Patrick Groom

First Year of Call
2007

Areas of Practice
Administrative Law, Construction Law, Human Rights, Labour Law

Description
Patrick Groom is designated as a Certified Specialist in Labour Law by the Law Society of Ontario. With more than 20 years’ experience in labour relations, he has developed particular expertise in construction labour relations and litigation, and health care restructuring.

Frequently appearing before all levels of court in Ontario, Patrick also represents clients at the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, the Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board, and the Newfoundland & Labrador Labour Relations Agency, as well as in private arbitrations across Canada.

Patrick advises on the development of proactive labour relations strategies that promote positive employee engagement, effectively respond to union organizing, institute best practices for occupational health and safety, and resolve of human rights issues in the workplace.

As an advisor with the Law Society of Ontario’s Coach and Advisor Network, Patrick enjoys mentoring and assisting fellow members of the bar.