Eleanor A. Vaughan

Eleanor Vaughan is a litigation lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Her practice focuses on employment litigation, and she represents employers across all industries in a wide range of disputes arising from the workplace.

Eleanor has significant experience representing clients in complex and high-profile litigation matters including employment disputes, class actions, labour injunctions, appeals and arbitrations. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario (including the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal) as well as tribunals (including the Ontario Labour Relations Board). Eleanor regularly advises employers navigating sensitive workplace issues including executive terminations, workplace investigations, restrictive covenant enforcement and wrongful dismissal claims.

Eleanor takes a practical, business-minded approach toward litigation matters. Known for her productive and collaborative approach, she is a strong advocate who works to achieve the best possible results for her clients, whether in the courtroom or in settlement discussions.

Prior to joining Hicks Morley, Eleanor earned her J.D. from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and her LL.M. (International Business Law) from Université Lyon III. She developed her litigation practice at a full-service national firm, where she also summered and articled, and at a boutique litigation firm.

Eleanor is a member of the firm’s Women’s Practice Group, and she regularly volunteers as duty counsel with Pro Bono Ontario.