TORONTO – September 3, 2026 – Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that six lawyers in its Toronto, Calgary, and Montréal, Canada offices have been named in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™.
In this year’s The Best Lawyers in Canada™ guide, Toronto office managing partner Kathryn Bird, Toronto counsel Hugh Christie, Calgary office managing partner Shana Wolch, and Montréal partner Kevin MacNeill were all named in the Labour and Employment Law category. Bird is also recognized in the Education Law category. Each attorney has achieved recognition in these categories multiple times.
In the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ guide, Toronto associates Shir Fulga and Alexandra Wright-Mascotto were named in the Labour and Employment Law category as well.
Lawyers included in the 2027 Best Lawyers in Canada™ guide were selected through a peer-review methodology that the organization has used for more than 40 years. It is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Inclusion in the guide signals that a lawyer has earned the trust and respect of fellow practitioners in their field and region.
The process is highly selective and includes rigorous bias filtering to ensure integrity and fairness, with just 3% of lawyers globally earning this recognition.
About Ogletree Deakins
With more than 1,100 attorneys in 61 offices worldwide, Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management. We handle all types of employment-related legal matters, including traditional labor and employment, workplace safety, employee benefits, and business immigration matters. Guided by our Client Pledge, we focus on understanding clients’ business and objectives, collaborating and anticipating needs, harnessing technology and innovation, communicating effectively, and providing quality representation with exceptional value. www.ogletree.com