Chair
John Bartolomeo
Past Chair
Michael Julian Edmonds he/him
Workplace Safety & Insurance Appeals Tribunal
Associate Counsel to the Chair
Vice-Chair
Kelly Rodrigues she/her
Regional Municipality of Durham-Legal Dept
Solicitor
Kelly Rodrigues
Biography
Kelly completed her legal education at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University with a specialization in Business Law. Upon graduation, Kelly was awarded the Gowling WLG R.A. Smith Prize in Advocacy. Kelly joined the Region of Durham’s Legal Services team as an articling student in 2021 where she continues to work as a Solicitor. Kelly’s practice is focused on Labour and Employment Law. She provides legal advice and representation on a wide range of matters, including grievance arbitrations, collective bargaining, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodations, and workplace safety and insurance matters.Secretary (Sections)
Kevin M. Brown he/him
Ministry of Labour - Office of the Worker Adviser
Kevin M. Brown
Biography
Kevin is general counsel for the Office of the Worker Adviser. An agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, the OWA provides free legal services to injured workers, survivors, and workers who have experienced reprisals under the OHSA. He is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School.
Newsletter Editor
Lila Amara
Lawyer
Public Affairs Liaison
Angela M. Powell
Senior Policy Adviser
CPD Liaison
Julia Lynne Noble
Regional Representative
Connor John Terrence Henderson
Member-At-Large
Lois C. Cromarty
Member-At-Large
Joanna Strozak
Section Executive Liaison
Janet Green
Ontario Bar Association
Coordinator, Sections
Policy and Professional Development Lawyer
Jenny Commisso