Lawyer Profile

Jeffrey P. Mitchell

Toronto, Ontario

Jeffrey P. Mitchell

Overview

Jeff has a broad labour and employment practice, serving as "go-to" external counsel to a wide variety of organizations. He advises on issues such as: discipline and dismissals human rights issues (such as discrimination and harassment) and workplace investigations the human resources implications of workplace restructuring sales and acquisitions of businesses employment standards and occupational health and safety employment policies He also provides training for clients on all aspects of labour and employment law. In non-unionized work environments, Jeff acts for employers in high-stakes employment-related litigation, such as wrongful dismissal claims, restrictive covenant injunction proceedings and human rights applications. Jeff drafts and advises on employment contracts, including non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements.

Practice Areas

  • Employment Law
  • Labour Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1998 (ON)

Professional Details

Education

LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1996

Awards & Recognition

Selected by peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition (and since 2011) of The Best Lawyers in Canada (Labour and Employment Law). Recognized in the 2026 edition (and since 2021) of Chambers Canada (Employment & Labour (Ontario)). Recognized in the 2026 edition (and since 2023) of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Employment Law).