ABOUT
Stephany Mandin
Stephany Mandin is the founder and principal of Mandin Law, where she has built a reputation as a formidable and zealous advocate whose passion for client service shines through every facet of her work.
Acting for clients as varied and diverse as Canadian society itself, she uses a combination of negotiation, advocacy and strategic advice to resolve disputes in a wide range of practice areas – including complex commercial disputes, workplace claims and human rights complaints.
Whatever their background, clients know their matter is in safe hands with Stephany, who develops an approach tailored to the unique needs of the individual in front of her, taking into account the facts of their situation, their cost constraints and their ultimate goals.
From the very outset of her career, Stephany has left her mark on the legal profession. As a student at Osgoode Hall Law School, she made an immediate impression winning the first year negotiation competition, excelling in her studies and nurturing her passion for social justice at both Parkdale Community Legal Services clinic and Pro Bono Students Canada.
After her call to the bar, Stephany continued to shine, honing her negotiation and advocacy skills in practice – first at a leading litigation firm and later as a partner at commercial litigation boutique Goldman Hine, where she remains of counsel to the firm – before founding Mandin Law in 2018.
In a few short years, Stephany has established Mandin Law as a haven for every-day Canadians seeking its unique brand of caring, compassionate and individualized legal assistance.
Throughout her time in practice, Stephany has fed a constant hunger for learning, obtaining a masters degree in socio-legal studies, with a focus on Charter jurisprudence and economic discrimination. More recently, Stephany completed the Osgoode Certificate in Entertainment Law to support her burgeoning niche practice acting for artists in commercial deals and disputes.
In addition, Stephany has imparted some of her own knowledge to York University undergraduates, teaching a course on women and law to students at her alma mater.
Beyond work, Stephany plays an active role in the profession, as a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association and the Advocates’ Society. Outside of the legal community, Stephany also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Madison Community Services, a non-profit organization promoting health, recovery and integration of those with mental health challenges.
SERVICES
There are few scarier or more disorienting times in a person’s life than the early days of a legal dispute, especially if it is their first experience of our overburdened and often-overwhelming justice system.
At Mandin Law, Stephany’s calm and comforting manner combines with her practical and strategic advice to ease the stress of the situation for clients, allowing them to take control of their own matter and get themselves on the road to resolution, whether that arrives via the courtroom or some alternative form of dispute resolution.
ADVOCACY:
No two disputes are the same and no two parties ever enter litigation with the same aims, which is why Stephany structures her approach on an individual, results-driven basis. Whether a client wants to avoid a lawsuit, enforce a payment, or simply have their day in court, Stephany reviews the potential risks and rewards of each option before helping them settle on the plan of action that best suits their interests.
Stephany’s substantial trial experience has seen her argue cases at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. However, decision-making capability in our modern justice system extends well beyond the courts, and Stephany has encountered many of the administrative tribunals entrusted with those responsibilities in our province. During her career, she has advocated successfully for clients at the Ontario Labour Board, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, Ontario Securities Commission, Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal and the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly the Ontario Municipal Board).
At Mandin Law, we provide experienced legal counsel across a broad range of civil and administrative matters, including:
SEXUAL ASSAULT, HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
HUMAN RIGHTS CLAIMS AND CHARTER VIOLATIONS
If you believe that your Charter or human rights have been adversely impacted, Mandin Law can provide strategic advice tailored to your specific needs and circumstances for an effective resolution of your claims.
EMPLOYMENT LAW
Mandin Law represents employers and employees at all levels of court, human rights and labour boards, and has successfully resolved employment issues such as workplace harassment, wrongful termination and breach of duties.
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
Mandin Law has worked with a variety of musicians and other artists requiring assistance navigating the entertainment law sphere, including in disputes with labels and management over royalties, ownership of master recordings, intellectual property and licensing.
CONSTRUCTION LIEN CLAIMS
Mandin Law has acted for clients who have had a lien placed on their property, as well as for contractors seeking to enforce a lien. We provide advice in respect of the Construction Act, and can assist in effectively defending or pursuing your lien claim.
EXPROPRIATION, MUNICIPAL AND PLANNING DISPUTES (LPAT)
Mandin Law has acted for clients in respect of various municipal and re-zoning matters, and is experienced in the areas of expropriation claims by property owners, resisting or seeking to enforce a re-zoning application, judicial review applications and matters before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (formerly Ontario Municipal Board)
COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES
From purchasing a house to buying a business, contracts touch every aspect of our lives. Mandin Law has experience representing clients involved in all types of contract dispute , including real estate agreements, lease and licensing agreements, franchise agreements, construction agreements, services and sales agreements, shareholder agreements and partnership agreements.
ESTATE LITIGATION
Whether you are seeking to enforce a Will, vary provisions for support or are in the midst of a family dispute respecting the distribution of assets, Mandin Law can provide you with the advice and representation best suited to your specific needs.
ARBITRATION OR MEDIATION
In addition to formal litigation, Mandin Law is experienced in alternative dispute resolution. Stephany believes in selecting the forum that will most effectively and efficiently resolve your matter and has represented clients in both mediation and arbitration hearings.
SERVICES
ADVICE:
Although the phrase “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” finds its origins in the medical field, it’s a maxim Mandin Law lives by. Not all legal work is reactive, and with the provision of strategic and practical advice, clients can identify and avoid potential issues by protecting their interests from the outset.
Thanks to Stephany’s extensive litigation experience, Mandin law has witnessed almost every imaginable way for a personal or professional relationship to devolve into an ugly court fight, and leverages those insights to reduce the chances of a similar breakdown happening in the future for clients.
While some conflicts are unavoidable, at minimum Stephany’s advice in the following areas best position her clients in the event things take a turn for the worse:
Workplace policies, training and investigations
In the last couple of decades, amendments to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act have revolutionized employers’ responsibilities when it comes to matters of workplace violence and sexual harassment. Mandin Law helps employers stay in compliance with ever-changing workplace laws, drafting policies, conducting training and investigating compliance when they arise. Stephany also routinely advises on matters related to human rights, Charter violations and constitutional issues.
Employment contracts
The written employment contract lies at the foundation an the relationship between employer and employee. Mandin Law prepares, reviews and critically evaluates these critical documents, ensuring they properly reflect the rights, obligations and expectations of the parties. Mandin Law also assesses severance packages and termination clauses – some of the most litigated provisions in the world of Ontario employment law.
Entertainment Law
At Mandin Law, Stephany puts her Osgoode Certificate in Entertainment Law to use on behalf of artists seeking to retain creative and financial control over their art, music and intellectual property. She also provides advice regarding licensing, royalties and publishing contracts.
Estate planning
Some family disputes are unavoidable, but the best way to minimize the changes of a fight over your estate after you’re gone is to have your Will and powers of attorney for property or personal care drafted by an experienced lawyer.
Family law agreements
Some family disputes are unavoidable, but the best way to minimize the changes of a fight over your estate after you’re gone is to have your Will and powers of attorney for property or personal care drafted by an experienced lawyer.
Corporate and commercial contracts
Mandin Law helps individuals and businesses ensure they are fully protected when entering into contracts such as shareholder agreements and residential or commercial leases.
NEWS
Sex workers facing increased safety risks
BY AMANDA SILLIKER Jade is going into a client meeting alone. She does not have a lone worker monitoring device and knows very little about the client. These meetings often occur after hours and out of public view. Like many jobs, she is at risk for a variety of...
Bill C-45 cracks down on harassment in workplaces
OTTAWA — The time has come to crack down on harassment in federal workplaces, including Parliament Hill, says Employment Minister Patty Hajdu.“Parliament Hill features distinct power imbalances that perpetuate the culture that people with a lot of power and prestige...
New app raises thorny legal issues: Mandin
A new app designed to help victims of sexual assault find each other could harm their case if they decide to pursue criminal charges or a civil suit, Toronto civil litigator Stephany Mandin tells Metro News.“I would be hesitant to encourage people to use this,” says...
New rules seek to improve workplace complaints process
Toronto civil litigator Stephany Mandin hopes Ontario’s new rules governing workplace sexual violence and harassment will give employees the courage to report such incidents.“It calls for more accountability for employers and a level of consistency for the employees,...
CONTACT US
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