News & Events
Nancy Shapiro Named 2023 Best Lawyers™ “Lawyer of the Year” in the Toronto Area.
August 25, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Nancy Shapiro was recently recognized by Best Lawyers™ as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Labour and Employment Law. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. These lawyers are selected
Twenty KM Lawyers Listed In The 17th Edition Of The Best Lawyers In Canada®
August 25, 2022
We are pleased to announce that 20 of the Firm’s lawyers were chosen by their fellow professionals to be listed in the 17th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Below is a complete list of KM lawyers, by practice area, recognized in the 17th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada: Jeffrey Armel – Construction
Seven KM Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™
August 25, 2022
We are pleased to announce that 7 KM lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in Canada. Kamal Bakhazi – Labour and Employment
Yellow Pages Pensioners’ Group Announces Agreement with Yellow Pages on Additional Funding for Pension Plan
August 5, 2022
We are pleased to announce that our client, the Yellow Pages Pensioners’ Group (“YPPG”), has reached an agreement with Yellow Pages as part of Yellow Pages’ recent “share buy-back” transaction. The agreement will see a total payment of $30M paid to the pension plan in 2022 to improve the funded status of the pension plan.
Sara Tatelman authors column for Benefits Canada
June 2, 2022
Sara Tatelman has authored a column for Benefits Canada: Expert panel: How employers can design health benefits, retirement plans for gig workers. To read the column, please click here.
Kirk Baert named Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
March 22, 2022
We are very pleased to announce that Kirk Baert, a Class Actions Partner at Koskie Minsky, received the title of Fellow by the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), during a ceremony in Los Angeles, California, on March 19, 2022. The IATL limits Fellowship to 500 active trial lawyers and seeks out Fellows who have
Sixteen KM Lawyers Listed In The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2022
February 27, 2022
Koskie Minsky LLP is pleased to announce that 16 of the Firm’s lawyers were chosen by their fellow professionals to be listed in the 2022 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory compiles lists of outstanding professionals by conducting peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their
Arleen Huggins To Speak At The Osgoode Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations Program
February 4, 2022
Arleen Huggins will be speaking at The Osgoode Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations Program on March 21, 2022. Arleen’s session will focus on “Investigating Allegations of Racism, Systemic Racism Prejudice and Bias in the Workplace”. For more information about the program, please click here
James Harnum Quoted in Toronto Star Article on former Migrant Farm Workers’ battle to recoup unpaid wages from cannabis company
February 2, 2022
James Harnum, a Partner in the Pensions and Benefits Department, provided pro bono legal representation to migrant farm workers in their battle to recoup thousands in termination pay, unpaid wages and other amounts owing to them by Pharmhouse Inc., a bankrupt cannabis production facility. To read the full article please click here.
Nancy Shapiro Guests on The Great Canadian Leader Podcast
January 25, 2022
Nancy Shapiro was a guest on The Great Canadian Leadership Podcast as part of their special series on navigating difficult conversations. Nancy specifically discussed giving feedback and how you can build your confidence and strengthen your team. Listen here!