OUR LAWYERS
Cynthia Watson graduated "with distinction" with a Bachelor of Arts from University of Toronto and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School where she studied a diverse range of courses with a specialization in labour law.
Cynthia completed her articles with the Ontario Labour Relations Board and worked with the Ministry of Labour, Legal Services Branch. This term with the Board and Ministry of Labour provided Cynthia with valuable insight into the internal workings and policy/decision-making structure of these bodies.
Since her call to the bar, Cynthia has conducted a busy labour litigation practice, regularly appearing before arbitration panels and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Canada Industrial Relations Board and the Courts. Cynthia has experience in both private and public sectors in the federal and provincial spheres in construction, industrial, and professional contexts. Additionally, Cynthia has considerable experience in legislative lobbying efforts on behalf of her trade union clients.
Cynthia has earned a reputation as an effective, aggressive litigator on behalf of her clients, as well as successfully effecting negotiated settlements in a number of forums. Her ideological commitment to furthering the rights of workers enhances her effectiveness in achieving gains on their behalf.
Mel Rotman joined Watson Labour Lawyers in March 2006 with 23 years of experience in labour relations and labour law. Mel's expertise lies in industrial and construction labour law, civil litigation for unionized and non unionized employees, and appellate work.
Before being admitted to the bar in 1983, Mel set up the grievance flow system for the Mine Mill Union. He has worked on contract for a number of unions and, for many years, was a partner in a major Toronto law firm specializing in labour law, civil ligation, appellate work and adminstrative law. In1995, he moved to another law firm where he did labor relations work for industrial and construction unions.
Mel is an affable co-worker and an experienced litigator. He is a welcome addition to the Watson Labour Lawyers Team.
Honor McAdam graduated with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Media, Information and Technoculture from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School.
While at Osgoode, Honor developed her advocacy skills through her position as a Workers' Rights Division Leader in the Community and Legal Aid Services Program. In this role, Honor provided advice and representation in proceedings under the Employment Standards Act, the Ontairo Human Rights Code, and the Employment Insurance Act. She also helped run a satellite division of the clinic at the Toronto Small Claims Court.
As a student, Honor took an active interest in student activities including participating in moots and the negotiations competition; coordinating the alumni mentor program; acting as an orientation leader and tour guide to new students; and playing on many of the intramural athletic teams. hmcadam@watsonlabourlaw.com
OUR STAFF
Natalie Rivera joined the firm as our receptionist/legal assistant in 2005. She is the cheerful voice who greets you when you call the Toronto office. She promises you a big smile and a pleasant visit whenever you are in our office. If you want, she'll even teach you how to speak Spanish.