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Madison Stemmler

Toronto,ON

Summary

A pragmatic, collaborative and compassionate advocate committed to providing practical and business-minded advice in all areas of workplace law. Navigates high stress environments with resilience and excels in complex problem-solving, critical thinking, and persuasive communication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lawyer (Employment Services Group)

Bennett Jones LLP
Toronto, Ontario
05.2018 - Current
  • Advising employer clients on employment standards, occupational health and safety, human rights, wrongful dismissal, collective bargaining, and labour disputes.
  • Supporting employer clients in navigating complex civil litigation and labour disputes.
  • Drafting submissions for Ontario's Superior Court, Small Claims Court, Human Rights Tribunal, and Labour Relations Board.
  • Analyzing and updating workplace handbooks and policies to ensure alignment with employment regulations.
  • Conducting comprehensive workplace investigations, and drafting thorough investigation reports.
  • Delivering educational sessions on various employment and labor law subjects.

Student Caseworker

Queen's Elder Law Clinic
Kingston, Ontario
09.2018 - 04.2019
  • Conducted intake interviews to determine clients' eligibility and suitability for program.
  • Independently managed client files from intake to the final execution of various estate planning documents.
  • Prepared various estate planning documents.
  • Developed relationships with local agencies to ensure access to necessary services for clients.

Junior Accounts Payable Clerk

Traugott Building Contractors Inc.
Cambridge, Ontario
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Helped manage overflow work in Accounting Department.
  • Independently managed invoice receipt and payment processing.
  • Facilitated resolution of billing issues by collaborating with suppliers.

Storefront Clerk

Pet Valu
Kitchener, Ontario
07.2014 - 01.2017
  • Regularly outperformed sales targets and set new benchmarks for items sold per basket.
  • Guided customers in selecting products tailored to their pets' individual needs.
  • Developed methods to calm hostile customers and address conflicts amicably.

Education

J.D. -

Queen's University - Faculty of Law
Kingston, ON
04-2020

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Criminal Justice and Public Policy

University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
04-2017

Skills

  • Employment law
  • Legal research
  • Legal analysis
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Client management
  • Team collaboration
  • Policy drafting

Certification

  • Law Society of Ontario: Called to the Bar in 2021

Affiliations

  • Dedicated to singlehandedly keeping physical bookstores alive and in business with my reading addiction.
  • Committed to finding the perfect grilled cheese recipe.
  • Touring the Toronto restaurant scene in search of the best steak tartare.

Timeline

Student Caseworker

Queen's Elder Law Clinic
09.2018 - 04.2019

Lawyer (Employment Services Group)

Bennett Jones LLP
05.2018 - Current

Junior Accounts Payable Clerk

Traugott Building Contractors Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018

Storefront Clerk

Pet Valu
07.2014 - 01.2017

J.D. -

Queen's University - Faculty of Law

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Criminal Justice and Public Policy

University of Guelph
Madison Stemmler