Nathan Wainwright

Biography

Nathan is a lawyer at Cheadles LLP and practices with the firm’s litigation team. His practice includes a wide range of disputes, from complex commercial and construction cases to real estate related litigation to a myriad of labour and employment issues. His clients have included private companies of various sizes, public sector entities, financial institutions, professionals, estates, and individuals. Nathan has experience prosecuting and defending claims at trial and on appeal and has successfully represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario and various administrative tribunals.

Prior to practicing law and while completing an undergraduate degree and an MBA, Nathan played varsity basketball for Lakehead University. He and his teammates were Provincial Champions in 2011, National Finalists in 2013, and inducted into Lakehead University’s Wall of Fame in 2022.

While at law school, Nathan was heavily involved in mooting competitions. He was an intramural moot winner and represented his law school at the OTLA Cup, the Arnup Cup, and the Sopinka Cup. When Nathan and his teammates placed first in the province wide Arnup Cup moot, they became the first Lakehead University law students to ever win a major mooting competition.

When not practicing law, Nathan enjoys living an active lifestyle, involving himself in Thunder Bay’s sports, food, and culture scenes, and spending time with his family and friends.

Professional Associations

• Law Society of Ontario
• Canadian Bar Association
• The Advocates Society
• Thunder Bay Law Association

Community Involvement

• Joseph’s Foundation of Thunder Bay Board of Directors (2019-Present)
• Lakehead University Board of Governors (2017-2019)

Bar Admission

• 2020 (Ontario)

Education

• 2014 – Lakehead University – BA (English/Geography)
• 2015 – Lakehead University – MBA
• 2019 – Lakehead University – JD