Amanda P. Cohen

Associate, Toronto

amanda-cohen@hicksmorley.com
Direct: 416.864.7316
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2018
  • Biography

Amanda Cohen is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Her practice is largely representing unionized employers, with a particular focus in healthcare, municipal, transportation and nuclear sectors. She is an experienced litigator and regularly represents employers in grievance arbitrations, interest arbitrations, labour proceedings and human rights complaints.

In addition to her advocacy work, Amanda provides strategic advice to clients on a range of labour, employment and human rights issues. Amanda focuses on providing practical solutions to clients that reflect the realities of their business. She also negotiates reasonable settlements of wrongful dismissal matters on behalf of employers and is a frequent speaker on human resources law, particularly with respect to current developments, human rights issues, workplace investigations, attendance management and legislative changes.

Awards & Recognition

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ (2023–2025)
Labour and Employment Law

Memberships & Affiliations

Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law)

Canadian Bar Association – Member

Select Publications & Presentations

“What will a return to work look like Part 2…..When the Dust Settles…..” Ontario Bar Association (May 19, 2020)

“Returning to Work – Employer Considerations and Workforce Management Strategies” Ontario Bar Association (May 5, 2020)

“Attendance Management” Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) Labour Relations Seminar (January 30, 2020)

“Legal Update: Top 10 Legal Challenges of the Year” Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) Labour Relations Seminar (January 29, 2020)

Education

Queen’s University – J.D.

University of Guelph – B.Sc. (Hons.)