Susan Nickerson

An accomplished lawyer in pension and benefits law, and a thought leader in her field, Susan has extensive experience and a broad, strategic approach to supporting clients’ needs across the spectrum of pension matters. Susan’s practice encompasses all areas of pension and benefits law and governance. She advises clients on issues ranging from fiduciary duties and risk management, plan conversion and funding, to implementation of new plan designs. She also provides advice on the pension and benefit plan implications of corporate transactions, restructurings and insolvencies. With highly nuanced understanding of pension plan governance, Susan supports clients in developing and implementing efficient pension plan governance structures and systems. Susan is a thought leader in pension matters; she is at the forefront of the latest developments and issues affecting pension clients across Canada. Susan regularly drafts advocacy papers on emerging pension issues and provides consulting with lawmakers across Canada on areas of pension reform and guidance.

Education

• York University - Osgoode Hall Law School - Master of Laws (LL.M.), Securities Law 2003
• University of Windsor - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law 1993 - 1996
• McGill University - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature 1988 - 1993