SERVICES

GOVERNANCE & POLICY

I support organizations in establishing strong governance foundations that align strategic objectives with operational realities. 


Services include:

  • Developing mission-aligned strategic plans in areas such as human rights, human resources, and organizational effectiveness.
     
  • Drafting policies that implement and operationalize strategic goals.
     
  • Conducting policy reviews to identify gaps, compliance risks, and areas for improvement, accompanied by actionable recommendations.
     
  • Preparing articles of incorporation, bylaws, and related governance documents for non-profits and charitable organizations.
     
  • Drafting codes of conduct that reflect organizational values and legal obligations.

WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS & ASSESSMENTS

I provide independent, trauma-informed, and legally grounded workplace services, including:


  • Bullying, discrimination and harassment investigations that are neutral, timely, and procedurally sound.


  • Particular experience in the unique challenges faced by law firms, not-for-profits, government, arts, military, and paramilitary organizations.
     
  • Organizational assessments focused on workplace culture, structure, and climate—delivered with detailed analyses of risk, gaps, and improvement pathways.

INQUESTS AND PUBLIC INQUIRIES

 I represent families, affected individuals, and organizations in inquests and public inquiries, ensuring their interests are clearly heard and effectively advanced throughout the process. 

ARTIST CONTRACTS

 I review and advise on contracts for artists, entertainers, and creative professionals. Services prioritize clarity, fairness, and the unique needs of both emerging and established creatives—delivered efficiently and with practical, actionable feedback. 

TRAINING & EDUCATION

I design and deliver evidence-based workshops and training sessions that are legally informed, engaging, and built on best practices in adult education. Topics include:


  • Discrimination, harassment, and respectful workplace training.
     
  • Leadership and management workshops focused on culture-building and conflict prevention.
     

I have specialized experience working with government, military, and paramilitary environments, as well as distinct organizational structures with high regulatory or operational demands.

RESEARCH & FACT-CHECKING

I conduct rigorous, source-driven research and verification services for clients whose work requires accuracy, credibility, and clarity. This includes:


  • Legal and factual research for lawyers and litigation support.
     
  • Fact-checking and verification for documentary film, television, podcasts, fiction, and digital content.
     
  • Research support for academic publications, professional writing, and long-form journalism.
     

These services ensure content is reliable, well-grounded, and aligned with relevant legal standards, ethical considerations, and industry norms.

ABOUT AMANDA

 

Amanda Byrd is a lawyer, consultant, and HRPA accredited workplace investigator with specialized experience in public inquiries, regulatory matters, and organizational governance. They are a graduate of Columbia University (M.A.) and Osgoode Hall Law School (J.D.) and were called to the Ontario Bar in 2020, where they remain a member in good standing. Their practice integrates legal analysis, research, teaching, and fact-driven inquiry across formal and creative environments.


Amanda has served as Commission Counsel to the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty Commission, Staff Lawyer to Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission, and Junior Legal Analyst to the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry. Their work has included complex factual reconstruction, policy analysis, research, and drafting for final reports and foundational documents, as well as representation and advisory roles for families and parties with standing. They have published and contributed to multiple commission reports and academic works spanning law, governance, and culture.


In addition to their legal work, Amanda has a background in education and curriculum development, including graduate-level research and teaching fellowships at Columbia University focused on pedagogy, diversity, and critical learning practices. They continue to design and deliver training on discrimination, harassment, and respectful workplaces, with specialized experience in government, military, and paramilitary contexts.


Amanda’s consulting portfolio extends to research and fact-checking for legal practitioners, documentary film and television, and publications. Their work reflects a commitment to rigorous inquiry, accessible knowledge, and institutions that serve the public interest.

CONTACT

Amanda Byrd

416.333.2026 amanda@byrdlaw.ca

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