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Tessa Belliveau

Dieppe,NB

Summary

Hardworking, reliable and personable lawyer with strong ability in oral advocacy and legal drafting. Looking to expand skill set in new professional environment. Offering strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mindset.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate

Stewart McKelvey
Moncton, NB
01.2020 - Current
  • Successfully shifted legal practice from general litigation and insurance defence to labour and employment.
  • Provided legal advice to clients on a variety of matters.
  • Developed skills in client management and prioritizing competing demands.
  • Reviewed contracts for accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulation.
  • Successfully argued in court at trial level and New Brunswick Court of Appeal, in French and English.
  • Conducted workplace investigations, grievances, trials and other legal proceedings autonomously.
  • Advised employers with respect to workplace policies, disciplinary procedures and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Held various leadership roles within the firm including Senior Associate Liaison, Diversity and Inclusion - Women's Initiative office representative, member of student recruitment committee and formal student mentor.
  • Presented at many virtual and in-person conferences on various topics.

Associate

Stewart McKelvey
Moncton, NB
06.2014 - 12.2019
  • Provided support to senior counsel on complex litigation matters.
  • Drafted briefs, legal memorandums, investigative reports, employment and contractor agreements, policies and procedures and other legal documents in French and English.
  • Attended various workshops on legal drafting and intensive trial advocacy.

Summer & Articling Student

Stewart McKelvey
Moncton
06.2012 - 06.2014
  • Developed strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
  • Developed effective time management skills.

Member

Governance Committee of the Centre des arts et de la culture Dieppe
Dieppe, NB
09.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for reviewing Board's administrative policies for regulatory compliance and overall consistency.

Member

Community Investment Committee, United Way
Moncton, NB
09.2019 - 12.2021
  • Reviewed funding applications for the upcoming year.
  • Evaluated funding applications and presented opinion to committee members on strength of applications.

Committee Member

CBA - NB Women Lawyers Forum
Moncton, NB
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Helped organize annual forum held in Moncton, New Brunswick.
  • Responsible for choosing topic for forum and reaching out to appropriate speakers on topic and coordinating presentation.

Education

J.D. - Common Law, Français

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
06-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Specialization in Psychology

Université De Moncton
Moncton, NB
05-2010

Languages

French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual

Affiliations

  • Yoga & Spinning
  • Avid reader
  • Member, Occupational Health & Safety Committee, Canadian Counsel to Employers
  • Mentor, Pro Bono Students Canada, Université de Moncton Chapter (2018-2019)
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Member

Governance Committee of the Centre des arts et de la culture Dieppe
09.2023 - Current

Senior Associate

Stewart McKelvey
01.2020 - Current

Member

Community Investment Committee, United Way
09.2019 - 12.2021

Committee Member

CBA - NB Women Lawyers Forum
01.2019 - 12.2019

Associate

Stewart McKelvey
06.2014 - 12.2019

Summer & Articling Student

Stewart McKelvey
06.2012 - 06.2014

J.D. - Common Law, Français

University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Arts - Specialization in Psychology

Université De Moncton

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