Mann and Partners, LLP - Biography of Associate Cherolyn Knapp

Cherolyn Knapp

Associate

Cherolyn Knapp provides her skills and knowledge to the labour and employment practice group at Mann & Partners, LLP. She assists both employer and employee clients by providing legal advice and representation in the areas of severance packages, wrongful dismissal, human rights, harassment, workers compensation, occupational health and safety, employment standards, Canada Pension Plan, employment insurance, administrative tribunals, contractual disputes and more.

Cherolyn also provides civil litigation and administrative law services. Cherolyn is a committed advocate and when a negotiated settlement is not possible, she assists clients in preparing a litigation strategy best suited to the cases of both her plaintiff and defendant clients. As a litigator, she assists clients with lawsuits of all sizes, from Small Claims Court matters to complex litigation.

Born and raised in Owen Sound, Ontario, Cherolyn graduated from Ryerson University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources. After several years of working in human resource and business management roles, Cherolyn entered law school at the University of Ottawa, graduating Cum Laude with her LL.B. in 2003. After articling for a large Ottawa law firm, Cherolyn was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2004 and joined the team of Mann & Partners, LLP.

Cherolyn is a member of the County of Carleton Law Association, the Ontario Bar Association and the Advocates' Society. She is vice-chair of the executive of the OBA Young Lawyers Division - East, which is actively involved in organizing continuing legal education opportunities and other community events for junior lawyers in the Ottawa area. She is also Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Westboro Community Association. Cherolyn has written a number of articles and papers in her fields of practice. She has valuable work experience in both the private and non-profit sectors, as well as significant volunteer experience with non-profit boards of directors and community groups. Cherolyn is an accomplished trainer and educator on issues of human rights, equity, diversity and duty to accommodate.

Outside of work, Cherolyn is a proud resident of Westboro. She enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, gourmet cooking and Canadian literature, as well as the company of her husband and their pets.