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w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 8 47 TOP 5 LABOUR & EMPLOYMENT BOUTIQUES – UNION SIDE Pink Larkin Halifax, N.S.; Fredericton, N.B. pinklarkin.com Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP Toronto upfhlaw.ca Pink Larkin is a dispute resolution law firm. Evolving from a "work law" heritage in employee-side labour law, the firm has honed its negotiation skills to resolving problems that range from complex high-level conflicts and intricate cases to everyday business issues. Privately held enterprises, community groups, professional associations and organized labour trust Pink Lar- kin to help them manage and resolve issues related to high-stakes risk management planning and when necessary, take mea- sured responses and appropriate action to manage disputes and protect interests. Legal services include employment, labour, litigation, mediation, human resources, workplace investigations, professional regulation, workplace coaching, pensions and benefits, non-profits, first nations and human rights. In addition to being litigators, mediators and advisors to individuals, organizations and business, Pink Larkin launched a full-time pro bono practice focused on systemic litigation that presents law reform possibilities for the poor — a first-in-Canada approach to actively providing access to justice. "Depth of experience in labour and employment. Excellent lawyers with different practice areas within labour and employment and excellent reputation for both quality of work and client service." "Specialization. Adaptability." Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP traces its history back to the original union-side labour relations firms in Ontario: Joliffe, Lewis and Osler and Golden Levinson. The firm's 22 lawyers provide legal services to trade unions, employee associations, progres- sive organizations and employees with respect to all aspects of the work relationship, including labour relations litigation, human rights, pension and employment benefits, health and safety, workers' compensation, professional discipline, criminal defense, civil litigation including appellate work, Charter of Rights and public interest advocacy and class actions. The firm has a demonstrated commitment to the interests of its clients and to progressive movements throughout Ontario, Canada and the world. "Very progressive. Quality service." Accepting nominations from large, small and public sector/non-profit legal departments. NOMINATIONS OPEN FROM JANUARY 15 - MARCH 23, 2018 For more information or to nominate visit www.innovatio-awards.com SAVE THE DATE September 20th | Arcadian Court, Toronto The Canadian Lawyer InHouse Innovatio Awards is the pre-eminent award program recognizing innovation by members of the in-house bar within the Canadian legal market. These awards celebrate in-house counsel, both individuals and teams, who show leadership by becoming more efficient, innovative and creative in meeting the needs of their organizations. NOMINATE AN INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: • Law department leadership • Law department management • Diversity • Best practices in compliance systems • In-house M&A/Dealmakers • Working with external counsel • Litigation management • Risk management • Tomorrow's leader in innovation FORGING A STRONGER FUTURE Untitled-1 1 2017-12-18 12:15 PM

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