Atty. Ryan Newell

Atty. Ryan Newell

Ryan Newell became a lawyer in order to fight for social justice. His days are now spent living out that goal, by enforcing the rights of trade unions and workers.

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Ryan Newell is a employment attorney, practicing at Goldblatt Partners LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ryan Newell became a lawyer in order to fight for social justice
  • His days are now spent living out that goal, by enforcing the rights of trade unions and workers
  • Ryan represents trade unions in a wide variety of industries in a broad range of disputes
  • He approaches his clients’ problems with a curiosity about their unique workplace reality, whether it be a hospital, a factory, a construction site, or a cubicle
  • He provides advice and representation to unions as they organize new workplaces, engage in collective bargaining, and enforce their collective agreements
  • He approaches every dispute with an eye for detail, a radar for creative solutions, and a readiness to litigate
  • He has represented trade unions at the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“OLRB”), the Grievance Settlement Board, the Human Rights Tribunal, and in grievance arbitration
  • His victories at the OLRB include helping to certify a homeless shelter, defending against a decertification application brought by a manager, and blocking an employer’s efforts to unilaterally convert its pension plan
  • His victories in private grievance arbitration include getting a terminated employee reinstated, forcing an employer to accommodate a disabled employee, obtaining a wage increase for dispatchers forced to assume a bunch of new duties, and protecting the duties of Registered Practical Nurses from being transferred outside of the bargaining unit
  • Ryan also acts for individual employees in their workplace disputes, including those who have been terminated without cause
  • When he’s not litigating or playing with his kids, you may find Ryan running, riding his bike, or listening to his ever-expanding collection of vinyl records

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Ryan Newell's Areas of Practice

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Ryan Newell focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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Ryan Newell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2026

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