Mrs. Stokes has practiced management side labour law since graduating from Dalhousie University in 1999. Prior to law school, Ms. Stokes worked at a research institute in Asia, participating in a number of development projects in Asia and South America. Since becoming a lawyer, she has represented a wide variety of clients, including large public sector clients, construction companies, mining corporations and First Nations. Ms. Stokes interests include grievance arbitrations, Labour Board work, construction labour law, human rights, educational seminars and occupational health and safety.
Education:
- Dalhousie University – LL.B. (1999)
- University of Alberta – B.A. (1991)
Memberships & Associations:
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
- Sudbury and District Law Association
- Ontario Human Resource Professional Association
- Advocates Society
- John Howard Society – Past Board Member
- Children’s Community Network – Past Board Member
- Sudbury HRPA – Past Board Member
- Ontario Labour Relations Board Advisory Committee – Past Committee Member
- Sudbury Community Foundation – Board Member