Kaitlin Mak

Kaitlin Mak is an associate in Gowling WLG's Toronto office, practising employment, labour, and human rights law.

Kaitlin advises employers on a broad range of workplace matters, including employment standards compliance, workplace restructurings, terminations, employment agreements, accommodation and human rights issues, and employment-related litigation. She works with clients across a variety of industries to provide business-oriented advice and to help resolve complex workplace disputes.

Kaitlin earned her Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School. During law school, she spent a semester abroad at the University of Luxembourg, where she studied European Union law with a focus on privacy and data protection. She also held progressive editorial roles with the Osgoode Hall Law Journal, serving as Associate Editor, Senior Editor, and Director of Technical Training, and volunteered as a junior caseworker with the Community & Legal Aid Services Program (CLASP).

Prior to law school, Kaitlin obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies and Business from the University of Waterloo. Through the University's Co-operative Education Program, she worked with several Toronto-based technology companies, gaining experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and the operational challenges facing growing businesses. This experience informs her practical approach to advising employers and understanding workplace issues from a business perspective.