Matthew Rutledge
Toronto
Summary
I have a proven track record of successfully representing clients in land development and expropriation matters, developing legal strategies, and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of planning law, expropriation law, municipal law, and civil litigation. Energetic and analytical, I enjoy working both independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Lawyer
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
05.2021 - Current
- Developed expertise in specific practice areas (planning, municipal, and expropriation law), becoming a trusted resource for colleagues and clients alike.
- Assisted partners in high-profile cases (including large mixed-use development applications/appeals and expropriation claims in excess of $50MM), contributing valuable insights that led to successful outcomes.
- Drafted clear and persuasive legal documents, including pleadings, facta, written argument submissions, witness/expert statements, briefs, motions materials, and various types contracts (development charge agreements, various Expropriations Act and Planning Act Agreements, easement agreements, development agreements, crane swing and tieback agreements, minutes of settlement, etc.).
- Presented compelling oral arguments in court hearings and trials, effectively advocating for clients' interests.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support informed decision-making and develop winning case strategies.
- Utilized legal software to increase efficiency and quality of service to clients.
Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Officer
Public Health Agency of Canada
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained an understanding of local, provincial, and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Updated and organized internal digital reference libraries for national, regional, provincial and international response plans for all-hazards emergency response, drafted position-specific training material and operating procedures for PHAC’s Regional Emergency Coordination Centre (RECC) staff, and developed training scenarios for use in small-scale exercises and drills based on national and regional hazards.
Associate, RBC Career Launch Program
Royal Bank of Canada
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Part of the 2017 cohort for RBC's Career Launch Program, which was designed to give recent graduates applicable work experience and personal development within in the banking industry for career skills.
- Supported RBC clients with their differing banking needs, product information/promotion, and engaging with clients to help with the transition to digital banking.
- Kept an up to date knowledge and understanding of anti-money laundering requirements and fraud detection.
- Through RBC's mentoring opportunities, provided one-on-one guidance sessions for under-privileged youth seeking support with resume writing, interviewing skills or job offer negotiation techniques.
Education
J.D. - Law
University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Honours Environmental Sciences And Geography
Mcmaster University
Hamilton, ON05-2016
Skills
- Litigation
- Oral advocacy
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Legal analysis and research
Languages
English
Certification
- Called to the Ontario Bar, 2021.
Timeline
Associate Lawyer
Fogler, Rubinoff LLP
05.2021 - Current
Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Officer
Public Health Agency of Canada
05.2018 - 09.2018
Associate, RBC Career Launch Program
Royal Bank of Canada
03.2017 - 09.2017
J.D. - Law
University of New Brunswick
Bachelor of Science - Honours Environmental Sciences And Geography
Mcmaster University
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