Author Profile

Omar Ha-Redeye

Omar Ha-Redeye


Toronto Ontario Canada

About

Omar Ha-Redeye consults on ethics, media issues, disaster management and crisis communication. Working to complete a law degree at the University of Western Ontario, he has significant experience working in emergency management situations.

Areas of Expertise

  • Health care
  • Crisis communication
  • Emergency management

Professional Experience

  • Law Student, Anonymous Health Law Firm (2007-present)

Education

  • LLB (law), The University of Western Ontario (exp. 2010)
  • Postgraduate certificate (corporate communications, public relations), Centennial College (2007)
  • BHA (health administration), Ryerson University (2005)
  • Certificate (long-term care administration), Ryerson University (2004)
  • AAS (nuclear medicine technology), Ferris State University (2002)

Recent Articles

Lawyers: Get Viral Already

Omar Ha-Redeye

August 18, 2008 02:59

One of my profs during the first-year of university told me there are 4 types of lawyers: Finders are those who find the work, better known today as rainmakers. Minders are those who perform administrative tasks and coordinate the efforts of the finders, grinders, and binders to be sure that the...

New “Tougher” Criminal Laws Now In Effect

Omar Ha-Redeye

July 02, 2008 06:40

It appears that law students are going to have to buy an updated Criminal Code for next year. The Harper Conservatives’ new “get tough on crime” legislation comes into full force today. The Tackling Violent Crime Act creates a number of amendments to the Criminal Code and...

Happy Canada Day

Omar Ha-Redeye

July 01, 2008 11:30

And what better way to welcome Canada Day than with changes to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, an a reminder of the values that make us distinctly Canadian. Look for an upcoming podcast with the Attorney-General of Ontario on these changes and their significance to our society. And what better...

CIRA Policy is Not the End of Web Annonymity

Omar Ha-Redeye

June 30, 2008 23:11

Michael Geist of the University of Ottawa law commented today on the new policies by the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) regarding individual internet registrants. He had previously come out in support of their position, but it appears as if CIRA is backtracking on some of their...

The Liability of Saying Sorry

Omar Ha-Redeye

June 30, 2008 14:23

One of the hallmarks of properly managing disasters or scandals for a company is providing a genuine apology to the public.  It fosters good-will, and indicates a willingness of the corporate entity to make changes to affect the problem. However, legal counsel will frequently advise against doing ...