Ryan Markesic is a labour and employment lawyer practising out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office in all areas of workplace law and in civil litigation. Ryan has assisted in arbitrations, tribunals and matters before all levels of courts including the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. He has a particular interest and experience in advising and representing colleges and universities on a variety of issues.
Hicks Morley publishes a number of materials, both electronic and print, on issue-specific and sector-specific topics of interest to our clients. Our insights section has links to all of our various publications, updates and blogs, both current and historical, to keep you informed of developments in the law that impact human resources.
Owais Hashmi
Owais specializes in leveraging knowledge management tools to enhance client experiences and optimize legal service delivery. Through his diligent monitoring of current and emerging legal trends, he bolsters the firm’s subject-matter expertise in Canadian labour and employment law, benefiting both lawyers and clients alike.
Cathy Foti
Cathy Foti is the Associate Director, Human Resources and Administration at Hicks Morley.
Daryl Seupersad
Daryl has developed a specialized practice in advising and representing employers with their workers’ compensation claims management and appeals.
Alex Lemoine
Alex has developed a speciality in advising clients on matters related to accessibility compliance, executive compensation and workplace dispute resolutions.
Cemeka Douglas
Cemeka Douglas is Hicks Morley’s Manager, Student Programs. Based in our Toronto office, Cemeka is responsible for managing the firm’s student recruitment processes and for supporting the development, mentorship and overall experience of the firm’s summer and articling students.
Katherine Ford
Katherine ensures Hicks Morley’s lawyers are kept apprised of new developments in the law and legal practice, and she works with practice groups to incorporate these into the services they provide to clients.
Andrew Easto
Andrew is experienced in assisting senior management and in-house counsel at large public sector-institutions with employee benefit and executive compensation advisory matters.
Abiola Akinyemi
Abiola’s practice involves providing strategic advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of issues including grievance arbitrations, labour disputes, occupational health and safety, human rights and accommodation, and employment standards.
Kelly Brennan
Kelly is building a practice that includes advice and representation for employers in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.