
Exclusive Services
At Benlaw.ca, we offer a range of exclusive services designed to support restorative justice, legal guidance, and conflict resolution across community, schools, workplace, and justice-involved settings. Our programs combine professional expertise with culturally informed and ethically grounded practices to repair harm, strengthen relationships, and promote accountability. Whether you are seeking legal support, restorative facilitation, peace circle guidance, or specialized training for your staff, our special services are tailored to meet your organization’s unique needs and help build sustainable pathways for positive transformation.
We typically charge CAD $395 / Hour for most services.
Government Relations, Policy Advocacy & Regulatory Consulting
We provide expert government relations, policy advocacy, and regulatory consulting services to help organizations, corporations, non-profits, industry associations, unions, Indigenous governments, and advocacy groups navigate and influence legislative, regulatory, and policy processes.
Our services include:
Paid Advocacy on Behalf of Clients: Drafting persuasive, well-researched submissions in response to public consultations, regulatory reform proposals, policy white papers, and legislative committee hearings.
Regulatory & Policy Analysis: Reviewing proposed laws or regulations, preparing technical or legal arguments, and submitting recommendations to ministries, regulators (e.g., CRTC, CSA, Health Canada), or parliamentary committees.
Government Relations & Strategic Consulting: Designing stakeholder engagement strategies, preparing meeting briefings, and providing follow-up support to advance client objectives.
Clients may retain our services on a per-project, hourly, or retainer basis, ensuring tailored, professional support that effectively communicates their positions while maintaining full compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Drafting and Reviewing Legislation or Regulations
We provide guidance and support to clients interested in developing proposed legislation or amendments. Drawing on legal expertise and knowledge of the legislative process, our team assists in drafting clear, practical, and effective bill language that reflects your objectives and aligns with policy and legal standards. This service is ideal for organizations, advocacy groups, or community initiatives seeking to influence public policy or address systemic issues. While we are continuing to build extensive experience in this area, we offer tailored support to help clients navigate the legislative drafting process with professionalism and clarity.
Restorative Practices or Peace Circle Facilitator
This service provides skilled restorative facilitation to support meaningful dialogue, accountability, and conflict resolution in community, workplace, and justice-involved settings. Using structured restorative processes, I guide participants through safe and respectful conversations that focus on repairing harm, improving communication, and reaching mutually agreed-upon outcomes. The approach emphasizes participant voice, ethical practice, and sustainable solutions that strengthen relationships and foster long-term trust within organizations and communities.
Lobbying on Behalf of Clients
We provide expert lobbying and advocacy services to support organizations, industry associations, NGOs, unions, and community groups in influencing legislative or regulatory change. Our team works closely with clients to develop strategic, evidence-based approaches that effectively communicate their position to policymakers and stakeholders. Whether advocating for or against proposed legislation, regulations, or policy reforms, our services are tailored to advance your objectives while maintaining full compliance with legal and ethical standards. This service is particularly valuable for organizations representing marginalized or disadvantaged communities, including those focused on disability, housing, poverty, or social justice initiatives.
Workplace Conflict Resolution
This service supports organizations in managing conflict through structured, restorative processes that prioritize safety, accountability, and long-term resolution. By offering facilitated dialogue, conflict assessments, policy guidance, and tailored intervention strategies, I help workplaces address disputes in ways that reduce risk, preserve relationships, and strengthen team culture. Whether responding to interpersonal challenges, harassment complaints, or organizational breakdowns, this service provides a clear and ethical framework that restores communication, promotes responsibility, and supports a healthier and more productive workplace. Organizations gain reliable tools to prevent escalation, rebuild trust, and create sustainable pathways for resolving conflict with professionalism and fairness.
Policy Development
This service provides organizations, justice sectors, and community agencies with the tools required to confidently implement effective restorative justice practices. Through comprehensive facilitator training, policy and procedure development, and full program implementation planning, I help institutions build restorative responses that are ethical, culturally informed, and sustainable. Programs are designed in collaboration with stakeholders to reflect community needs, support accountability, and ensure safe, high-quality processes for all participants. Whether you are launching a new initiative or strengthening existing services, this support offers a clear pathway to building restorative programs that reduce harm, enhance trust, and promote meaningful resolution within your organization or community.
How to Hold a Healing Circle Course
We offer a customizable 3-day training program designed to help organizations implement restorative justice circles effectively with staff and clients. This intensive program equips participants with practical tools, strategies, and frameworks to facilitate safe, respectful, and impactful restorative processes tailored to your organizational context. Participants leave with the skills and confidence to integrate circles into their workplace, community, or justice-related programs.
Circle Keeper Certification
Our 8-module course provides comprehensive training for individuals who wish to become certified Peace Circle Keepers. This program covers the principles, practices, and cultural foundations of restorative circles, preparing participants to guide dialogues, repair harm, and foster meaningful collaboration in a variety of settings. Graduates gain the expertise to facilitate circles with integrity, skill, and cultural awareness, ensuring sustainable and effective restorative outcomes.
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