Laura Dean

Laura thoroughly understands the environment in which her clients operate and offers advice that suits the broader context. Her experience working as a senior policy advisor in the Ontario provincial government contributes to her ability to identify and resolve issues. Laura is an effective mediator with a calm, articulate demeanour.

As a member of the firm's Municipal & Land Use Planning Group and Expropriation Law Group, Laura provides advice and representation to both private and public sector clients on land use planning matters, municipal governance and accountability regimes, and the development and implementation of a wide array of municipal by-laws and policies.

Before beginning her legal practice, Laura worked as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Housing Policy Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In this capacity, Laura provided advanced policy analysis, research and business planning in support of strategic housing policy initiatives and legislation.

Laura also worked as a Policy Advisor with the Ontario government’s Climate Change Secretariat where she was responsible for monitoring and reporting on provincial greenhouse gas emissions targets, conducting research and providing advice on the green economy.

Laura joined Aird & Berlis as an associate in 2015, after summering and articling at the firm.