Bonnie Bidgoli

Mediator and Workplace Investigator

Bringing Trust, Fairness, and Clarity to Complex Workplace Matters

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Introduction

Bonnie Bidgoli is an experienced Harvard-trained mediator and workplace investigator with over 20 years of expertise in employment and labour law, litigation, and neutral dispute resolution. Her career spans private practice, in-house counsel, and senior legal and human resources leadership, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the human, operational, and legal dimensions of workplace conflict. Bonnie provides impartial, thorough, and trauma-informed services that help organizations and individuals navigate sensitive matters with confidence and clarity.

About Bonnie

Bonnie Bidgoli has earned a reputation as a trusted neutral across diverse industries, including financial services, telecommunications, and the public sector. With over 20 years as an employment and labour lawyer, and extensive experience in litigation and executive compensation, she has managed complex matters involving wrongful dismissal, discrimination, harassment, and constructive dismissal. Her experience also includes serving as a senior HR professional managing Enterprise Investigative Functions, giving her a unique dual perspective on workplace disputes. This combined background has given her exceptional insight into both advocacy and neutral dispute resolution.

Bonnie holds an LL.B. from Dalhousie University (with a business law specialization), a Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MIRHR) from the University of Toronto, and a B. Comm from Queen's University. She has complemented her legal credentials with advanced mediation and investigation training, earning designation as an AWI Certificate Holder with the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI-CH) and as a Harvard-trained Qualified Mediator (Q. Med).

Bonnie understands that every matter, and every individual, is unique. Guided by integrity, neutrality, and a trauma-informed approach, she delivers findings and decisions that withstand scrutiny and support lasting resolution.

Born in small-town Ontario as a first-generation Canadian, Bonnie brings cultural awareness and emotional intelligence to her work, enabling her to connect meaningfully with all parties in even the most sensitive disputes.

Core Services

Mediation - Guiding parties toward common ground and building workable, respectful resolutions

Workplace Investigations - Conducting neutral, thorough, and credible inquiries into discrimination, harassment, and complex employee relations and conduct matters

Workplace Restoration - Supporting organizations to rebuild trust and restore healthy workplace culture following investigations or difficult incidents

Why Choose Bonnie?

Integrity and Neutrality

An approach founded on trust, fairness, and respect for all parties

Experience That Matters

Over 20 years in employment and labour law, litigation, and neutral dispute resolution across highly regulated industries and top-tier private practice

Trauma-Informed Practice

Skilled in creating environments where individuals feel heard, respected, and treated with dignity

Actionable
Results

Clear, credible findings that enable sound outcomes and meaningful organizational change

"Bonnie has a strong foundation in law and investigations, which gives her an added edge when navigating difficult or high-risk matters. But she never lets the process overshadow the people, her priority is always restoring dialogue, repairing trust, and finding workable solutions."

Senior Executive, Financial Services

"Bonnie's advice and knowledge were instrumental in helping us navigate a complex workplace investigation. She's empathetic, bright, and personable. I truly appreciate her time and assistance and would not hesitate to recommend her."

- Senior Legal Employment Counsel,

Private Sector Organization

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