Carl Peterson is a partner of the Firm and since his call to the bar in 1984, he has worked in all areas of labour law with special expertise in the construction industry and health and safety litigation. In addition to defending employers against health and safety charges, he has been quite active in developing […]
Catherine maintains a broad practice in all areas of labour and employment law, providing advice and representation to employers on a variety of issues including terminations, grievances, human rights, workplace investigations, employment agreements and workplace policies. She is also regularly retained by employers as an independent third-party investigator to conduct workplace investigations into allegations of […]
Rebecca practices in all areas of labour and employment law, including human rights, labour relations strategy, employment contracts and policies, and workplace dispute resolution. Rebecca has also developed an expertise in regulatory compliance, having done extensive work in supply chain transparency management and legislation. Rebecca began her career with Filion as a summer and articling […]
As a member of the Firm since 2006 and a partner since 2013, Geoff practises in all areas of labour and employment law. He acts for a wide variety of union and non-union public and private sector clients, including federally-regulated clients. He is notably proficient at handling complex labour and employment issues. Geoff’s practice has […]
Hina is a Partner in Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP’s Hamilton office. Before joining the firm in September 2017, Hina practiced civil litigation at a boutique litigation law firm in Hamilton. Hina practices in all areas of employment, labour and human rights law with a particular focus on employment litigation. Hina has acted on behalf […]
Naomi maintains a broad practice, providing advice to employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters. She has experience assisting clients with grievance arbitrations, employment disputes, workplace investigations, human rights, workers’ compensation, and other related issues.Naomi is also passionate about exploring her interests in specific sectors, including construction, education, and non-profit organizations. As […]
Mark Stone has been a partner with the firm since 1997. He advises on all areas of labour and employment law, providing proactive and strategic advice to employers and representing public and private sector employers before labour boards, arbitration boards, courts, and various employment-related tribunals. He has also acted as lead counsel in many significant […]
A recognized leader and advocate, Carissa Tanzola is committed to delivering strategic business solutions while navigating legal challenges with integrity and efficiency. As the current Managing Partner of the Firm, she leads with innovation and passion, driving success for both her clients and the firm. Carissa provides employers with expert legal guidance and representation for […]
Anja is an associate in Filion. Before joining the firm in September 2022, Anja summered and articled at a full-service national firm. Anja, a proud Hamiltonian, is passionate about labour and employment law. She offers strategic, practical advice to employers of all sizes and industries and is a confident advocate, representing clients effectively in civil […]
Cavina Tsoi is an associate lawyer in the Toronto office, where she also completed her summer and articling term. Cavina maintains a broad practice in all areas of labour and employment law, and has advised employers across a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors. Before shifting to law, Cavina gained […]
Mark provides strategic advice and representation in all areas of management-side labour and employment law in both the private and public sectors. Mark’s practice is client-focused and leverages his exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Mark understands and considers the business implications at play when providing strategic legal advice tailored to his client’s needs. He routinely […]
David Wakely, a founding member of the Firm, has practised exclusively in employment and labour law for management since 1975. Over the years, he has made a lasting impact on the Firm’s growth and reputation. David’s practice includes all areas of labour and employment law, focusing on collective bargaining and employment litigation. He represents a […]