Megan Smith

Lawyer

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Megan's practice is concentrated primarily in the areas of labour and employment law and human rights law.

Megan Smith

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Megan is a dedicated and experienced lawyer, practicing primarily in the areas of labour and employment law, as well as human rights law.

Her practice spans a wide range of employment and labour law matters. She advises both provincially and federally regulated employers and employees on all aspects of the employment relationship, including employment contracts and policies, respectful workplace complaints, accommodation requests, workplace health and safety, and employment terminations. Additionally, Megan has significant experience in navigating complex constructive and wrongful dismissal cases, as well as defending and pursuing human rights complaints. She also provides advice in relation to the employment-related aspects of commercial transactions.

Megan represents employers in labour arbitrations and proceedings before the Manitoba Labour Board, providing strategic counsel on the full spectrum of workplace issues.

Beyond her labour and employment focus, Megan represents clients in Inquest proceedings.

Megan was a summer student at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP in 2012 and 2013 and returned as an articling student in 2014. She joined the firm as an associate in 2015, and became a partner in 2023.


Additional Information

J.D., University of Manitoba, 2014

B.Sc. (maj.), University of Manitoba, 2011

Manitoba, 2015

Hon. Archibald S. Dewar Award for Advocacy, 2013
Participant in the Solomon Greenberg Moot, 2013
Pitblado Scholar, Faculty of Law Dean’s Honour List, 2011-2012
D’Arcy and Deacon Entrance Scholarship, 2011

Volunteer, Legal Help Centre, 2014-Present

Manitoba Law Students Association, Graduation Committee Chair, 2013-2014

Pro Bono Students Canada, Volunteer, 2011-2013

  • Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) Manitoba
  • Advocates for Employers of Canada (AEC)
  • Manitoba