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.
Labour and Employment Law Attorney
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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).
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About 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
- 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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Employment Law
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ryan Newell's practice in the field of employment.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Ryan Newell's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Transparent Client Communication
Clients consistently note that understanding what is happening in their case — and why — is as important as the outcome itself. Ryan Newell maintains clear, timely communication throughout every matter.
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