Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Labour and Employment Law
Lauren is an associate lawyer in the Pension & Benefits group. Lauren first joined Koskie Minsky as a summer student in 2015, and returned to complete her articles in the Labour and Pensions Departments. Lauren is dedicated to providing advice and representation to employees, trade unions, plan administrators, trustees and their advisors and consultants on a range of pension, benefits, privacy and employment issues. Lauren has experience representing trade unions in a broad range of matte...
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 ...
Alexandra Wright-Mascotto is developing a practice in all areas of employment and labour law representing provincially and federally regulated employers. Ms. Wright-Mascotto first joined our Ottawa office as a summer student in 2019 and completed her articles with us in 2020 and 2021. While in law school, Ms. Wright-Mascotto worked as a teaching assistant for contracts classes. She also competed in the Arnup Cup Trial Advocacy Competition and the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitra...
Alycia Riley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Alycia, 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 Alycia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hailey Bruckner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law and Labour and Employment Law. Hailey, 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 Hailey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Alex is a dedicated and experienced employment and labour lawyer and litigator. He advises businesses and individuals in all areas of workplace law, including wrongful dismissal, human rights, employment standards, labour relations, and health and safety. Clients routinely depend on Alex for his strategic counsel, responsiveness, and thoughtful advocacy. He regularly represents clients before mediators, arbitrators, courts, human rights tribunals, and labour boards, both provincially and fede...
Kamal joined the Labour Law Group as an associate in 2015, after articling and summering at Koskie Minsky. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.Kamal is a dedicated advocate on behalf of workers and labour unions. During law school, he worked part-time assisting injured workers with workers’ compensation claims. Prior to law school, he worked as a union organizer.
Shyama Talukdar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Shyama, 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 Shyama is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan Epstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Jordan, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lia Boritz is a Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group at WeirFoulds. She has a broad litigation practice which includes civil, commercial and employment matters. Lia first joined WeirFoulds as an associate after summering and articling with the firm as a law student. She was then a Senior Associate at Book Law before returning to WeirFoulds. Lia has worked with a variety of clients, ranging from large corporations and public institutions to small businesses and ind...
Samuel Keen practises in all areas of employment and labour law, including human rights, employment standards, labour relations, grievance arbitration, wrongful dismissal, and health and safety matters. He acts on behalf of employers in a variety of workplace disputes and employment and labour-related legal proceedings. Samuel also provides legal and strategic advice to employers regarding workplace issues and labour relations.
Katherine completed her articles with Koskie Minsky LLP and joined the firm as an associate following her call to the Bar in 2012. She practices in the area of labour law. Prior to joining the firm, Katherine obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction) in Psychology and a Masters in Industrial Relations from Queen’s University. She completed her law degree at the University of Western Ontario. During law school, Katherine was a research assistant in the areas of labour relati...
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...
Anne Marie is Rae Christen Jeffries LLP's Director of Legal Research and Writing. Anne Marie is responsible for the training and mentorship of the Firm's students and associate lawyers, as well as developing and implementing the Firm's knowledge management strategy. Anne Marie's legal practice is focused on written advocacy, research and analysis. Anne Marie has noted expertise in human rights and accommodation, collective agreement interpretation, employment contracts and terminations, and l...
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