Nancy Shapiro

Nancy Shapiro's legal practice is dedicated entirely to employment law, where she has carved out a distinguished reputation. Recognized as the 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" in Labour and Employment Law by Best Lawyers™, Nancy's excellence in her field is also acknowledged by The Best Lawyers in Canada and Chambers Canada since 2022. In the same year, she earned the Canadian HR Reporter's 5-Star employment ranking, and for three consecutive years, she was named one of Canada's top 500 lawyers by the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. Since 2017, Nancy has been listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a foremost practitioner for both employers and employees.

Nancy's client roster spans non-unionized sectors, where she adeptly handles every facet of the employment relationship, including hiring processes, discipline, disability and performance management, and human rights issues, leading to termination. She is skilled in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, manuals, policies, ensuring legislative compliance, conducting workplace investigations, and handling litigation and appeals. Her approach is proactive, focusing on minimizing risks and costs for her clients while providing vigorous representation.

In her litigation practice, Nancy deals with wrongful dismissal, breach of contract, discrimination, constructive dismissal, director and officer liability, and errors and omissions issues, alongside partnership/shareholder disputes within the employment sphere. She is also a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and a prolific author on employment law topics.

Nancy's professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the American Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association, where she serves as Vice-Chair of the Professional Development Committee. She is also a member of the Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs, the Women's Law Association, and the Advocates' Society, highlighting her involvement in both the legal community and beyond.

Among her notable cases are Hakim v. North Bay Regional Health Centre and Manastersky v. Royal Bank of Canada, illustrating her adeptness in handling complex employment disputes. Nancy's legal education from Osgoode Hall Law School and her commitment to continuing legal education, as demonstrated by her past roles with the Ontario Bar Association, underscore her dedication to her field and her clients.