Executive Summary
A former competitive athlete and fitness professional, Michael brings discipline and a results-driven mindset to his practice. Whether navigating a union organizing campaign, grievance arbitration, human rights complaint, or wrongful dismissal action, Michael turns workplace challenges into solutions. He listens closely to his clients’ needs, provides strategic guidance, and delivers outcomes based on their business goals.
Michael’s advisory and solicitor practice spans a wide range industries—from large construction companies to municipalities and fast-growing start-ups. He regularly crafts employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, termination packages, and workplace policies. He also works closely with Human Resources professionals to ensure compliance with applicable employment standards legislation, with particular expertise in managing remote workers across Canada.
Before joining Filion, Michael practiced at a Toronto employment law boutique, where he represented both employees and employers. He understands how employee-side lawyers approach and resolve disputes, which now informs his exclusive representation of employers.
In law school, Michael ranked as the top oralist at Western Law’s First Year Advocacy Competition. He also represented Western as an oralist at the prestigious 2019 Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition. In his final year of law school, Michael won the Hicks Morley labour and employment law moot and acted as Co-President of Western Law’s Labour and Employment Law Society. His passion for labour and employment was evident early on in his education.
Outside the office, Michael gets wound up over NHL hockey and English Premier League soccer with his family.
Michael takes pride in being a responsive lawyer who delivers practical, outcome-focused solutions that fit his clients’ business needs.
