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Jordan D. Simon

Associate   |   Toronto

Jordan’s commitment to his clients and his comprehensive approach to legal representation have earned him a reputation as a leading lawyer in his field. His dedication to upholding the highest standards of legal practice ensures that his clients receive exceptional service and effective solutions to their legal challenges.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field, Jordan was named one of the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ for Labour and Employment Law. This prestigious accolade highlights his exceptional skills, dedication, and impact within the legal community.

Jordan’s practice focuses on employment, labour, and human rights matters. With a practice dedicated exclusively to representing companies, Jordan brings a wealth of expertise to a broad spectrum of legal issues in both the private and public sectors.

Litigation

Jordan has extensive experience handling high stakes litigation including making appearances before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, before labour arbitrators and at all levels of court. His litigation experience extends to the following areas:

  • Wrongful Dismissals
  • Human Rights Complaints
  • Grievance Arbitrations
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • Data Security and Privacy

Advice and Counsel

In addition, Jordan regularly provides counsel on a wide range of workplace issues and legal considerations, including:

  • Developing policies and drafting employee handbooks
  • Hiring, disciplining and terminating
  • Complex accommodation issues
  • Workplace investigations
  • Employee training

Jordan’s legal acumen in the above areas is complemented by his proficiency in alternative dispute resolution and negotiations, where he regularly represents employers in collective bargaining processes.

Education Law Expertise

Jordan also has a unique specialization as he provides adept legal counsel to universities and school boards, guiding them through complex legal matters related to the provision of educational services to students. His deep understanding of the educational sector’s unique challenges is further enhanced by a one-year secondment at one of Canada’s largest post-secondary institutions. This experience has provided him with unique insights into the specific challenges faced by universities, making him an invaluable advisor in this field.

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