Atty. Jennifer Bernardo

Atty. Jennifer Bernardo

Biography Jennifer Bernardo is a partner in the Employment & Compensation Law Practice Group in Baker McKenzie's Toronto office. As a litigator, Jennifer represents clients in labour, employment, and corporate/commercial law matters before a variety of administrative tribunals, labour arbitrators, and all levels of court in Ontario.

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About Jennifer Bernardo at a glance

Jennifer Bernardo is a employment attorney, practicing at Baker McKenzie LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2015). Educated at University of Toronto (—, 2014) and University of Toronto (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).

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About

  • Biography Jennifer Bernardo is a partner in the Employment & Compensation Law Practice Group in Baker McKenzie's Toronto office
  • As a litigator, Jennifer represents clients in labour, employment, and corporate/commercial law matters before a variety of administrative tribunals, labour arbitrators, and all levels of court in Ontario
  • Jennifer has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Legal 500 and "Ones to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Canada
  • Jennifer is a frequent contributor to Baker McKenzie's Canadian Labour and Employment Law blog, and co-author of the Employment Contracts Handbook (4th ed.). She co-chairs the Toronto office's Pro Bono Committee, is a member of the Toronto office’s Inclusion & Diversity Committee, and is the Toronto office chair of the North America Baker Asian Lawyers Network
  • Practice Focus Jennifer is an experienced employment law litigator and counselor with a broad trial and appellate advocacy practice, focusing on labour, employment, and administrative law
  • She has been lead counsel in grievance arbitrations, administrative proceedings and trials, and has served as junior counsel on judicial reviews, corporate/commercial trials and appeals, class actions, and complex labour and employment hearings and appeals
  • In addition to her litigation practice, Jennifer investigates and advises clients on contentious and non-contentious workplace issues, such as employment standards requirements, workplace accommodation, discrimination and harassment, collective bargaining and labour relations, reductions in force, and workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer Bernardo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer Bernardo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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What practice areas does Jennifer Bernardo handle?
Jennifer Bernardo focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Jennifer Bernardo practiced law?
Jennifer Bernardo has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Jennifer Bernardo go to law school?
Jennifer Bernardo earned their education at (—, 2014); (J.D., 2014); (—, 2010).
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What awards or recognition has Jennifer Bernardo received?
Jennifer Bernardo's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law.

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Education

University of Toronto
- 2014
J.D.
University of Toronto
- 2014
University of Manitoba
- 2010

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 2015

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