Mike Dull co-founded PATH in 2022 with Emma Halpern after more than a decade of representing people harmed by serious injuries, sexual abuse, medical negligence, and corporate and pharmaceutical wrongdoing. Through his work with PATH and Valent Legal, Mike is committed to using the law to hold powerful institutions accountable and to make justice more accessible for people facing significant barriers. He brings a thoughtful, strategic, and compassionate approach to his advocacy, with a particular focus on cases that can create meaningful change for both individuals and communities.
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Before co-founding PATH, Mike founded Valent Legal, where he built a practice dedicated to representing people who had been seriously harmed and often faced powerful defendants, complex systems, and significant barriers to justice. His work has included cases involving serious personal injuries, sexual abuse, medical negligence, corporate wrongdoing, and pharmaceutical claims.
Mike’s work with PATH reflects the same commitment that has shaped his career: helping people access legal support when the stakes are high and the path forward is not always clear. He is particularly drawn to legal work that combines strong individual advocacy with broader accountability, including cases that expose systemic problems or help open doors for others facing similar harm.
In addition to his legal practice, Mike teaches as a part-time professor at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law, where he shares his experience and passion for advocacy with students through courses on class action law and procedure. He also serves as a legal representative for the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Research Ethics Board.
Mike has contributed to several community and justice-focused initiatives outside of his practice. He volunteers with ReachAbility Association, a Halifax-based non-profit organization that works to alleviate barriers to justice, equality, and human rights for people living with disabilities. He also previously served as a legal advisor to the Nova Scotia Restorative Inquiry into the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children and issues of systemic racism in Nova Scotia.
Across his work as a lawyer, teacher, and community volunteer, Mike is guided by a belief that legal advocacy should be practical, principled, and people-centred. He is proud to be part of PATH’s work advancing access to justice and supporting clients in matters that call for care, persistence, and meaningful accountability.