Atty. Judith Parisien
With two decades of experience in labour and employment law, Judith Parisien brings sound and pragmatic guidance to management-side labour law and employment litigation matters. Her comprehensive counsel encompasses areas such as employment standards, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, workplace investigations, workplace policies, labour arbitrations, conflict resolution, negotiations, and human rights.
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Judith Parisien is a employment attorney based in Ottawa, Ontario, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026). Serands clients in Ottawa, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- With two decades of experience in labour and employment law, Judith Parisien brings sound and pragmatic guidance to management-side labour law and employment litigation matters
- Her comprehensive counsel encompasses areas such as employment standards, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, workplace investigations, workplace policies, labour arbitrations, conflict resolution, negotiations, and human rights
- Fluently bilingual, Judith advises clients in both French and English
- Judith has dedicated a significant portion of her practice to advising clients in Ontario’s education sector
- Leveraging an adept understanding of the sector’s legal landscape, she has emerged as a trusted advisor to several Ontario school boards and associations
- Her acumen in this arena extends to collective agreement negotiation, labour arbitration proceedings, human rights proceedings, and all matters related to helping her clients maintain a productive workforce
- Judith also advises employers on issues arising from corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions in the labour and employment context
- She is well-versed in conducting high-stakes investigations, serving as an external investigator for matters ranging from discrimination and harassment, to employee misconduct encompassing conflicts of interest, nepotism, and whistleblower claims, as well as investigations involving senior leadership
- An integral member of Fasken’s national Labour, Employment and Human Rights (LEHR) Group, Judith is also committed to providing guidance on equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Judith’s advocacy spans various courts and administrative tribunals, including boards of arbitration, provincial tribunals, the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal
- Beyond the courtroom, she frequently shares her insights at conferences and with management groups, addressing a broad spectrum of employment and labour-related topics
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ottawa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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