Tessa Warmelink
About Tessa Warmelink
Tessa Warmelink is a Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience in the legal field, including roles at Gowling WLG and Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. She holds a Juris Doctor from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Western University.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Tessa Warmelink currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Intact Financial Corporation. She has held this position since 2023 and is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In her role, she provides legal guidance and support to the organization, contributing to its operations and compliance within the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation
Prior to her current role, Tessa Warmelink worked as Senior Legal Counsel at the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) from 2020 to 2023. During her three years at CDIC, she was responsible for overseeing legal matters related to deposit insurance and financial stability in Canada, further enhancing her expertise in the legal aspects of financial institutions.
Legal Career at Gowling WLG
Tessa Warmelink has extensive experience with Gowling WLG, where she worked for six years from 2014 to 2020. Initially, she served as a Legal Associate focusing on Insurance Defence and Professional Liability. Her career at Gowling WLG also included roles as a Summer Law Student in 2011 and as a Legal Assistant from 2007 to 2009, providing her with a comprehensive foundation in legal practice.
Education and Expertise
Tessa Warmelink earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from Western University, which she completed from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background supports her legal expertise, particularly in areas related to health and insurance law.
Articling Experience
After completing her law degree, Tessa Warmelink worked as an Articling Student at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP from 2012 to 2013. This 11-month position allowed her to gain practical experience in various legal matters, further preparing her for her subsequent roles in the legal field.