
Associate, Toronto
Direct: 416.864.7198
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2025
Biography
Madeline Eskandari is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She advises and represents employers in public and private sectors on a wide range of labour, employment, and human rights issues.
Madeline graduated from the J.D. program at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law as the recipient of four academic awards, including the Laskin Prize in recognition of her being the top-ranking student in constitutional law. Prior to attending law school, Madeline graduated with distinction, receiving her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Toronto Metropolitan University, with a major in politics and governance.
As a law student, Madeline served as a research assistant to Professor Yasmin Dawood and as an academic success advisor for the Dean’s Academic Success Program. Additionally, Madeline taught piano lessons throughout her education.
Madeline is a classically trained pianist. When she isn’t working, she enjoys reading and listening to music. Madeline is fluent in written and oral French.
Practice Areas
Employment Law Human Rights Labour Relations Litigation Litigation - Class Actions Litigation - Injunctions Litigation - Judicial Review & Appeals Litigation - Pensions Litigation - Wrongful & Unjust Dismissals Workplace Safety & Insurance
Industries
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Construction Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial) Healthcare Hospitality & Gaming Manufacturing Media & Communications Membership Associations Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Non-profit Organizations Professional & Technical Services Retail & Wholesale Trade Social Services Technology Transportation & Warehousing
Memberships & Affiliations
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law)
Education
University of Toronto, J.D.
Toronto Metropolitan University, B.A. (Hons.)