Successfully defended a college in a claim brought by a former student alleging discrimination on the basis of disability.
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 defended a municipal client’s by-law services department in a human rights claim where the applicant claimed racial discrimination in relation to ongoing by-law concerns on his property.
Successfully defended a school board at labour arbitration in a case involving its denial of an employee’s request to take a paid “religious Holy Day” in order to attend a religious convention.
Counsel to a gaming facility in its first contract negotiations and in respect of all labour and employment matters.
Lead counsel in multiple Applications for Certification in the hospitality and gaming industry.
Lead counsel to a client with a matter proceeding to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario related to transgender issues.
Counsel to various companies in connection with the labour and employment aspects regarding the sale of their businesses.
Counsel to a national media and communications company in respect of all of its employment and labour-related matters.
Counsel to financial services institutions in respect of all their dismissal-related matters, including those that proceed to court.
Advised a utility contractor in connection with an investigation into a fatality, following which no charges were laid.