Queen’s Marque
600-1741 Lower Water Street
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 0J2
Language(s) spoken: English, French
Bar Admission(s): Nova Scotia, 2021
Legal Assistant(s): Crystal Palmer
William takes a practical approach to client issues that encompasses not only legal matters but holistically addresses the challenges faced by both unionized and non-unionized employers of all ranges. Throughout his practice, Will has addressed:
- Performance management and discipline
- Termination, severance, and claims of wrongful dismissal
- Union applications for certification and collective bargaining
- Labour relations, grievances, and arbitrations
- Employment and contractor agreements, policies, and procedures
Education & Career
Education
Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, JD, 2020
Acadia University, BKin, 2016
Activities
Pro-bono, Accès Justice Access (Legal Information Centre), 2018
Vice president academic, Student Animal Law Association, Schulich School of Law, 2018
Pro-bono, Dalhousie Student Advocacy Service, 2018
Pro-bono, Atlantic Refugee and Immigration Services, 2017 – 2018
Accolades
Lorne O. Clarke Prize in Dispute Resolution
Alistair Fraser Award for Excellence in Contracts
Acadia University Scholar
Recipient, George Wilbert Cox Cup and Medal
Two-time recipient, Student/Athlete Community Service Award
Two-time Russ Jackson National Award Finalist
Thought Leadership
An end to vaccine mandates? Considerations for employers
March 01, 2022
Ontario ban on non-competes does not apply to agreements before October 25, 2021 – new case
February 08, 2022
Nova Scotia relaunches Paid Sick Leave Program
January 12, 2022
Work life balance and ban on non-competes – changes to laws in Ontario
December 17, 2021
Nova Scotia workers can now access paid COVID-19 sick days – “stay tuned for the details”
May 13, 2021
Canadian carbon tax is here to stay: Supreme Court rules Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act constitutional
March 25, 2021
Canada’s carbon tax – an increase and a refresher
January 14, 2021