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Sara G. Parchello is a lawyer at Bennett Jones LLP whose practice focuses on employment and labour law, especially within the retail, hospitality, and mining industries. She is a specialized resource for HR professionals and in-house counsel generalists who consult with her on employment-related issues, including drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants, human resources policy development, accommodation and disabilities, and advice on workplace harassment complaints and investigations. Sara also provides employment litigation services and labour arbitration in the provincial and federal sector. She is regularly engaged by clients to provide training regarding respect in the workplace, with a focus on employer obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Human Rights Code. Previously, Sara was Vice-President & Associate General Counsel at the Hudson’s Bay Company and was also an associate at another leading Canadian law firm. She was previously an advisory board member of Practical Law Canada and board member for the Opterus Rebel with a Cause Awards.
Sara holds a B.A. in International Studies with high honours from the University of Saskatchewan (2000) and an LL.B. from the University of Ottawa (2006). She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007. Sara also completed the Business Leadership for Women Lawyers through the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
