Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 
Kate Shao is a top lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law.
Kate is a union-side labour lawyer. She represents trade union clients at grievance arbitrations, administrative tribunals, and courts in Ontario. Prior to joining Paliare Roland in 2021, Kate worked in the City of Toronto’s Legal Services Division and Human Rights Office and began her career at a leading labour and employment law boutique.
Kate is a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice, and has written and spoken on issues of race, gender, and identity. Kate is also a member of the firm’s Inclusion Committee.
Kate, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kate is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
