Andrea Gorys

In Memoriam: Brian J.E. Brock, K.C., Dutton Brock LLP It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and founding partner, Brian J.E. Brock, K.C. Brian Brock was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1969, appointed King’s Counsel in 1981 and received a Specialist in Civil Litigation. Brian was a valiant leader of lawyers, dedicating himself to the practice and education in the areas of Commercial Insurance, Products Liability, Class Actions, Professional Liability and Pers...

Edward Marrocco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defence and Health Care Law. Edward, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roger Townshend, a founding partner of OKT, is now a senior counsel to the firm. He practices Aboriginal , Constitutional, human rights , and administrative law, with particular stress on land claims litigation. He has a B.Sc (Hons.) in Mathematics. He has appeared in Court and advised on numerous cases relating to Aboriginal law claims including claims related to Aboriginal title and other Aboriginal rights and treaty rights, and duty to consult and accommodate cases. His court work has also...

Lisa Goodfellow is a trusted adviser to employers on a wide range of employment and labour relations matters, including executive compensations and contracts, wrongful dismissal actions, human rights, workplace investigations, employment standards, certification applications, collective bargaining, unfair labour practice complaints, grievance arbitrations, injunctions, and protection of proprietary information. Lisa guides her clients through complex and ever-changing labour and employment la...

Bill Gale is a Partner at Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP since 1989, where he practices in the area of employment law . He was selected by Lexpert’s Peer Review process as one of the “Top 500 Lawyers in Canada” for each year from 2012 to the present. He has appeared in court at both the trial and appellate levels to argue many reported decisions dealing with issues such as wrongful dismissal litigation , human rights , occupational health & safety, employment contract...

Amanda Plastina's practice covers all aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on multi-jurisdictional and cross-border structured financings. She has extensive experience acting for financial institutions and borrowers in connection with domestic and cross-border debt financing transactions, asset-based lending, project finance, syndicated loan transactions, construction and real estate financings, equipment financings acquisition financings and complex financial restructurings.

Jennifer Byun is counsel in the Corporate, Technology, and Privacy & Data Protection Groups. Her practice focuses on commercial, technology, privacy, and governance matters. In her practice, Jennifer regularly advises clients on commercial contracts, including complex business process outsourcings, joint ventures, transition arrangements, sales and procurement activities, and provides contract management support in client’s day-to-day in-house legal activities. She also advises clie...

Christopher Bryden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mercedes is a lawyer and founding partner of PBP Lawyers. She has extensive litigation experience, having represented clients before a range of administrative tribunals and at all levels of court in Ontario, Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. Her practice is diverse and includes mental health and capacity law, elder law, Charter litigation, civil actions, coroners’ inquests, guardianship proceedings, disability and accommodation disputes, and victim representation in crimina...

James L. Vigmond has been practising personal injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs for over 35 years. He is the former president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and Simcoe County Law Association. Jim continues to be a leading figure of Ontario’s personal injury trial bar. At Oatley Vigmond, Jim leads a team of lawyers and support staff with broad expertise in spinal cord, brain injury, and serious orthopedic cases. Jim has been voted by his peers as among The Best L...