Rae Christen Jeffries Welcomes Newest Associate, Shadé Edwards

August 4, 2026

Shadé is a labour and employment lawyer who provides practical, strategic, and client-focused advice on a wide range of workplace matters. She is a thoughtful and meticulous advocate who is dedicated to delivering practical solutions to those she works with.

Shadé was called to the bar of Ontario in 2023. Prior to that, she obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa and her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Canadian Studies from the University of Toronto. Throughout her academic career, Shadé received numerous scholarships recognizing academic excellence and leadership.

Shadé spent the early years of her legal career at a national full-service firm in Toronto, and a boutique firm specializing in workplace law.