Ryan Watkins

Whitten & Lublin LLP

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employment law, he focuses on wrongful dismissals, constructive dismissals and human rights. As an experienced litigator, Ryan has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants at various tribunals and all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Court of Appeal. Although Ryan has experience handling very complex workplace cases, he holds a special interest in representing the disadvantaged, especially in ‘David versus Goliath’ type matters, where Ryan can make a significant difference for his clients. He has negotiated significant monetary settlements for clients against some of the largest multinational corporations in the world. A thought leader within employment law, Ryan is often engaged as a speaker for employer professional organizations and provides public commentary to media outlets on current employment legal issues. Passionate about improving diversity in law firms, Ryan has published articles and speaks on this topic at conferences. As a leader within his firm, he has co-founded the firm's student committee and is a mentor to junior lawyers.

Andrea is an Employee Learning and Development professional with two years of experience who is passionate about using her skills to implement innovative and pioneering HR initiatives to drive a culture of professional development. Her strengths lay in people and relationship management, critical thinking and delivering behaviour change projects with an innovative twist. She has been responsible for introducing compliance learning tailored to our significantly diverse employee base of over 12,000 and using her skills to create engagement for and roll out of 'Altogether Autism & Neurodiversity awareness programme at The Warehouse Group. She has shifted the way our team engages with learning, cultivating a continuous learning and development culture specific to their journey.

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Whitten and Lublin Employment Lawyers

ryan@whittenlublin.com

647 946 1276

141 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1100, Toronto, Ontario, M5H3L5

BLG Anne Merminod is an experienced litigator with distinguished expertise in class actions. As a partner at BLG's Montreal office, Anne focuses on defending class actions from certification (or authorization, in Quebec) through to the appellate level. Her deep understanding of class actions makes her highly sought after as a writer and speaker. She is listed among the Best Lawyers in Canada (Class Action Litigation), in Chambers (Class Action Defence) and in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List,” which highlights top litigators in the U.S. and Canada. In 2022, she was recognized by Benchmark Canada as an emerging talent.

Whitten & Lublin Employment Lawyers Toronto

@whittenlublin

toronto-employmentlawyer.com

Whitten and Lublin Employment Lawyers

ryan@whittenlublin.com

647 946 1276

141 Adelaide Street West, Suite 1100, Toronto, Ontario, M5H3L5

Ryan Watkins is a partner at Whitten and Lublin PC. Over the last decade, Ryan has focused his practice on employment law, advising employees and employers in all types of workplace disputes. While he counsels clients in all areas of

J.R. Laffin is widely recognized as a leading dealmaker and talented public M&A lawyer. He advises on many of Canada’s most sophisticated and complex M&A transactions, offering strategic solutions and innovative approaches. J.R. was honoured in 2021 as a Top 10 M&A lawyer in Canada by a global news outlet for his leadership in high-profile transactions. He is known for his legal expertise, professionalism and collaborative approach helping clients complete industry-altering transactions. In addition to his distinguished legal presence, J.R. provides leadership as public M&A practice group head and is an active mentor to junior lawyers providing advice and support.