Lawyer Profile
Jennifer Taylor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
Jenn provides in-depth analysis and strategic advice to support the Firm’s health law, professional regulation, administrative and constitutional law, and commercial litigation practices, including in domestic and international arbitrations. Through rigorous legal research, practical recommendations, and persuasive written advocacy, she helps deliver effective solutions for clients facing complex challenges.
A recent highlight was contributing to a high-profile external review for a leading university, where Jenn conducted investigative work and co-authored a comprehensive published report.
With particular experience and interest in matters involving the health care sector, she collaborates with colleagues to advise health care institutions on litigation and risk management. Jenn also assists regulated health professionals — including physicians, nurses, and other health care practitioners — on matters ranging from licence applications and renewals to regulatory investigations, disciplinary proceedings, fitness-to-practice issues, workplace challenges, and practice transitions. She and her colleagues strive to ensure that clients understand their regulatory obligations and can effectively mitigate professional risks.
A past recipient of the CBA Nova Scotia Constance R. Glube Spirit Award and the Zöe Odei Young Lawyers Award, Jenn is active in the community, with a strong passion for the arts and a longstanding commitment to reproductive rights advocacy.
Osgoode Professional Development, Osgoode Hall Law School of York University – Certificate in Fundamentals of Aboriginal Law, 2015 University of Cambridge, Master of Law, 2011 Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Laws, 2008 Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Arts, Combined Honours in History and Political Science, 2005
Co-Instructor of LAWS 2297: Abortion Law Futures at the Schulich School of Law (Winter Term 2024)
Past Board Involvement: CBA-NS Branch, East Coast Prison Justice Society, Halifax Dance Association
Recipient, CBA Nova Scotia Constance R. Glube Spirit Award, 2025 Recipient, CBA Nova Scotia Zöe Odei Young Lawyers Award, 2016
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2010 (ON); 2013 (NS)