Counsel for university on appeal to Court of Appeal dismissing action brought by a faculty association.
Work
We offer legal services that include advice, courtroom and tribunal advocacy, negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, policy development and strategic planning. Below are examples of work we have performed for our clients.
Successfully represented multiple clients in judicial review applications.
Regularly assists clients in reviewing and revising internal policies, handbooks, and workplace contracts.
Advises clients regarding workplace investigations relating to, among other things, theft, harassment, discrimination, bullying, abuse, and violence.
Assists clients in addressing accommodation requests and disability management.
Regularly provides training on the use of medical marijuana in the workplace, workplace accommodation, workplace investigations, and workplace bullying and harassment.
Represent clients as lead counsel in various aspects of litigation including, drafting pleadings, examinations for discovery, mediation, motions, pre-trial, and arbitration.
Acted as lead counsel at multiple proceedings before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
Regularly acts as lead counsel in multiple grievance proceedings including mediation and hearing.
Recently represented a social services client as lead counsel on an arbitration regarding a for cause dismissal.