Padraigin Murphy

Padraigin shines as an associate in the Pension and Employee Benefits Department and the Tax Group at Koskie Minsky, offering her expertise to a wide range of clients, including employees, unions, plan administrators, and trustees. Her focus spans the intricacies of pension and benefit issues, especially in navigating regulatory compliance and addressing income tax matters related to pension and benefit fund investments.

Her commitment extends beyond advisory roles, as Padraigin represents injured workers before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Tribunal, advocating for their rights and entitlements.

Her contributions to the field of employee benefits and pensions are notable, with numerous articles penned for the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans’ Legal and Legislative Reporter and involvement with the IAVGO (Industrial Accident Victims Group of Ontario) Reporting Service.

Padraigin's academic journey began at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where she not only honed her legal skills but also engaged in meaningful extracurricular activities. She worked at the Advocates for Injured Workers legal aid clinic and led the Journal of Law and Equality as its Editor-in-Chief, besides actively participating in student government. Her commitment to advocating for injured workers continued, as evidenced by her role on the Board of Directors of the Industrial Accident Victims’ Group of Ontario.

Her educational credentials are impressive, with a JD from the University of Toronto in 2017, an MA from the University of Western Ontario in 2010, and an HBA from the University of Toronto in 2009. Padraigin's professional memberships in the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association highlight her engagement with the legal community.

In a recent blog post, Padraigin delved into the Federal Government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement, focusing on significant pension fund investment announcements. She provides a detailed analysis of the government's initiatives to foster a collaborative environment for Canadian pension funds, highlighting efforts to boost investments within Canada and exploring the potential removal of certain investment restrictions. Her insights into these developments underscore her deep understanding of the pension and employee benefits landscape, further establishing her as a knowledgeable and committed advocate in her field.