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John E. Brooks

John E. Brooks

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Since 1988
38 yrs

Since 1988

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Biography

About John E. Brooks

John Brooks is an experienced labour and employment law lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. He advises and represents employers on a wide range of labour and employment matters.

John regularly provides advice to employers regarding union organizing and certification and collective bargaining negotiations. He routinely acts as chief spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations. He also advises on all aspects of the employment relationship and the handling by employers of terminations of employment and allegations of harassment and discrimination.

John represents employers in various forums including rights and interest arbitrations, labour board proceedings, other labour and employment tribunals, and internal university tribunals.

John has significant experience in the post-secondary education sector and represents a variety of Ontario universities in labour and employment matters. John has been the chair of the firm’s University practice group as well as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Credentials

Education

  • Queen’s University

    LL.B.

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Ontario

    1988 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada – Band 5

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment & Labour, Ontario

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labour Relations (Most Frequently Recommended); Employment Law (Consistently Recommended)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who Legal – Global Leader

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labour & Employment (Recommended)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Who’s Who Legal – National Leader, Canada

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labour, Employment & Benefits

    2026

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Main office

77 King Street West

Toronto, Ontario

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  • What areas of law does John E. Brooks practice?

    John E. Brooks focuses on Employment.

  • How experienced is John E. Brooks?

    John E. Brooks has 38 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1988.

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John E. Brooks, Employment Attorney