Kris Klein

David is currently focusing his practice on mediating and investigating employment, workplace and sports disputes, areas of law in which he has significant experience. In the past, David has provided advice and representation to both employers and employees with respect to workplace issues of all kinds, including employment litigation, employment standards complaints, human rights proceedings, and occupational health and safety matters. He has also assisted employers in developing and impleme...

Todd Burke is a senior litigation partner in the firm's Ottawa office. His practice is focused on commercial litigation, professional liability and risk management. With over 20 years of experience, Todd has handled complex disputes for individuals, private and public companies, as well as government and other public agencies. His representation includes early case assessment, regular reporting, project management, e-discovery best practices, effective budgeting and vigorous representation. T...

Laura Gomez is an Ottawa-based Gowling WLG partner who advises on regulatory law, practising primarily in the area of product regulation, compliance and enforcement, and corporate commercial law. Laura assists clients with regulatory and commercial issues relating to the commercialization of foods, supplemented foods, non-prescription and prescription drugs, natural health products, cosmetics, medical devices, cannabis, consumer products, consumer chemicals and controlled drugs. She has parti...

Karin Pagé is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Arbitration and Labour and Employment Law. Karin practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Karin Pagé since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Karin Pagé is held by other lawyers.

For over 29 years, Andrea has passionately dedicated herself to helping victims of accidents and medical malpractice secure the compensation they deserve. With a particular focus on complex birth trauma cases, she has successfully handled numerous cases involving brachial plexus injuries and brain injuries caused by hypoxia during birth. Andrea also specializes in representing victims of car accidents and those facing disability benefit denials. Understanding that most of her clients are in a...

Lynn practises in all aspects of labour and employment and human rights law, on behalf of management. After graduating from the University of Toronto Law School (JD, 1975), he practised for 11 years with a national law firm, before co-founding Emond Harnden in 1987. His practice encompasses the representation of both public and private sector clients with a focus on education, healthcare and technology. Lynn has managed a number of landmark cases in the areas of employee absenteeism, employee...

M. Drew Tyler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Trade and Finance Law and Public Procurement Law. M. Drew practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized M. Drew Tyler since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which M. Drew Tyler is held by other lawyers.

Howard is widely recognized as a leading appellate lawyer, known for his precise and creative advocacy. With over 20 years of experience, Howard is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law and a partner at AGP LLP in Ottawa. His practice is devoted to criminal appeals and complex trials, and he has argued more than 150 appeals, including seven appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada. At the trial level, he has successfully defended clients charged with murder, large-scale drug traffickin...

Elisa Scali is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. She is a member of the firm's national Employment, Labour & Equalities (ELE) Practice Group and the leader of the Ottawa ELE team. Elisa works closely with employers to assist them in achieving and maintaining compliance with employment laws and offers practical solutions to manage and minimize employment-related legal risks. She regularly provides advice to employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitm...

Peter Jarosz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Peter practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Jarosz since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Peter Jarosz is held by other lawyers.