Hicks Morley’s Michael Hines authored an article in the Fall 2015 edition of Education Today entitled, “The 2015 Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline Explained”.
Announcements
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Hicks Morley has been ranked in the Who’s Who Legal Canada: Management Labour & Employment Analysis 2015. The firm received two nominations, including John E. Brooks and Stephen J Shamie. The publication notes that Hicks Morley’s lawyer, Stephen Shamie, is highly regarded for his work in employer defence and is recognized as having an “expert…
Hicks Morley has been recognized as a leader in the field of Labour and Employment law by the Legal 500 Canada 2016 guide. Partner, Stephen Shamie, was listed among the “Leading lawyers” nationwide and noted for being “one of the best employment lawyers in Canada”.
Hicks Morley has been ranked in the inaugural issue of Chambers Canada 2016 in the areas of Employment & Labour and Pensions & Benefits. The firm is referred to as an “excellent firm in every respect” with its lawyers regarded as “very competent and committed to good client service.”
Hicks Morley’s Andrew Zabrovsky was quoted in the September 14, 2015 Law Times article entitled “Employers urged to prepare for new AODA requirements.” The article focuses on the January 1, 2016 deadline for organizations to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Andrew feels that employers “can’t wait for December to roll around…
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce the hiring of seven new associates to our team. Working out of the firm’s Toronto office are Lydia Bay, Njeri Damali Campbell, Alyson Frankie, Paul Migicovsky, Carey O’Connor, Jeffrey Patterson and Elizabeth Winter.
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce that Stephen J. Shamie has been named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers®. Stephen is recognized in the 2016 edition of the directory, based on peer recommendations, as a leader in the area of Labour and Employment Law in the Toronto area.
Hicks Morley once again ranked #1 in Canada in the field of Labour and Employment Law in Best Lawyers® in Canada 2016. Hicks Morley has more listed lawyers in the area of Labour and Employment Law than any other firm in Canada.
Hicks Morley’s Simon Mortimer was quoted in an August 24, 2015 Canadian Lawyer article entitled “LPP: Answering a Different Call”. The article discusses the English- and French-language Law Practice Program being offered to new law graduates. Hicks Morley participated in the program, offering an alternative route for law grads to gain the necessary skills and experience for future practice. While supportive of the program, Simon noted that the firm views articling as the path to becoming an associate and sees the LLP program, due to its short duration, as more of an internship.
Hicks Morley is pleased to announce Lauri Reesor, chair of the firm’s Human Rights practice group, has been selected to sit as a member of the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s (HTRO) Practice Advisory Committee. View the HRTO’s announcement.