Profile
Gillian is a member of Miller Thomson’s corporate team and Education Law practice group, approaching her work with school boards, municipalities, health care services and businesses with the first-hand experience of a decision-maker, and the background of a litigator. She understands that sound legal advice, combined with solid corporate and governance practices, are essential to good organizational outcomes.
Gillian has advocated for her clients at numerous administrative tribunals as a former staff lawyer for a community legal clinic. Her knowledge of the public policy process, combined with her experience as the past Chair of the Halton District School Board, Vice Chair of William Osler Health Services, and a member of numerous other Boards of Directors inform her pragmatic approach to legal issues.
Gillian began her legal career as a
general practitioner in community-based law firms in northern
Gillian continues to be an active member of her own community, and appreciates any opportunity to enjoy hiking, cycling and skiing with her husband and four children.
Education
- LL.B., Queen's University, 1991
- Master's of Public Administration, Queen's University, 1988
- B.A. (Hons.), Political Studies, Queen's University, 1984
Professional Achievements
- Certificate in Effective Health Care Governance, Ontario Hospitals Association,
- Principles and Practices of Effective School Board Governance, Schulich School of Business
Directorships
- Past Director, Centre for Skills Development and Training
- Past Director, Halton Healthcare Services
- Past Director and Vice Chair, William Osler Health Centre
- Past Director, Bennett Long Term Care Centre
- Past Director, Halton Community Legal Services
- Past Director, Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital
- Past Director, Health Insurance Reciprocal of Canada
- Past Director, Big Sisters Association
Community Involvement
- Trustee, Halton District School Board, and past Board Chair
- Chair, Halton District School Board Disciplinary Tribunal
- Past Member, Committee of Adjustments, Town of Halton Hills
Memberships
- Member, Law Society of Upper Canada
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Ontario Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Association for the Practical Studies in Law and Education
- Member, Ontario Public School Boards Association
- Member, Wellington County Law Association
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
Industry Expertise
Key Practice Expertise
Areas of Focus
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Year of Call
- Ontario Bar, 2001
- Alberta Bar, 1994