Melissa’s practice focuses on labour and employment law. She primarily represents and advises public and private sector provincially- and federally-regulated unions. She also advises clients in non-unionized workplaces on a variety of employment law issues, including employment contract reviews and terminations of employment.
Using a calm, solution-focused approach, Melissa takes the time to understand each client’s unique needs and the challenges they face. As a strong advocate for her clients, Melissa has a knack for breaking down complex legal issues and distilling key facts into clear, persuasive arguments. She is adept at considering all issues in a case and effectively advocating her client’s position.
She has appeared before the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Labour Boards, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, the New Brunswick Court of King’s Bench, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, as well as in arbitrations and before other tribunals.
In addition to her work, Melissa is a member of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Advocates’ Society. Outside of lawyering, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, and taking ceramic courses.
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