Best Lawyers Near You in Toronto, Ontario for Labour and Employment Law
Amanda Cohen is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of labour, employment and human rights issues. Since joining the firm as an associate, Amanda has devoted significant time advising and representing clients on matters arising in unionized workplaces, and has developed particular expertise in the healthcare and municipal sectors. Amanda ...
Danny is a Partner with the firm, practicing out of the Toronto office. Prior to joining the partnership, Danny articled with the firm from 2015 to 2016 and then practiced as an Associate in the firm’s London and Toronto offices from 2016 to 2023. Danny represents employers in all areas of labour and employment law, with a particular emphasis on labour relations, construction labour relations, and employment litigation. With his breadth of expertise and practical results-driven approach...
Nadia Halum Arauz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Nadia, 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 Nadia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura is a partner with the firm practising in all areas of labour and employment law, with a focus on employment litigation, human rights proceedings, grievance arbitrations, and workplace investigations. Laura has experience appearing before various tribunals as well as all levels of court in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada. She also has experience in confidential mediation and arbitration. Laura provides strategic advice in employment litigation, human rights, and labour relations ...
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...
Mike Jaworski advises employers on workplace issues and represents them in legal proceedings before arbitrators, courts, human rights tribunals and labour boards. Mike devotes time to understand each client’s business so that he can assist them to proactively navigate and resolve their workplace issues. Mike regularly advises public and private sector employers on a wide range of issues, including labour disputes, grievance arbitrations, human rights and accommodation, employment standa...
William McLennan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. William, 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 William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ben Katz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Ben, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ted Flett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Ted, 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 Ted is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Travis Bertrand is a lawyer in our employment and labour law group. He practises in all areas of employment and labour law, and regularly provides strategic advice to employers on employment standards, wrongful dismissal, human rights and accommodation, workplace management and investigations, policy development, recruitment and hiring practices, labour relations, and occupational health and safety. Travis acts on behalf of employers in a variety of workplace disputes and employment and labou...
Samantha Cass has a diverse labour and employment law practice concentrating on judicial review proceedings, appeals and complex legal issues. Samantha is known for her strong legal analysis and writing skills, which she employs to deliver clear, strategic advice to clients facing challenging workplace and regulatory matters. Samantha has a particular interest in written advocacy and is routinely called upon to draft persuasive submissions on behalf of clients in complex litigation involving ...
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.
Jordan’s commitment to his clients and his comprehensive approach to legal representation have earned him a reputation as a leading lawyer in his field. His dedication to upholding the highest standards of legal practice ensures that his clients receive exceptional service and effective solutions to their legal challenges.
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