Jennifer Philpott

B.B.A. (Hons.) (Co-op), Brock University, 2016
J.D., University of Ottawa, 2019
Call to the Bar: Ontario, 2020

A natural problem-solver, Jennifer is committed to delivering strategic solutions tailored to her clients' unique objectives and needs. She provides practical, business-minded advice that helps employers navigate workplace challenges and legal risk with confidence.

With a broad labour, employment, and human rights practice, Jennifer regularly advises employers on wrongful and constructive dismissal claims, employment agreements, workplace policies and procedures, human rights and accommodation issues, labour relations, and day-to-day workplace management. She also represents clients in litigation and administrative proceedings and has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and in private arbitrations and mediations.

Jennifer is a member of the firm's workplace investigations team. She conducts independent investigations into complaints of harassment, discrimination, and workplace misconduct, with a focus on ensuring that the process is fair, thorough, and sensitive to those involved.

Jennifer earned her J.D. from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Common Law and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Brock University's Goodman School of Business. She continues to support students and emerging professionals through her involvement with Brock University's Law Plus Program. Jennifer is also a member of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE) and sits on its Privacy Committee.

Outside the office, you'll likely find her in the kitchen testing a new recipe or out tracking down the next great restaurant.