
Associate, Toronto
Direct: 416.864.7034
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2020
Biography
Rachel Counsell is an employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of employment issues.
Rachel has appeared before the Superior Court of Justice and Court of Appeal in Ontario. Her advocacy practice includes class actions, wrongful dismissal claims, unjust dismissal claims, harassment complaints, worker’s compensation claims and disability claims.
Rachel received her Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto. While studying at the University of Toronto, she worked as a caseworker at Advocacy for Injured Workers, a community legal clinic representing injured workers in workers’ compensation claims and appeals. Before attending law school, Rachel received a Bachelor of Arts & Science degree from McMaster University. Rachel summered and articled at the firm before returning as an associate in 2020.
Practice Areas
Employment Law Human Rights Labour Relations Litigation Litigation - Class Actions Litigation - Wrongful & Unjust Dismissals Occupational Health Workplace Safety & Insurance
Industries
Arts & Sports Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial) Healthcare Hospitality & Gaming Long-Term Care and Home Care Manufacturing Media & Communications Membership Associations Mining & Natural Resources Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Non-profit Organizations Professional & Technical Services Retail & Wholesale Trade Social Services Transportation & Warehousing
Memberships & Affiliations
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment)
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Select Publications & Presentations
“Court Denies Injunction Motions and Allows Mandatory Vaccination Policies to be Implemented” 31:10 Employment and Labour Law Reporter (January 2022) (with E. Vaughan)
Education
University of Toronto, J.D.
McMaster University, B. Arts. Sc.