Carrington Hickey

Carrington, an accomplished Associate within Osler's Employment & Labour Group, brings a wealth of expertise to employers navigating the complex terrain of employment law. Since her admission to the Ontario Bar in 2016, she has become a pivotal figure in advising on a broad spectrum of employment-related matters, including recruitment, advancement, disciplinary actions, separations, and intricacies arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

With an impressive educational background, including an LLM from the University of Cambridge and a JD from Queen's University where she also earned her BSc (Hons), Carrington's legal foundation is solid. Her proficiency in English enhances her ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.

Carrington's role involves crafting essential employment documents like contracts, termination notices, and policy manuals. She excels in guiding employers through employment standards, human rights, accommodation issues, and conducting workplace investigations. Her litigation skills come to the forefront in defending employers against wrongful dismissal claims, employment standards violations, and human rights grievances. Furthermore, her insight is invaluable during the employment law considerations of corporate transactions and restructuring processes.

Before her tenure at Osler, Carrington contributed her skills to a prestigious regional law firm. Her involvement in significant deals, such as advising iNovia Capital during CommerceBear's funding round and Goldman Sachs Asset Management's substantial investment in Hydrostor, underscores her adeptness in legal advisement within complex financial contexts.

Carrington's academic excellence is well-documented, with accolades from Queen's University, including a Course Prize in Alternative Dispute Resolution and consistent recognition on the Dean’s Honour List during her studies in both law and arts & science. Her commitment to quality writing and academic excellence was further recognized with a Certificate of Merit and an Excellence Scholarship.

An active participant in legal discourse, Carrington shared her insights at the "Employment and Labour Law Insights" event in June 2022. Her affiliations with the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and the Law Society of Ontario signify her engagement with the legal community and her commitment to the advancement of employment law.

For employers seeking guidance through the legalities of employment relations, Carrington's expertise, backed by her distinguished educational achievements and notable case history, makes her an invaluable resource. Her dedication to her clients and the legal profession is evident in every aspect of her work, setting a high standard in employment and labour law advisement.