Robin Kelly-Ann Parker

Robin has seen the justice system from all sides, as a prosecutor and defence counsel, an advocate for victims and witnesses, and as an investigator and decision maker. For over 25 years, she has argued countless trials and appeals across Ontario, Iqaluit, and the Northwest Territories. She works in and with Indigenous communities and brings a trauma-informed approach to all aspects of her law practice.

Robin started her career as a federal prosecutor in 1996. In that role, she appeared in every level of court, arguing criminal and constitutional issues. She developed an expertise in international criminal law, including extradition, mutual legal assistance, and war crimes. She advised the Prime Minister’s office and was involved in sensitive diplomatic efforts. During her time with government, she was given an Award of Merit for her service.

After leaving public service in 2013, Robin has been involved in every type of criminal and quasi-criminal proceeding, including murder, wiretap and organized crime cases with domestic and internationally gathered evidence, complex fraud and regulatory cases. She was appointed by the Federal Court to assist with the security certificate litigation, and has also been appointed as amicus curiae. She is trusted by her colleagues when they are in difficulty, defending Law Society and Law Pro cases. She represents witnesses and has mediated allegations of wrongdoing as an alternative to the criminal justice system.

As a certified workplace investigator, Robin works with employers and educational institutions to investigate allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and human rights complaints. She brings a detail oriented and solutions focused approach to her work. She is committed to empowering her clients, and creative problem solving.

Robin is a dedicated lifelong learner. She was called to the Bar in 1996, after completing her law degree at Dalhousie. In 2008 she was given an award of Distinction from Oxford University for her Master of Studies in International Human Rights Law. She received her certification from University of Toronto’s Workplace Investigations Program, and is continuing her studies in the Conflict Management Certificate Program at Conrad Grebel University College, at the University of Waterloo.