Daphne L. Maravei

Michael Crichton is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. With over two decades of experience as an intellectual property litigator and strategic adviser, Michael assists both domestic and international clients that engage in a wide range of technologies, including mechanical, electrical, computer hardware and software, manufacturing/fabrication, communications and related technologies. Michael has conducted numerous trials as lead counsel, and particularly focuses on patent, complex trad...

Erin Creber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Erin practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Erin Creber since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erin Creber is held by other lawyers.

Carole Chouinard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Charities / Non-Profit Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Carole practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Carole Chouinard since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carole Chouinard is held by other lawyers.

Marta Siemiarczuk is a Partner and Head of the Family Law Group of Nelligan Law. Marta is a lawyer and arbitrator and practices in the areas of Family Law and Collaborative Family Law, Estates and Civil Litigation. Marta has acted as a co-instructor at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, for Civil Procedure and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program. She is a regular guest lecturer at the University of Ottawa in Family Law. Marta is also a regular columnist on various family law top...

Charles Hofley is a senior labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Ottawa office who maintains a fully bilingual practice. He has more than 30 years of experience advising employers on a broad range of employment and labour matters including terminations, collective agreement negotiation and administration, human rights and social service matters. Charles is an experienced negotiator and regularly appears before boards of arbitration, administrative tribunals and all levels of co...

Sean Bawden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Sean practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Bawden since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Sean Bawden is held by other lawyers.

A strong defender of the view that a messy desk is a sign of creative genius, Colleen Bauman enjoys grappling with legal questions that don’t have an easy answer. Clients and colleagues look to Colleen when facing complex or novel constitutional, labour, or human rights issues. In her down to earth style, Colleen guides them with thoughtful advice that is both practical and tactical. Colleen’s clients include unions, professional associations, employees, other lawyers and even jud...

David is currently focusing his practice on mediating and investigating employment, workplace and sports disputes, areas of law in which he has significant experience. In the past, David has provided advice and representation to both employers and employees with respect to workplace issues of all kinds, including employment litigation, employment standards complaints, human rights proceedings, and occupational health and safety matters. He has also assisted employers in developing and impleme...

John Peters is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. John practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized John Peters since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John Peters is held by other lawyers.

Kelly P. Hart has practised civil litigation with Williams Litigation Lawyers since his call to the bar in 2007. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, he represents clients across Eastern and Northern Ontario, with a focus on Personal Injury Litigation . Growing up on a Manitoba farm, Kelly learned the value of hard work, persistence, and practical problem-solving. These qualities continue to shape his approach to helping clients address the legal and personal challenges that can follow a serious injury ...