SV Law

Eva M. Lane

she / her M.A., J.D. Lawyer

Called To Bar

  • 2015

Education

  • University of Ottawa, J.D., 2014
  • McMaster University, M.A., 2009
  • Mount Allison University, B.A. (Hons.), 2008

Clerks

Fergus/Elora Office T. 519 837 6928 F: 519 843 6888

Eva Lane is a lawyer in SV Law’s Elora office, with a practice in employment law and civil litigation, and Chair of the Employment Law Practice Group. Prior to joining SV Law in 2020, Eva practiced with a local firm in Waterloo Region for several years and then at a large national firm.  Eva has extensive experience in civil litigation and employment law. As an employment lawyer, Eva primarily advises employers on a broad range of employment and human rights matters, including employment contracts, terminations, wrongful dismissal claims, policies, accommodation, human rights claims and compliance, and other issues. She also handles occupational health and safety issues, including charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WSIB matters. Her litigation practice includes select commercial and condominium litigation.

While in law school, Eva was actively involved with the University of Ottawa Law Review. In her third year of law school she was a Senior Editor and a member of the Law Review’s Editorial Board.

Eva has lived all over Ontario, but currently resides in Fergus with her husband, two kids and two eccentric cats. She is enjoying getting to know her new home, and looks forward to becoming more involved in the community.

Outside of work, Eva enjoys hiking with her family, backcountry camping, reading and gardening. She plays soccer all year long and spends her winter evenings curling.

Memberships & Professional Appointments

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association and Ontario Bar Association
  • Member, Advocates’ Society
  • Member, Wellington Law Association
  • Member of the Law Society of Ontario

Community Involvement

  • Director, Elora Centre for the Arts
  • Director, Human Resources Professionals Association – Guelph & District
  • United Way Cambridge & North Dumfries,Campaign Cabinet, 2016-2018

 

Tribunals, Boards, & Levels of Court

  • Ontario Court of Appeal
  • Ontario Superior Court of Justice
  • Ontario Divisional Court
  • Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
  • Ontario Labour Relations Board
  • Guelph Office 245 Hanlon Creek Boulevard. Unit 102 Guelph, ON N1C 0A1
    519 837 2100
  • Fergus/Elora Office 294 East Mill Street, Unit 108, Centre Wellington, ON N0B 1S0
    519 837 2100
  • Toll Free 800 746 0685
    svlaw.ca