Katie Olson

Katie Olson provides comprehensive legal advice to federally and provincially regulated employers and unions on various matters, including discipline and terminations, workplace safety and health, workplace policies, employment contracts, collective agreement interpretation, and human rights issues. She has represented clients before all levels of court in Manitoba, as well as in Human Rights Tribunals and the Federal Court.

In addition to her work with employers and unions, Katie represents numerous Indigenous organizations, including First Nations Child and Family Services agencies, advocacy groups, and political organizations. Notably, Katie represented CFS Agencies, organizations, and children in care in a landmark case that struck down provincial legislation which wrongfully claimed Children's Special Allowances (CSA) benefits from off-reserve Indigenous children in care. This case resulted in a significant $530 million settlement in Manitoba.

Education

• University of Manitoba, Juris Doctor, 2020
• University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Arts, 2016

Leadership, Membership and Achievements

• Board Director, Community Legal Education Association (2022- present)
• Recipient of the Paul Teskey Memorial Prize for Labour Law and Mediation
• Manitoba Bar Association