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Jennifer Duff practises in all areas of labour and employment law at Shields Hunt Duff Strachan, with a focus on representing unions and their members, as well as employees in employment law matters. Jennifer strives to ensure that her clients understand the legal process and feel as comfortable and confident as possible as they navigate through the various stages of litigation. She appears in matters before federal and provincial courts, boards, tribunals, and arbitrators on behalf of public and private sector unions and employees. She is fluently bilingual and serves clients in English and French. Jennifer also provides workplace investigation services, ensuring that parties are treated in an objective, efficient, and effective manner, and preparing timely reports that contain clear findings and effective recommendations to help employers meet their legal obligations.
A partner in the firm since 2015, Jennifer was called to the Ontario Bar in 2003, after articling with Shields & Hunt. Jennifer graduated from the National Program at the University of Ottawa, receiving her Common Law LL.B. in 2000, and her Civil Law LL.L. in 2002.
Outside of her law practice, along with her husband, Jennifer spends her time enjoying the busy life of a mother of three active children. Jennifer enjoys travelling with her family and experiencing what the world has to offer.