Lisa Stam is member of the Labour, Employment and Employee Benefits Law group at Baker & McKenzie's Toronto office. Prior to joining Baker & McKenzie, Ms. Stam worked in private practice with a boutique firm specializing in pension, employment and labour law. She is a member of the Ontario Bar Association and President of the Canadian Netherlands Business and Professionals Association. Ms. Stam has appeared at various levels of court and tribunals, including before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.

Practice Focus

Ms. Stam focuses on employment and administrative law litigation, and provides domestic and international employment advice. She participates in drafting offer letters and employment contracts, workplace policies and handbooks, and advising on bonus and commission plans. Ms. Stam also handles matters related to workplace privacy issues, independent contractors, confidential and proprietary information — including discipline and terminations, reductions in force and other cost-cutting measures.

Representative Legal Matters

• Advise various employers on ongoing employment matters and human rights issues.
• Represent large multi-national in reduction of force in Canada.
• Act for large Ontario university in various labour, human rights and administrative law matters.
• Advise various car dealerships on day to day employment matters.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Canadian Bar Association
• Ontario Bar Association

Admission

Ontario~Canada (2004)

Education

Dalhousie University  (LL.B.)
University of Toronto  (B.A.)