expert in commercial and workplace mediation. He has a unique ability to simplify complex matters and creates an atmosphere for resolving conflict. The ADR Institute of Canada has granted Warren the designation CHARTERED MEDIATOR (C.Med) in recognition of his experience, education and expertise in the field of mediation.Since 1999, Warren has successfully mediated numerous complex matters, ranging from multi-party financial reorganizations to sensitive workplace ...


Partner, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

BA (U of T), LLB (Western), LLM (GMU – Antonin Scalia Law School), Stanford University Law School Advanced IP/Tech Mediation and Arbitration Certification and Arthur Wentworth Roebuck Award (Law Society of Ontario). My practice focuses on M&A transactions, restructurings and insolvencies that involve significant IP or Telecom/Broadcasting assets, as well as prosecution, litigation, mediation and arbitration of IP, Licensing and Telecom/Broadcasting cases. I lecture widely on the topics both in Canada and in the U.S. I also serve as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, I ...


Roy McPhail is a mediator and arbitrator with ADR Chambers.Roy is a professional engineer (P. Eng.) with 48 years of experience in construction and construction dispute resolution serving both public and private sectors domestically and internationally. He has been a full time neutral since 2014 and has resolved a range of complex, multi-party disputes including delay claims, scope disputes, bid irregularities, construction defects, design errors, and contract disputes. Roy conducted the first construction adjudication in Canada as a Certified Adjudicator for the Ontario Dispute Adjudication ...


Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP


Accord Alternative Dispute Resolution Inc.

Mr. Hachinski is a Toronto-based mediator and commercial arbitrator with over 25 years of experience in executive and senior advisory roles in large cap and smaller, high-growth companies. In these roles he was responsible for complex product and service portfolios ranging from 7 to 9 figures and developed a reputation for negotiating successful partnerships and alliances among different organizations. Through navigating and resolving commercial disputes, he developed an affinity for ADR as a timely, practical, and cost-effective option to resolve issues that arise in business and in life. He ...


18 years advocation and practice in construction dispute prevention and resolution as arbitrator, mediator, expert witness, dispute resolution advisor and adjudicator and 15 years as a member of the Appeal Tribunal (Building) under the Buildings Ordinance (HK Cap. 123) with 40 years of experience in the Hong Kong construction industry as a Registered Architect and Authorised Person. Professor-of-Practice (Law) at the HK Polytechnic University Faculty of Construction and Environment Department of Building and Real Estate delivering classes on law (Common Law, Basic Law), construction contract ...


Partner, Baker McKenzie

George practices trial and appellate litigation. As lead counsel, he has appeared multiple times at the Supreme Court of Canada and at every level of court in Ontario. He has also represented clients throughout the country, as well as before arbitration panels and administrative tribunals. His practice focuses on high stakes matters, including:Complex labour and employment litigation, including class actions;Administrative and public law matters, including Charter cases;Fraud and breach of fiduciary duty litigation;Commercial disputes before the courts and arbitrators; andShareholder and ...


Founder & Principal, Laberge Resolution Inc.

As one of the few mediators and arbitrators who is fully bilingual in both official languages in Ontario, I travel across the province todeliver alternative dispute resolution services in both French and English,including mandatory mediations pursuant to the Ontario Rules of CivilProcedure. I ama principled and integrity-driven Lawyer who has accomplished numerous ‘firsts’ and milestones across a well-rounded,multi-disciplinary career. I take a strategic approach to leadership,characterized by integrity, impartiality and a deep knowledge of the law. I have builta distinguished legacy of “make ...


Enlyten Circle Advisors

Mohammad (Mo) has a comprehensive background in engineering, project management, Real estate, home construction, utilities and infrastructure. He has acquired over two decades of experience in claims management and dispute resolution. Through his years of experience, Mo developed a strong understanding of Contract law, Provisional & federal arbitration law, and P3 -public-private partnership agreements in the infrastructure sector. With his in-depth knowledge of forensic delay analysis and the complexities involved in construction operations, Mo is well-equipped to support clients ...


Innovative Dispute Resolution Ltd.

An internationally recognized expert in sports law and arbitration, Professor Richard McLaren has spent his career working at the highest levels to protect the integrity of sports. Professor McLaren is involved in the adjudication of sports-related disputes at both the amateur and professional level. As a member and Arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), he has arbitrated key sport cases around the world. As an Ad Hoc Panel Member of CAS, he has participated in five Olympic Games during which he resolved disputes pertaining to anti-doping, athlete eligibility and intellectual ...


Self

The HonourableRussell Juriansz was a justice of the Court of Appeal for Ontario from March 12,2004, until his retirement on September 1, 2021. He was a judgeof the Superior Court from March 17, 1998 until his appointment to the Courtof Appeal. He received his LL.B. in 1972 from Osgoode Law School and a B.Sc. in1969 from the University of Toronto. He was called to the Ontario Bar in March,1974.In 2015 he was awarded ahonouraryLL.D. by the Law Society of Upper Canada.He will bring his broad experience to bear on the resolution of a wide range of complexlegal disputes. Mr. Juriansz is dedicated ...


Halpin ADR

I have practiced commercial litigation for 37 years since my call to the bar in 1986, firstly with Blakes in Toronto then Ottawa and for the past 20 years with Norton Rose in Ottawa. Contract disputes have been the core of my practice for most of this time, although a lot of legal territory has been covered.·I have certificates from the University of Windsor Law in ADR and advanced ADR workshops and hold an Executive Certificate in Conflict Management. In terms of peer recognition, I have been recognized in BestLawyers in Canada: Corporate and commercial litigation, 2019-2023 and Canadian ...


MDR Associates Conflict Resolution Inc


Adjudicate.ca

ROBERT BALES, P.Eng., LL.B. 1041 Harkness Avenue, Ottawa ON K1V 6N9 t. 613-731-2129 e. rob.bales@adjudicate.ca www.adjudicate.ca CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND, SKILL, AND EXPERIENCE Robert Bales has a wide variety of experience as an engineer, project manager and builder, and has many years’ experience as a lawyer in construction and real estate. Regarding civil construction, Mr. Bales has experience with road planning and construction including aerial photogrammetry and surveys; excavation; rock removal and blasting, grading and asphalt, water, sewer and storm water services; weather delays and ...


Workplace Fairness International Inc.


Wise Alternative Dispute Resolution Inc

Wise Alternative Dispute Resolution Inc. ('Wise ADR'), provides dispute reoslution services to the Construction, Infrastructure and Real Estate industries. Howard Wise is an Independent Arbitrator and Meidator. Prior to lauching Wise ADR, Howard was a partner at Goomdans LLP as head of its construction adn Infrastructure practice group. In that regard, he was involved in litigating and arbitrating some of the most complex multi party disputes, across Canada. He was also invovled in negotating various construciton contracts for varous project delviery models including EPCM and P3 projects.


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North York, ontario

Office Managing Partner, Cozen O'Connor

Pamela D. Pengelley is the managing partner of Cozen O'Connor LLP's Toronto Office. She specialises in the practice of complex commercial/industrial property loss litigation and arbitration, with a focus on energy, mining and conominimum construction losses. Pamela is called to the bar in Ontario (2006), British Columbia (2011) and Alberta (2011).Pamela has been the recipient of numerous honors including the 2009 David Stockwood Memorial Prize for an advocacy-themed article, the 2008/2009 Marilyn L. Pilkington Award for outstanding academic performance in the LL.M. program, the Canadian Law ...


Ron Kanter Dispute Resolution

Chartered Arbitrator, Qualified Mediator, CAO-Trained Ron Kanter practiced administrative law for more than 30 years.  He now practices as a mediator and arbitrator.  In addition to completing training in condominium issues from the CAO, Ron has extensive experience in hearing and resolving disputes in related fields, including land use planning, construction and new home warranties


Retired Judge of the Superior Court of Ontario

As an arbitrator and mediator, I bring a combination ofpractical and judicial experience.As a securities and M&A lawyer at Torys, I lead numeroustransactions involving acquisitions, divestitures, takeover bids, proxy fights,shareholder disputes, bank lending and structured finance transactions, publicsecurities issues including IPOs, and private placements. While thetransactions covered a wide range of industries, I had particular experience inmining transactions, oil and gas companies, financial institutions and realestate development.I also had considerable experience in the area ...


Marvin J. Huberman, Barrister, Mediator, Chartered Arbitrator


Principal, Karrass Law

Robert is a mediator, arbitrator, litigator, and educator. As the founder of Karrass Law, he takes a fair, thoughtful, and results-driven approach to resolving disputes, combining strong problem-solving skills with a commitment to achieving successful outcomes.Robert Karrass earned his J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2013 where he received the Kenneth Gibson Morden Memorial Prize for standing highest in the subject of Evidence.His practice includes mediation and arbitration of complex civil, commercial, and family disputes. Since 2012, he has been engaged in dispute resolution, bringing ...


CEO, Alzheimer Society Peel

Experienced in Elder Care and Consent and Capacity Law, Employment and Contracts issues and disputes.  Family disputes and Family Law.  Coaching and Consultation is also available regarding Board Governance, Operational Chanage Management,  Risk Management and Privacy. 


Vice Chair - Ontario Labour Relations Board

Mr. Black practiced labour and employment law, specifically in construction, for almost 18 years prior to becoming a mediator-arbitrator.  He received his law degree from the University of Windsor in 2005 and was called to the bar in Ontario in 2006.