Caitlin Russell
Canada Guide 2025
Up and Coming : Employment & Labour
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About
Provided by Caitlin Russell
Practice Areas
Provides strategic advice to employers on a wide variety of employment issues including drafting employment agreements, structuring termination packages, employment issues arising in corporate transactions, compliance with employment standards and AODA, workplace policies and training, human rights issues, and the use of independent contractors. Regularly acts for employers in civil and regulatory proceedings. Has appeared before the Court of Appeal for Ontario, Divisional Court, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and Ontario Labour Relations Board. A frequent presenter and contributor to firm publications on current trends in Canadian employment law, with a particular focus on issues faced by Ontario employers. Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Chambers Review
Canada
Caitlin Russell of Cassels Brock & Blackwell in Toronto assists with a variety of employment issues from hiring and compliance to the related disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Caitlin is smart, thoughtful and has been invaluable for our business as we navigate our employment needs in Canada. She provides pragmatic solutions and communicates clearly and effectively."
"Caitlin is an excellent lawyer. She is very bright."
"Caitlin Russell consistently provides an exceptional level of client service. She exhibits a high level of sophistication in handling legal matters."
"Caitlin is smart, thoughtful and has been invaluable for our business as we navigate our employment needs in Canada. She provides pragmatic solutions and communicates clearly and effectively."
"Caitlin is an excellent lawyer. She is very bright."
"Caitlin Russell consistently provides an exceptional level of client service. She exhibits a high level of sophistication in handling legal matters."