Marc (he/him) [biracial] is a mediator, arbitrator and adjudicator. Designated a Chartered Mediator and Chartered Arbitrator by the ADR Institute of Canada, he is in private practice and serves on the online Condominium Authority Tribunal. Passionate about dispute resolution, Marc supports access to justice, inclusion and overcoming systemic bias. A non-lawyer, Marc has had a 20 year affiliation with a law firm where he gained understanding of the business of legal practice and role of dispute resolution in various processes, on a mandatory and optional basis.

Marc earned a Master of Laws in Dispute Resolution at Osgoode Hall Law School. He now serves as a faculty member of the program, where he lectures, and instructs ALDR 6305: In Search of Reconciliation Through Dispute Resolution. Marc is an Academic Partner of the Authentic Allyship Project, where he supports reconciliation as a non-Indigenous ally, and is a faculty at the Canadian Collaborative for Engagement & Conflict Management. Marc has also lectured at Queen’s University, the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, the University of Saskatchewan College of Law, the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association. He has spoken coast-to-coast and in the United States.

Marc has been widely published. He has written books and been featured in peer-reviewed academic journals, including groundbreaking work on gender-identity and text-based, online mediation in the McGill Journal of Dispute Resolution. Marc’s research has also focused on decision maker bias, self-representation and online processes. The founder of ADR Athletics, a web hub focused on supporting the mental health and wellness of dispute resolution practitioners, Marc has chaired related programs for the ADR Institute of Ontario. He was recognized with a 2020 STAR Award by the institution for his leadership, dedication and impact in the field. In 2022, Marc was elected to represent Ontario on the Board of Directors of the ADR Institute of Canada.

Pramila is the Executive Director at ADR Institute of Ontario, an engaging speaker, and Chartered Mediator with over 22 years of experience. Her mediation experience encompasses workplace, residential and commercial properties, personal injury, employment and business-related contractual disputes, statutory accident benefits, community and criminal disputes.

Pramila has held leadership roles as President of the Community Legal Clinic of York Region, Chair of the Social Planning Council of York Region, and Vice-President of the ADR Institute of Ontario. Her work has been featured on CBC radio, televised on CTV, and published in the Toronto Star. She has taught at Schulich School of Business, Toronto Metropolitan University, Centennial College, George Brown College and Seneca College. Pramila has provided coaching, mediation, ADR & leadership training, and consulting services to thousands of participants representing union groups, crown corporations, major Canadian enterprises, faith groups and community organizations across Canada.

In addition to her mediation practice, Pramila has extensive background in Community Development (CD) and uses engagement strategies, research, and her skills in ADR in CD to mobilize and empower community groups and organizations to create and sustain long-lasting positive changes in neighbourhoods across the GTA. In this capacity, Pramila has instructed and mentored students at the Creative Institute for Toronto’s Young Leaders (CITY Leaders) and the Toronto’s Centre for Community Learning and Development. She has led the implementation of hundreds of programs and services and has received numerous leadership and mentorship awards from elected officials at all levels of government for her work in strengthening the community.

Bruce Ally is a dispute resolution specialist who began his mediation career nearly 4 decades ago and has since completed in excess of 4000 mediations. Bruce’s specializations include Personal Injury, Family Mediation, Employment Law, Estate, Construction, Human Rights, and Child Protection, amongst other areas.  He is certified to provide services to the Government of Canada for mediation, arbitration, and investigation services and holds a contract with the Government of Ontario to provide both mediation and workplace restoration services.

Bruce is a member of the Ontario Bar Association ADR section, a certified member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Practitioners (OAMHP), an adjudicator holding membership with the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators, and a member in good standing with the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program Superior Court of Justice. He is a Senior Consultant with Workplace Fairness International and is widely published in numerous areas of mediation. Bruce serves as an arbitrator in private matters, investigates workplace harassment issues, and holds certification as an Ombudsman.

Bruce is an Instructor for the Lawyer as Negotiator Program at Osgoode Hall Law School, the Canadian Co-Editor of Mediate.com, and provides and supervises internships to students for the Q.Med and C.Med designations. He has a BA from York University, a Certificate in Mediation from the University of Toronto, an MA in Psychology at Norwich University, an LLM in ADR at Osgoode Hall Law School, as well as Doctoral Studies in Counselling. Currently, Bruce is in the completion stages of his Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Degree from California Southern University.

Colm has been a full-time ADR practitioner for over 25 years. Colm received his LLM (ADR) from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. He holds the FCIArb designation with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) and the C. Med-Arb designation with the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC).

Colm is an acknowledged Canadian expert in the development of online dispute resolution (ODR) and med-arb processes.  His book, ODR – Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow., co-authored with Marc Bhalla, is the first book on ODR published in Canada, and was released on November 15, 2022.

Colm provides both ODR and med-arb training through the Canadian Collaborative for Engagement & Conflict Management and has been a part-time instructor in ADR at the Faculty of Law, Queen’s University and Humber College.  He is a frequent guest lecturer at Queen’s University, Osgoode Hall Law School and the University of Toronto and has also presented at continuing education programs and conferences provincially, nationally, and internationally.

William is the Vice-President of Cornet Consulting & Mediation Inc., a private alternative dispute resolution service provider in the National Capital Region, the GTA and across Canada. William is a mediator, negotiator, business consultant, investigator, facilitator, trainer, coach, and ADR conflict management system design specialist. He has mediated two-party and multi-party disputes in various contexts, including family, commercial, employment, workplace, human rights, personal injury, and intercultural.  He has conducted over 5,000 mediations, facilitations, coaching and negotiations since 2004.

William has administered, trained and designed ADR workshops for such organizations as Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, Status of Women Canada, Canadian Human Rights Commission, the Attorney General of Ontario, Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI), Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), The Hospice in Geneva (Switzerland), the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and numerous First Nations governments and Indigenous organizations across the country.  He also lectures on ADR, negotiations and conflict resolution at Saint Paul University in Ottawa.

William holds the designations of Chartered Mediator and Accredited Family Mediator. He has earned a BA in Philosophy and Ethics from Saint Paul University and the University of Ottawa, an MA in Conflict Studies with a specialization in Intercultural Mediation from Sherbrooke University, and an LLM in ADR from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University.

Brenda has spent over 20 years honing her skills in the dispute resolution field as a mediator, trainer, facilitator, and conflict management coach. As an entrepreneur specializing in leadership communications, employee engagement and conflict management, Brenda launched Discussions by Design to provide support to both new and senior organisational leaders so that they can develop proactive, energized, and productive high performing teams with measurable results.

Brenda is a National Mediation Trainer and Coach for the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) and served eight years as a Director and Executive Member for the ADR Institute of British Columbia (ADRBC). She is on Health Canada’s Informal Conflict Management Support (ICMS) Roster as a Conflict Management Expert to assist employees of the Federal Government address workplace issues using various dispute resolution processes such as mediation and individual and group conflict management coaching.

As a trainer and facilitator in communication and conflict management, Brenda incorporates the most advanced research and tools in neuroscience and relationship awareness to help organizational teams build greater awareness and skills to effectively manage difficult discussions and work through conflict. She co-developed and facilitated a program on Board Governance and Dispute Resolution which has been delivered internationally.

Brenda received her Certificate in Conflict Resolution from the Justice Institute of British Columbia, her Chartered Mediation (C. Med) designation through the ADR Institute of Canada, and her Certification in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University.

Pramila is the Executive Director at ADR Institute of Ontario, an engaging speaker, and Chartered Mediator with over 22 years of experience. Her mediation experience encompasses workplace, residential and commercial properties, personal injury, employment and business-related contractual disputes, statutory accident benefits, community and criminal disputes.

Pramila has held leadership roles as President of the Community Legal Clinic of York Region, Chair of the Social Planning Council of York Region, and Vice-President of the ADR Institute of Ontario. Her work has been featured on CBC radio, televised on CTV, and published in the Toronto Star. She has taught at Schulich School of Business, Toronto Metropolitan University, Centennial College, George Brown College and Seneca College. Pramila has provided coaching, mediation, ADR & leadership training, and consulting services to thousands of participants representing union groups, crown corporations, major Canadian enterprises, faith groups and community organizations across Canada.

In addition to her mediation practice, Pramila has extensive background in Community Development (CD) and uses engagement strategies, research, and her skills in ADR in CD to mobilize and empower community groups and organizations to create and sustain long-lasting positive changes in neighbourhoods across the GTA. In this capacity, Pramila has instructed and mentored students at the Creative Institute for Toronto’s Young Leaders (CITY Leaders) and the Toronto’s Centre for Community Learning and Development. She has led the implementation of hundreds of programs and services and has received numerous leadership and mentorship awards from elected officials at all levels of government for her work in strengthening the community.

Nalini’s lived experience motivated her lifelong commitment and dedication to addressing matters of social justice, equity, diversity and human rights. After obtaining a Bachelors in Education, Nalini pursued an LL.B. from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, followed by an LLM in Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School.

Nalini currently serves as the Interim Director of EDI with Humber College. Prior to this role, she was the Director: Centre of Expertise – Workplace Investigations with LCBO, where she defined and led the development and implementation of the Workplace Investigations Centre of Expertise. This undertaking encompassed workplace investigations strategy, policies and procedures for the entire organization including Retail, Supply Chain, Retail Service Centres and Corporate Operations.

As a sought-after Consultant and Advisor on human rights, EDI, workplace investigations, workplace assessments, and mediations, Nalini has worked with organizations including Toronto District School Board (TDSB), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), York University, Access Dispute Resolution, and a host of municipalities and regulatory bodies to achieve system-wide transformational change.

Nalini’s accolades include Vice-Chair, Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal where she adjudicated 400+ cases related to workplace injuries, Member of the Health Professionals Review Board and Health Services Review Board, Dean, Diversity and Equity with Centennial College, and Mediator with the Financial Services Commission of Ontario. Her community engagements are extensive and include Chair of the Board of Directors with Blue Hills Child and Family Centre, Founder & Chairperson of the Town of Richmond Hill’s Inter-Cultural Committee, Member of the Richmond Hill Accessibility Advisory Committee, and Board Member with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, Canada.

Michael was appointed Vice-Chair of the Ontario Labour Relations Board in 2019 and also runs a bilingual private labour arbitration and mediation practice where he specializes in labour and employment disputes. Michael has over thirty years experience working on both sides of the table in a number of operational positions, including as a lawyer and as a labour relations professional.

Michael is a graduate of McGill University’s Faculty of Law. Upon being called to the Bar in 2004, Michael began his legal career working in the Labour & Employment Law practice groups of two law firms before becoming in-house counsel with Air Canada, with a particular emphasis on labour-related litigation. He has extensive experience in the airline industry with international airlines in Canada, the United States and Asia, where he served as Head of Employee Relations.  In 2014, Michael was appointed Director, Labour Relations, Air Canada, and in 2018, Director, Labour Arbitration.

Michael is a mediator, investigator and facilitator with ADR Chambers who has mediated more than 2,000 private and public disputes. His areas of expertise include administrative, civil, code of conduct/disciplinary matters, contract, insurance (including personal injury and Statutory Accident Benefits matters), landlord/tenant, and workplace disputes.

Michael is the ADR Chambers Integrity Commissioner for Niagara Region, the Town of Grimsby, the Toronto District School Board, and the Durham District School Board. He is also an investigator for the ADR Chambers Ombuds Office for banking and municipal matters. Michael has investigated a variety of workplace disputes involving discrimination, harassment, and bullying claims, and is on the approved list for workplace investigations with the Ontario Public Service. He is also a Workplace Restoration Facilitator.

In addition to having developed and taught Alternative Dispute Resolution courses at Durham College, Michael co-founded the Campus Mediation Services, which provides a dispute resolution process for the campus community. He is a co-author of the textbook Choices in Approaching Conflict: Principles and Practice of Dispute Resolution, 2^nd ed. (Emond Publishing, 2019).

Elton is an accomplished Board Director, Arbitrator, Mediator, Negotiator, Consultant and Business Executive with extensive and global experience in business operations, board governance, negotiation, arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolution systems design. As a Board Director and CEO, Elton architects accelerated sustainable growth and profitability, while building effective, competitive organizations by combining creative problem solving, strategic thinking, and business acumen with legal and dispute resolution skills and knowledge.

Having lived and worked in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Latin America, Elton has demonstrated leadership and sound business acumen in different organizations, across multiple functions, geographies, languages and cultures. He possesses extensive experience in resolving complex, multicultural, and multilateral commercial disputes and negotiations while avoiding and minimizing litigation costs, ultimately saving time, effort, and resources.

Elton has led businesses with annual revenues in excess of US $500 million, consistently delivering double digit growth, and managing global, high-profile brands. Senior corporate positions that Elton has held, include Vice President at Walt Disney Television International; Board Director at HBO Latin America; and Managing Director Sports and Pay-per-view at Globosat. He currently serves as the President and Chair of the Board of Directors at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC); and is the former President and Chair of the Board of Directors at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of British Columbia (ADRBC).

Elton graduated with an MBA from INSEAD, a Masters in Dispute Resolution from the University of Victoria, and a Law Degree from Pontifical Catholics University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Social Sciences at Royal Roads University. Elton is a Certified International Director (IDP-C), Chartered Mediator, and Qualified Arbitrator.