Craig S. Rix

Craig Rix

Managing Partner, Toronto

craig-rix@hicksmorley.com
Direct: 416.864.7284
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 1995
  • Biography

Craig Rix is Hicks Morley’s Managing Partner and is a labour and employment lawyer in the firm’s Toronto office. Craig’s practice is dedicated to change management, collective bargaining negotiations and rights arbitration advocacy in both the public and private sectors.

Craig is an advocate, negotiator, relationship-builder and problem-solver. Applying a broad skill base forged through experience at the bargaining table, the boardroom table and an early career leave as a senior advisor to the provincial government, Craig has developed the ability to help his clients creatively solve a number of complex legal and human resources problems.

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in Canada™ (2013–2024)
Labour and Employment Law

Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2014–2024)
Labour Relations (Consistently Recommended)

Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2024)
Employment Law (Consistently Recommended)

Chambers Canada – Band 4 (2023–2024); Band 5 (2019–2022)
Employment & Labour, Ontario

Who’s Who Legal – Global Leader (2016–2023)
Labour and Employment Law

Who’s Who Legal – National Leader, Canada (2012, 2016–2023)
Labour, Employment & Benefits

Memberships & Affiliations

Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers – Member/Past President and Director (2007–2014)

Canadian Bar Association – Member

Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law)

Ontario Chamber of Commerce – Past Director (2000–2010)

Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority – Past Director and Chair – Human Resources and Governance Committee (2014–2018)

Toronto Port Authority – Past Director (2008–2014)

Education

University of Windsor, LL.B.

McMaster University, B.A. Hons., M.A. (Public Policy/Public Administration)