Jordan Smith

Jordan M. Smith operates as a partner at Gowling WLG, based in the Waterloo Region office, where he is an integral member of the Employment, Labour & Equalities Group. Smith's work is dedicated to representing management in both the private and public sectors, addressing a comprehensive range of employment and labour law issues.

His legal expertise encompasses handling union certification campaigns, engaging in collective bargaining, resolving union grievances, managing unfair labour practice applications, and advising on wrongful dismissals, human rights, occupational health and safety, and workers' compensation.

In addition to these areas, Smith is adept at providing pivotal employment and labour law guidance during mergers and acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance with relevant legal standards.

His areas of practice extend beyond employment law to include Mining, Oil & Gas, Commercial Litigation, showcasing his versatile legal skills and depth of knowledge in various sectors.

Smith has been recognized for his excellence in legal practice, notably being listed in Best Lawyers in Canada for consecutive years, 2023 and 2024. His commitment to diversity and inclusion was also acknowledged with the Starbucks International Excellence in Diversity Award in 2013.

Admitted to the Ontario bar in 2010, Smith's legal foundation was laid with an LLB from the University of Windsor in 2009, following his Honours degree in History from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2006. His professional dedication is further evidenced by his active memberships in the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association, contributing to the legal community's growth and excellence.