Amanda Shaw

Amanda is an associate in Siskinds’ general litigation group where her practice focuses primarily on insurance defence litigation, with an emphasis on the defence of professional negligence claims against public authorities. She also routinely represents and advises institutions and individuals alike on property damage and economic loss claims, contract disputes, and creditor/debtor rights and enforcement procedures. Amanda has assisted clients navigate through legal proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice, appeals to the Divisional Court, and various administrative boards and tribunals.

Amanda earned her J.D. from Dalhousie University, where she competed in the Mathews, Dinsdale & Clark National Labour Arbitration Moot, co-chaired the Faculty of Law’s weekly speaker series, Law Hour, and completed a semester at the National University of Singapore. Prior to entering law school, Amanda graduated with distinction from Western University’s critical media studies program, Media, Information and Technoculture. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Amanda earned several academic internships, including one at The Walrus Magazine and Foundation, and worked in early childcare education.

French

Law Society of Upper Canada
Middlesex Law Association
Ontario Bar Association

Amanda supports a number of local charity initiatives as a volunteer and participant, including:

• London Lawyers Feed the Hungry
• Jordan's Run the Runway
• Bowl for Kids Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Swim-A-Thon, Boys and Girls Club
• Kickabout: London's Charity Soccer Tournament

• Upcoming AODA Deadlines and Workplace Related Requirements to Date
• Frustration of Employment Contract: What to Consider Before Throwing in the Towel
• Concerned About Bill 148? Have Your Say By This Friday
• The Changing Workplaces Review Final Report: Permanency and Equality for Temporary Help Workers
• Former Employee Successfully Sued for Defamation for Facebook Posts
• Resignation: Can You Take it Lying Down?
• Honesty is the Best Policy: Deceitful Employers Jailed for Occupational Health and Safety Act Violations
• Ongoing Evolution in the Law of Termination Provisions
• Beware the Employee Who Signs Too Quickly