Danielle E Stampley

Danielle, a partner at the firm, has represented clients at all levels of court in multiple provinces across Canada, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the Canada Industrial Labour Relations Board and various professional regulatory bodies.

In her labour practice, Danielle advises and advocates for unions and professional associations on a wide range of issues: certification, collective agreement matters, labour board matters and civil litigation, particularly judicial review and appellate proceedings. Danielle also advises unions and professional organizations on their pension and benefit plans and represents them in court. She has advised both private and public-sector unions in multiple sectors, including energy, post-secondary education and transportation.

In her employment practice, Danielle advises non-unionized employees throughout the employment relationship. She regularly reviews employment agreements, assists with new employment negotiation, and provides advice and representation after an employment relationship has ended. She has represented employees in civil and human rights proceedings from a wide range of industries, including finance, technology, start-ups, health care and post-secondary education. Danielle also represents employees in employment-related class actions.

Danielle began her employment and labour practice at a boutique employment and labour firm in Toronto. Before that, Danielle was a litigator in New York, where she represented pension funds and other institutional investors in securities class-action litigation. Prior to entering private practice, Danielle served as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Ellen Barbera on the Maryland Court of Appeals.

Outside of work, Danielle volunteers with Democrats Abroad Canada and Pro Bono Ontario.