Mathews Dinsdale lawyers from coast-to-coast recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as leaders in Labour Law, Employment Law, Construction Labour Relations, Occupational Health & Safety Law and Workers’ Compensation Law.
Maureen M. Quinlan*
Partner Toronto, T: 416.869.8553 F: 416.862.8247 mquinlan@mathewsdinsdale.com
Divinia Nyarko, Paralegal Assistant 416.862.8280 x306 dnyarko@mathewsdinsdale.com
Biography
Law Society of Ontario
Queen’s University, LL.B.
University of Toronto, B.A. (Hons.)
Canadian Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocates’ Society
Maureen Quinlan is a senior litigation lawyer. Maureen’s practice is focused primarily on employment litigation, particularly in claims covered by Employment Practice Liability Insurance (EPLI). Maureen is panel counsel for several major Canadian insurers in the EPLI area.
Maureen has significant experience representing clients in civil litigation and statutory proceedings defending claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment and constructive dismissal. In addition, Maureen has expertise acting for employers in claims related to both short-term and long-term disability benefits, as well as defending employers in claims of discrimination and alleged failure to accommodate. Maureen is known for effectively managing complex litigation in a timely and cost-effective manner. She acts as a strategic partner for many clients and provides proactive advice on a wide range of labour and employment-related issues including employment standards, employment contracts, wrongful dismissal, unjust dismissal, human rights, privacy and workplace safety and insurance in both the provincial and federal context.
Maureen has a breadth of knowledge regarding cannabis in the workplace and provides strategic advice to employers regarding the complexities related to cannabis in the workplace. Maureen is a Partner in our Toronto office.
* Denotes practicing through a law corporation
Industry recognition
The Legal 500 CanadaLabour and Employment Law
Canadian Legal Lexpert®Employment Law – Employer
Canadian Legal Lexpert®Labour Law – Management
Presentations
EPLI Update – Still Living in a COVID World
Presentation for Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
Mental Health in the Workplace: The Biggest ‘Accommodation Trend
17th Annual Current Issues in Employment Law, Ontario Bar Association
High Stakes: Discussing Cannabis in the Workplace
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Labour Relations Seminar
A New Beginning: The Intelligence Revolution
2018 Human Resources Professionals Association Annual Conference & Trade Show
New and Evolving Issues in Workplace Accommodation
2017 Human Resources Professionals Association Annual Conference & Tradeshow
Medical Marijuana – Hashing out your Accommodation Obligations
Ontario Bar Association Conference
News
Mathews Dinsdale recognized by The Legal500 Canada 2023 as a leading firm in Labour and Employment, highlighting our national reach. Testimonial - "It is the only workplace law firm with offices from coast-to-coast, so being a national organization ourselves this is extremely important to us. It was Canada’s first law firm to devote its practice to employment law."
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