Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Labour and Employment Law
Josh Mandryk is a fighter for workers’ rights. From union organizing law to employment class actions to collective bargaining and grievance arbitration, Josh is proud to help advance the rights of working people day in and day out. Josh prides himself in being an organizer’s lawyer. He understands the demanding nature of union organizing work, and always aims to work as hard as the organizers he’s assisting. When organizers need strategic advice or guidance on the law of org...
Gloria is committed to supporting employers by providing practical advice on a diverse range of workplace issues. Since joining the firm, Gloria has prepared workplace policies, handbooks, employment contracts, written submissions, and presentations to assist employers with workplace trainings.
Hossein is an enthusiastic advocate who offers expert guidance to employers on a wide spectrum of employment, labour, and human rights matters. Hossein’s practical approach to workplace issues enables him to provide innovative solutions to the most intricate workplace challenges, whether in unionized or non-unionized environments. Hossein regularly advises clients on nuanced disability management issues including both workers’ compensation claims and non-occupational absences. Bey...
Behzad is a Partner at Israel Foulon Wong LLP and obtained his common law and civil law degrees from McGill University’s Faculty of Law. He has practiced employment law since his call to the Ontario Bar. Behzad provides both employees and employers with exceptional and cost-effective service regarding a wide range of human resources-related issues, including wrongful dismissals, terminations and severance packages, employment standards, human rights and accommodation, employment agreeme...
Hailey Bruckner is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment Law. A rising star in commercial and administrative law, Hailey Bruckner provides clients with practical, strategic advice. Hailey has a diverse litigation practice with an emphasis on civil litigation, commercial disputes, public and administrative law, and professional regulation. Hailey acts for stakeholders in complex commercial litigation, includin...
Alexandra maintains a broad practice assisting provincially and federally regulated employers on a wide range of workplace matters, including wrongful dismissal disputes, human rights claims, labour relation disputes, occupational health and safety matters and employment standards issues. She brings a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to her day‑to‑day advisory work on hiring, disciplining and terminating, workplace policies, employment agreements, accommodation matters and issues arising...
Kaley is an associate at Cavalluzzo, primarily practicing in the areas of employment, labour, class actions, human rights, and professional regulations. In her employment law practice, she represents workers across all sectors. In the unionized setting, she has a particular focus on the education sector. Kaley has represented clients before all levels of court in Ontario, in addition to various administrative tribunals and labour arbitrators. Kaley is deeply committed to workplace fairness. A...
Shyama Talukdar is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Shyama is a committed litigator and advocate with a focus on union-side labour, employment, human rights, and administrative law. Shyama is passionate about social justice and workers’ rights. Shyama has previously worked with the Downtown Legal Services Clinic at the University of Toronto and the Advocates for Injured Workers Clinic. She has appeared before the Ontario Court...
Darren is a partner with the firm, and is based in our London office. He practices in all areas of labour and employment law, including related litigation. A major focus of Darren’s practice is occupational health and safety law. He frequently assists clients in dealing with regulators and enforcement agencies. This includes reviewing orders, helping ensure compliance with applicable legislation, and, when necessary, appealing orders. Darren also often advises clients on issues such as ...
Biography Jennifer Bernardo is a partner in the Employment & Compensation Law Practice Group in Baker McKenzie's Toronto office. As a litigator, Jennifer represents clients in labour, employment, and corporate/commercial law matters before a variety of administrative tribunals, labour arbitrators, and all levels of court in Ontario. Jennifer has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Legal 500 and "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Canada. Jennifer is a frequent contributor to Baker McKenz...
Mary-Elizabeth Dill protects and advances the rights of working people with passion and skill in equal measure. Through both collective bargaining and litigation, she helps trade unions and faculty associations secure the rights and protections they and their members deserve. Mary-Elizabeth is particularly proud to have assisted unions in combating discrimination in the workplace and in defending employees facing unjust discipline for speaking out against unsafe working conditions. Whatever t...
Evan Daikov is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Evan, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Evan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nick Papageorge is lawyer and partner in the Labour & Employment Law and Human Rights Law Groups at Ross & McBride . Nick is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Nick works with both employer and employee clients to find practical solutions to all manner of workplace issues. Nick's areas of expertise include severance package negotiations, wrongful dismissal claims, human rights and workplace discrimination matters, e...
Kyle joined Soloway Wright as a litigation lawyer in 2015 after previously completing his articles with the firm. Kyle is a member of the Employment, Labour & Public Law , and Commercial Litigation practice groups. Kyle has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal, the Ontario Divisional Court, the Superior Court of Justice and the Small Claims Court, as well as in the Federal Court. Kyle has also represented clients before several administrati...
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