About Bernard Morrow

 

A patient, persistent and thorough dispute resolution professional with 30 years of experience.

Whether you wish to mediate, arbitrate, undertake training or engage in dispute system design,
Bernard will ensure that your needs are heard at every step of the process.

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Bernard Morrow is the principal of Morrow Mediation, a Toronto-based alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firm specializing in mediation, arbitration and ADR consulting solutions. With 30 years of experience, Bernard is known for delivering efficient, fair, balanced and responsive dispute resolution services. In addition to his ADR practice, Bernard's extensive background includes serving as a Vice-Chair with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT), Co-Director and Adjunct Professor for the Osgoode Mediation Clinic (OMC) and Complaints Resolution Commissioner for the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).

He is a trusted expert in the dispute resolution field. Bernard holds numerous credentials, including the Chartered Mediator (C.Med) designation from the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC). He is an accredited member of the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (CADN) and an active member of the Ontario Bar Association's ADR Section and the ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO). In 2023, he received the OBA's Award of Excellence in ADR. With a passion for conflict resolution and a commitment to excellence, Bernard ensures that clients' needs are heard and addressed at every step of the process.

Bernard is a devoted husband and proud father of two sons. He loves outdoor photography and alternative music. He is a passionate mountain biker and windsurfer (and, more recently, has taken up wing foiling). He is dedicated to the practice of yoga.

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Highlights

A neutral third-party facilitator guiding disputing parties through constructive communication, exploration of interests, and collaborative negotiation to reach a mutually acceptable resolution.

    • Called to the Ontario Bar, 1988

    • LL.M., London School of Economics and Political Science, 1988

    • LL.B., Western University, 1985

    • B.A., Western University, 1982

    • Practicing civil litigator in the 1990s with a focus on employment law

    • Part-Time Vice-Chair with WSIAT

    • Co-Director and Adjunct Professor for the Ontario Mediation Clinic for the 2022-23 academic year

    • Complaints Resolution Commissioner for the LSO, 2014 & 2018

    • Adjudicator, Information & Privacy Commissioner/Ontario

    • Senior Facilitator with Ontario's Dispute Resolution Office

    • Canadian Dispute Resolution Corporation

    • CDR Associates (Boulder, U.S.)

    • Transformative Justice Australia (Sydney, Australia)

    • Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators

    • 2023 OBA Award of Excellence for Alternative on employment law Dispute Resolution

    • Chartered Mediator (C.Med), ADRIC

    • Speaker, "Increase Your Chances of Settlement at Mediation: The Indispensable Value of the Pre-mediation Conference," ADRIO Annual Conference, Toronto, June 5, 2024

    • Panelist, "Addressing Ethical Issues and Challenges Early," 2023 Winkler/IAM/OsgoodePD Conference - "Mediation - Mechanics of Mediation: Preparation Creates Success," Toronto, May 11, 2023

    • Speaker/Mentor, "ADR Mentorship Circle: Building a Successful ADR Practice," OBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, Toronto, April 22, 2021

    • Speaker, "Avoid complaints and get paid faster - Tips to make client service your competitive advantage," LSO Six-Minute Family Law Lawyer Program 2019, Toronto, December 2, 2019

    • Chair, "Establishing a Mediation Practice in High Growth Areas," OBA ADR Section Breakfast Program, Toronto, November 19, 2019

    • Speaker, "Establishing A Successful Mediation Practice," OBA ADR Section Breakfast Program, Toronto, April 27, 2017

    • Guest Speaker, "Mediation in the Commercial Context," Western University, Faculty of Law, London, March 9, 2017

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A trusted neutral dispute resolution professional.

Bernard Morrow has a 30-year track record in the dispute resolution industry.

Recognition

2023 recipient of the OBA Award of Excellence in ADR in recognition of exceptional contributions and achievements in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Membership

Member of the Canadian Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, affiliated with the US-based National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals.

Credentials

Awarded the Chartered Mediator (C. Med) designation by the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), Canada's only professional designation for practising mediators.

  • Thank you, Bernie, for all your hard work with our team during a difficult period. I am confident that we have addressed the source of the problem and now have buy-in from all team members going forward. Your ability to connect easily with staff and gain their trust was impressive. I was also impressed by how quickly you grasped the subtleties of our workplace and offered ideas that made sense for us. Overall, a very positive learning experience.

    Manager, technology company

  • Mr. Morrow ran a fair hearing and issued a timely and well-reasoned decision. I would use him again.

    Toronto counsel, commercial arbitration

  • Mr. Morrow worked hard with both sides to craft an arbitration process that met our needs. Our hearing was focussed, fair and balanced. His decision was written in plain language and he provided clear reasons for his conclusions. I was pleased with the process and so was my client.

    Toronto counsel, commercial arbitration

  • Bernie, I just wanted to properly express how much I enjoyed the two day course you presented on negotiation and mediation. You made it interesting and relevant. No doubt, the information I learned will be helpful to me in managing a wide array of situations that I will be dealing with now and in the future.

    Human Resources Consultant, Ministry of Community and Social Services

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