With experience spanning criminal, regulatory and workplace law, Harshi Mann brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to her investigations and advisory practice.
Harshi has conducted investigations across diverse institutional contexts, including provincial regulators, municipalities, universities and private corporations. She also advises regulated professionals on employment obligations and compliance requirements. Her practice extends to supporting clients with culture audits and post-investigation remediation, helping organizations address systemic concerns and rebuild workplace culture.
Harshi is well-versed in sensitive, high-profile and precedent-setting matters, and has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and British Columbia, and at the Supreme Court of Canada. She has experience with complex government investigations, including appearing before the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, the former Chief Justice of Canada, in an inquiry into the misuse of public funds by senior government officials.
Harshi’s earlier career as both a criminal defence lawyer and Assistant Crown Attorney gives her a strong foundation in evaluating evidence. She brings fairness, precision, and sound judgment to her investigations, with an awareness of the impact these processes have on individuals and workplaces. She has particular expertise in matters involving Indigenous communities, reflected in her investigations practice and her role as counsel for the appellant in the landmark Charter case Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, 2024 SCC 10, which addressed the intersection of equality rights and Indigenous self-governance.
Harshi has lectured on emerging legal issues at the University of Toronto, Queen’s University, and the University of British Columbia. Outside of practice, Harshi enjoys staying active and has competed at the Canadian National Championships in both soccer and ultimate frisbee. She is fluent in English and Punjabi and speaks conversational Hindi.