Emond Harnden LLP

Emond Harnden is a labour and employment law firm based in Ottawa, founded in 1987 by Jacques Emond and Lynn Harnden. It has grown into one of the largest firms in the National Capital Region specializing exclusively in labour and employment law, with over 55 lawyers who represent employers in both official languages. The firm also operates an in-house Research Department that supports its litigation and advisory work across Canada.

Practice areas

Employment & Labour Law

Good to know

Accessible parkingBy appointment

Lawyers 52

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar

1995–2025 · median 7 years in practice 15 of 52 lawyers

Law schools

University of Ottawa (10), University of Calgary (2), McGill University, Osgoode Hall Law School, Queen's University, University of Groningen and 2 more 18 of 52 lawyers

Languages on the roster

English, French, Spanish

Who handles what

• Employment & Labour Law
  Ayushi Dave, Brett Hynes, Erica Bennett, George Rontiris, Heba Eid, J.D. Sharp, Jennifer Birrell, Justin Di Camillo, Kecia Podetz, Kyle Shimon, Marianne Abou-Hamad, Marie Bordeleau, Noel Platte, Raquel Chisholm, Sheri Farahani, Sophie Gagnier, Sophie Kassel, Veronica Blanco Sanchez, Zoriana Priadka