Katharine has experience investigating allegations of workplace misconduct, including harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and other breaches of workplace policies, in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

 

Drawing on her background as a litigator, she has a clear understanding of how investigations are scrutinized by courts, tribunals and arbitrators, and ensures that her findings and credibility assessments are clearly rooted in the evidence and supported by well-reasoned analysis.

 

Katharine applies trauma-informed investigation techniques in order to engage effectively with witnesses and conduct investigations with professionalism, discretion, sensitivity and respect for all individuals involved.

 

While maintaining a strong focus on procedural fairness, she tailors her approach in order to address practical realities and organizational circumstances. In addition to her investigative work, Katharine regularly advises organizations on investigation processes, workplace policies, and best practices for managing complaints and mitigating risk, and provides related training.

 

Katharine holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Saint Mary’s University and a Juris Doctor from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. In her spare time, she volunteers on the Board of Directors of two local theatre organizations.