The AAPP is proud to welcome Melanie Henriques on June 9 at noon to discuss her journey from paralegal to becoming Canada's first paralegal partner in a law firm.

Melanie Henriques is an Ontario Licensed Paralegal and Partner at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. She began her practice in 2011 and focuses on numerous areas of law, including Employment, Insurance, Statutory Accident Benefits, Human Rights, and Landlord and Tenant disputes.

Melanie provides sound legal advice and representation to individuals and businesses using a pragmatic approach to obtain the best possible outcome for her clients, on a cost-effective basis. She takes pride in confidently representing her clients while understanding their needs and working towards a speedy resolution.

In her Employment Practice, Melanie represents employees and employers with respect to wrongful dismissal, constructive dismissal, workplace harassment, human rights complaints and employment contracts.

In her Personal Injury Practice, Melanie represents injured individuals who have suffered from very serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, psychological injuries, and chronic soft-tissue injuries. She ensures that her clients receive every dollar they are entitled to from their insurance company, and assists them in their road to recovery.

Melanie has appeared numerous times before the Ontario Small Claims Court and other administrative bodies, including the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, Canadian Human Rights Commission, Landlord and Tenant Board, Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and Licence Appeal Tribunal.

In her spare time, Melanie enjoys watching true crime documentaries, spending time with her friends and family, and watching all major sports – especially her much-loved Toronto Maple Leafs.