Carey O'Connor

Carey O’Connor is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She advises employers on a wide range of labour and employment issues, with particular focus on employment litigation, grievance arbitration and collective bargaining.

Carey has substantial experience litigating matters related to occupational health and safety issues and collective agreement interpretation. She works closely with her clients to respond to and defend orders and charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. She has considerable experience in the college, university, healthcare and municipal sectors and is regarded as a thought leader on pandemic-related legal issues, having guided many employers through changing requirements and subsequent labour-related challenges.

Carey uses her undergraduate education in commerce to develop a deep understanding of each organization. Her clients trust her as their strategic advisor and count on her to find the best strategies to mitigate risk. She is practical and quick to identify core issues. She uses her subject-matter expertise and clear thinking to negotiate positive settlements and litigate successful outcomes.