Practice

Sheila graduated from Queen's University Law School in 1993 with several awards in labour law, administrative law and legal writing. She articled at another prominent union side labour firm, and was called to the bar in 1995.

For a number of years, Sheila focused on legal writing, specializing in clear language and design. Her clients included Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) and the Toronto Workers' Health and Safety Legal Clinic, where she co-edited a clear language guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and wrote extensively about workers' rights and industry-specific health hazards.

She joined RWBH in 2002 as a researcher and has since returned to litigation. Her primary areas of practice include representing OPSEU members at labour arbitration hearings and assisting RNAO members with disciplinary matters at the College of Nurses and the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board.

Education

• Admitted to the Ontario Bar – 1995
• Queen's Law (LLB) – 1993
• University of Toronto (Hon. BSc) – 1987

Activities

• Sheila’s volunteer activities have included literacy tutoring (St. Christopher House) and writing legal materials for a women’s crisis centre.
• Sheila has served on boards for inner city, child-centred organizations, and is involved in organizing women’s hockey. You can catch her games at Moss Park Arena.
• Sheila is an avid cyclist who commutes to work through rain, snow, sun and sleet.