Queen’s Marque
600-1741 Lower Water Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 0J2
Dante is a labour and employment lawyer specializing in pensions, benefits, and executive compensation. Dante helps employers and plan administrators establish, maintain and administer benefits and pension plans and represents them in regulatory proceedings and claim-related disputes. He also assists plans with reviewing investment subscription agreements and service contracts, and advises on plan governance, texts and policies.
Dante provides full service in labour and employment matters, from employment agreements, policies, and equity compensation plans, to collective bargaining, workforce management, and dispute resolution. His ultimate goal in all matters is to develop an understanding of his client’s interests and help them reach practical, lasting resolutions as quickly as possible.
A former mathematics professor and, prior to that, professional Lego model builder, Dante takes joy in solving difficult technical problems, employing creativity within a framework, and explaining complex concepts to audiences of varying sophistication. In addition to his quantitative abilities, Dante brings focused thought, determination and dedication to his work.
Dante has interest in all things tech and innovation and has been leading practice re-engineering efforts in the labour and employment group at Stewart McKelvey. He is a passionate supporter of professional development, as a frequent author of thought leadership pieces, invited speaker on legal topics, and organizer of seminars, webinars and conferences.
Education & Career
Education
Certificate in Pension Law, Osgoode Hall, 2017
Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, LLB/JD, 2014
Tulane University, PhD (Mathematics), 2006
Wesleyan University, BA, 2001
Activities
Section Executive, CBA National Pension & Benefits Section, 2023-present
Council Member, CPBI Atlantic Council, 2019-present
Board Member, Halifax Sexual Health Centre, 2016-2023
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Thought Leadership
Discovery: Atlantic Education & the Law – Issue 12
April 28, 2023
Federal pension update: OSFI seeks input on proposed investment risk management guidance
April 14, 2022
Federal pay equity comes into force August 31, 2021
July 08, 2021
Atlantic Canada pension and benefits outlook 2020
January 13, 2020
Pension plan recovers overpayments made to deceased
November 06, 2019
Atlantic Canada pension and benefits countdown to 2019
December 28, 2018
Client Update: New Nova Scotia temporary solvency relief for defined benefit pension plans
August 10, 2017
Presentations
Co-presenter, “Federal Focus”, Stewart McKelvey Labour and Employment webinar
January 27, 2022