Muneeza Sheikh Law Professional Corporation
6 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 478 handling Employment & Labour Law.
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Muneeza Sheikh Law Professional Corporation is an employment and human rights firm at 181 University Avenue in downtown Toronto. Muneeza Sheikh opened the firm on June 1, 2024, after 14 years at Levitt LLP, becoming a named partner in 2021 when the firm was renamed Levitt Sheikh Chaudri Swann LLP. The firm now has six lawyers and takes on both sides of the employment relationship: representing employees in wrongful and constructive dismissal, executive compensation, and severance disputes, and advising employers on workplace policies, contracts, and workplace investigations.
The firm also handles workplace human rights complaints involving discrimination based on grounds including race, religion, gender, disability, age, and sexual orientation, and takes on media and high profile clients who need confidential representation in employment matters. Sheikh is a frequent commentator on employment and human rights issues for CBC, Global News, and the Toronto Star, and teaches courses on unconscious bias and workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion through Osgoode Hall Professional Development. The team works in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Muneeza Sheikh spent 14 years at Levitt LLP, becoming a named partner in 2021 when the firm was renamed Levitt Sheikh Chaudri Swann LLP, before opening this firm on June 1, 2024.
- Sheikh received the 2017 Lexpert Zenith Award.
- The firm posted a video marking its first anniversary in business.
In the community
- Sheikh delivered the keynote address for the Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association on May 30, 2025.
- The firm has hosted two Women and Mentorship events for young professionals, most recently on February 5, 2026.
- Sheikh spoke at Workplace Law Talks 2025 on resilience in the workplace in the face of discrimination.
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- Law schools
- Toronto Metropolitan University (2), McGill University, Osgoode Hall Law School 4 of 6 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office is at 181 University Avenue, among the office towers on the southern stretch of University Avenue near Adelaide Street in Toronto's financial district. A few blocks north, Osgoode Hall houses the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Divisional Court, and the offices of the Law Society of Ontario. Toronto is Canada's largest employment market, spanning finance, technology, healthcare, and professional services, and the firm notes that termination disputes are common there, particularly during periods of economic restructuring.
Frequently asked questions
- I was let go from my job in Toronto. Can Muneeza Sheikh Law tell me if it was a wrongful dismissal?
- Yes. The firm represents employees in wrongful and constructive dismissal claims, including reviewing severance offers and executive compensation packages.
- Does Muneeza Sheikh Law only represent employees, or does it work with employers too?
- The firm represents both. For employers, it drafts and updates employment contracts and workplace policies, conducts workplace investigations, and defends against employee claims.
- I'm facing discrimination at work because of my race or religion. Can the firm help?
- Yes. The firm handles workplace human rights complaints involving discrimination based on grounds including race, religion, gender, disability, age, and sexual orientation.
- I'm a public figure and need help with a sensitive employment matter. Does the firm handle that?
- The firm has a practice for media and high profile clients who need confidential representation in employment and human rights matters.
- What languages does the team speak?
- The team works in English, Hindi, and Urdu.
- Where is the firm located and how long has it been in Toronto?
- The firm's been at 181 University Avenue since June 1, 2024, when Muneeza Sheikh opened it after 14 years at Levitt LLP.
Where to find them
181 University Avenue, Suite 2200, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3M7 · 416-800-0864
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