Ogletree Deakins LLP

Kathryn Bird (she/her/hers) is an employment, human rights, and labour lawyer in Ogletree Deakins’ Toronto office. Kathryn is a recognized leader in workplace law in Canada and was the winner of a Lexpert Rising Star award in 2020. Kathryn advises employers, social service providers, school boards, and municipalities regarding issues arising from the employment relationship and the provision of services to the public. Kathryn also assists school boards, colleges, and universities with l...

Hugh Christie is the managing partner of Ogletree Deakins’ Toronto office. He provides commercial and public sector clients with advice on all elements of employment law, from pre-hiring through recruitment, drafting agreements, benefit plans and policies, discipline, promotion, succession planning, termination and post-employment obligations. Hugh deals with employment issues arising out of restructuring of the workplace as a result of corporate transactions and trans-border employment...

Kevin MacNeill has helped employers solve human resources problems for nearly 30 years. He is a member of the bars of Ontario, Quebec and New York and regularly practices law in both English and French. Kevin has extensive experience in all areas of employment and labor litigation, including grievance arbitration, union certifications, pension litigation, wrongful dismissal lawsuits, discrimination claims, occupational safety and health defense, and workers’ compensation. He has litigat...

Shana Wolch is a Partner in the Calgary office. She assists clients with all of their day-to-day human resources matters. Shana’s practice includes occupational health and safety (safety compliance, investigations, and defense of charges), workers’ compensation and disability management, human rights, and privacy. Shana has extensive experience with alcohol and drug policies, administration and compliance, cannabis (from assisting start-up growers and retail companies to managing ...

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.

Justin Turc is a Partner in our Calgary office. He advises employers on a range of human resources issues, including employment contracts, workplace policies, terminations, disability management, and workplace investigations. Justin also assists employers with disputes, including wrongful dismissal claims.

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...