Brandin O'Connor
About Brandin O'Connor
Brandin O'Connor is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2025. Brandin O'Connor is recognized in the following practice area:
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Toronto, Ontario
- Labour and Employment Law
Current Firm: Shields O'Donnell Mackillop LLP
Education: Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Toronto, ON
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