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Muneeza Sheikh

Founding Partner, Muneeza Sheikh Law
Muneeza is one of the leading employment and human rights lawyers in Canada. She is seen as a leader, a tireless advocate (not at all afraid of taking unpopular positions), and a top choice for someone who wants to hire a skilled and talented lawyer that everyone knows (including her opponents). Muneeza’s expansive media profile (spanning over a decade) provides a good glimpse of her expertise in employment and human rights law, but also on other issues of the day. When something important happens in Canada, Canadians often want to hear what Muneeza has to say about it. Where a collaborative resolution is appropriate, Muneeza can settle your case for you. Litigation, however, is where she feels most at home. In her many years of practice, she has appeared before various courts, human rights tribunals (provincial and federal), labour relations boards (provincial and federal), various regulatory bodies, and in a number of private arbitration matters.
11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Thursday October 23

Resiliency in the Workplace in the Face of Discrimination

This session explores the complex intersection of employee rights, workplace safety, and diversity initiatives in today's employment landscape. Attendees will examine the legal boundaries of free speech in professional settings, understanding when expression is protected and when it may cross into problematic territory. Muneeza will discuss practical strategies for creating psychologically safe work environments where all employees feel secure and valued. The session concludes with evidence-based approaches to building truly diverse teams that embrace varied perspectives while maintaining cohesive organizational culture. Legal precedents, compliance considerations, and actionable frameworks will be provided for immediate workplace implementation.