Louisa Poskitt

Lou, a seasoned attorney specializing in labor and employment law, offers a wide array of services to both public and private sector organizations. Her practice is not just about handling the aftermath of workplace disputes; it's also about steering clients through the complexities of managing their workforce on a day-to-day basis. This includes crafting and interpreting employment contracts, devising workplace policies, and ensuring compliance with collective agreements.

Lou's expertise extends to resolving a variety of challenging issues, such as navigating human rights complaints, addressing disciplinary actions, managing terminations, and responding to employment standards complaints. Her acumen in dealing with collective agreement arbitrations, adapting to hybrid workplace models, and litigating wrongful dismissal claims marks her as a versatile advisor.

Beyond her advisory role, Lou is adept at conducting workplace investigations, an area where she shines by building rapport and ensuring a comfortable environment for all involved. She tackles sensitive issues like bullying, harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct with care and professionalism.

Lou also takes the lead in student recruitment for MT+Co., drawing on her extensive legal knowledge and experience to mentor the next generation of legal professionals.

Outside the office, Lou's life is rich and varied. Raised on the West Coast, she embraces outdoor adventures, frequently found hiking or skiing. Her passion for food is evident not only in her culinary pursuits but in her lifestyle; a former professional cook, she now enjoys growing her own food, foraging for mushrooms, and tending to her beehives, embodying the essence of an "accidental hipster."

Lou's educational background is as diverse as her interests. She was called to the bar in British Columbia in 2010 after earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Victoria in 2009. Her academic journey also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from the University of Waterloo and a Culinary Diploma from the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts.

Her contributions to the field include co-authoring a chapter on human rights issues in post-secondary education, featured in the Handbook of Canadian Higher Education Law in 2016. Lou's multifaceted career and personal pursuits highlight her commitment to her profession, her community, and her diverse interests.