Legal & factual research

Cassandra provides lawyers and law firms with research on procedural and substantive legal issues, as well as subject-matter research to support lawyers’ understanding and awareness of facts, concepts and systems relevant to legal matters that arise in their practice. She provides research and analysis on matters such as:

• Legal research in support of litigation, and to inform on law-related queries that arise outside of litigation

• Research on issues of statutory interpretation, contract and collective agreement interpretation

• Fact-checking for articles, publications, memoranda or other form of factual claims for which the utmost accuracy is required or must be confirmed

• Factual research or non-legal research on topics or issues that arise in the course of legal practice, such as:

  • Consolidation and comparison of regional, domestic and global safety standards or practices in a specific sector or industry

  • Clarification and definition of medical terms, conditions or procedures

  • Investigation into statistical and cultural trends to identify manifestations of systemic discrimination in a particular job setting or position

Whether you need a thorough review with strategic analysis or are simply looking to get a general overview of a topic, Cassandra can tailor her research to be as targeted or comprehensive as suits your needs.

document review & Summary

Cassandra conducts document review with a keen eye for detail and for a variety of purposes. She can review a compilation of documents solely for the purposes of excluding privileged documents prior to production, or provide an in-depth analysis and summary to help lawyers quickly comprehend the materials.

No matter your needs, Cassandra can help you keep your matters moving smoothly by taking care of time-demanding tasks so you can focus on the important work at the heart of your matter.

Editing & proofreading

For lawyers that have already completed their written work but need some assistance ensuring it’s ready for submission, Cassandra provides basic editing and proofreading services for all manner of written work. This can include finishing touches like adding hyperlinks, page numbers, and other details. With an academic background in English literature and linguistics, Cassandra’s keen eye for detail and strong command of written language can help you communicate your arguments and ideas accurately, clearly and engagingly.

Cassandra also performs quality assurance for AI-generated work products. If you or your firm use Artificial Intelligence to prepare drafts of any written work, Cassandra can conduct a quality check to verify all factual statements are accurate and analytical conclusions are sound. With her assistance, you can keep using the tools you need to save time, while still upholding your professional obligations and maintaining peace of mind that your AI-generated documents are reliable.

Legal & Law-Related Writing

Cassandra drafts legal documents for lawyers in many settings where labour, employment and human rights matters arise. She prepares submissions for matters such as:

• Pleadings, factums and affidavits for civil litigation and judicial reviews

• Written submissions for rights arbitrations, and matters before human rights tribunals, labour relations boards, and workplace safety boards/tribunals

• Collective bargaining and interest arbitration briefs

• Complaints and responses under employment standards or occupational health and safety acts

Cassandra can also assist you by preparing other law-related materials, such client- or public-facing communications, articles or blog posts.

Workplace Policy & By-Law Review

Cassandra reviews many types of workplace policies that are implemented either voluntarily or as required by law. In either case, Cassandra assesses to ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations, clarity, and use of best practices. She reviews policies such as:

• Occupational health and safety policies, including workplace violence and harassment policies

• Anti-discrimination policies

• Accessibility and accommodation policies

• Disciplinary and absenteeism policies

Cassandra also reviews and updates by-laws for not-for-profit corporations for statutory compliance, clarity and quality.