Member Profiles

Reisler Law PC is a renowned Canadian Insurance Defence Litigation boutique based in Toronto, Ontario with a satellite office in Windsor, Ontario. Dan Reisler has over 40 years of experience advising domestic and international insurers and defending third party liability claims and first party coverage and other disputes.

Howard Levitt has appeared as lead counsel in more employment law cases in the Supreme Court of Canada and at more provincial Courts of Appeal than any lawyer in Canadian history. He has been lead counsel in thousands of employment law cases, acting as counsel in over 50 trials, appeals, judicial reviews and other hearings annually. He has regularly chaired employment law and labour law conferences across Canada, including the Ontario Law Society, for its first ten years 2001-2009, the maximum time permitted. Howard is the best known and most widely quoted authority on employment law in Canada. Howard writes a twice weekly employment law column in the Financial Post, has weekly radio appearances discussing employment law, and is the author of one of Canada’s leading dismissal textbooks, The Law of Dismissal in Canada, five other texts, and is Editor-In-Chief of the national law report, The Dismissal and Employment Law Digest, which covers every notable dismissal and employment law case across Canada. The Law of Dismissal and accompanying law report is cited extensively in decisions across Canada. He is cited by the Canadian media more than any other lawyer in any field for his commentary on legal issues of the day. Howard practices employment law and labour law in Toronto, the GTA and throughout Canada and has an extensive national profile. Any lawyer can settle a case in some amount. Howard Levitt’s settlements are noteworthy as a result of his effective and tireless representation. Mr. Levitt conducts his own trials, which is not the case for many employment lawyers. Howard is the labour lawyer and employment lawyer for many of Canada’s largest corporations and acts as chief spokesperson for numerous collective bargaining negotiations in a variety of industries. He conducts lobbying at the Federal and Provincial level on behalf of several clients regarding labour legislation. Howard frequently represents other lawyers and provides his opinions on complex employment matters when requested. Over the past 42 years, Howard has lectured at seminars across Canada, appearing at over 400 employment law conferences. He is a recipient of the Governor General’s Award for Community Service and Citizenship.

Daniel is experienced in residential and commercial real estate transactions as well as mortgage re-finances and real estate investing. In addition, Daniel provides corporate and commercial law advice to early stage and established businesses. From determining a business structure to purchase and sale transactions, Daniel will help guide your business in the right direction. Daniel further provides assistance to foreign businesses seeking to establish a presence in Ontario through the extra-provincial registration process.

As the partner in charge of BCF’s Trademark group, Johanne Auger supports businesses of all sizes in developing and supervising national and international trademark portfolios. Her global vision of issues, her excellent listening skills and her personalized approach help her develop protection strategies tailored to the realities and needs of each client, whether in Quebec, Canada or worldwide. With more than 25 years of experience in trademark protection, intellectual property management and litigation, Johanne advises start-ups, SMEs and large companies operating in the technology, agri-food, pharmaceutical, tourism, cultural, finance, manufacturing, textiles and retail industries.  An excellent communicator eager to share her knowledge, Johanne regularly gives trademark lectures to various organizations in Europe, Asia and North and South America. She provides customized training to senior management and marketing teams from several companies.  Johanne Auger will be attending the UNIFAB conference in Paris, FR, March 21st to March 22nd, 2024.  Johanne Auger will be attending the International Trademark Association Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, May 18th to May 22nd, 2024. 

Founder of Hum Law, Lai-King Hum is known for expertise in all areas of workplace law. Her practice encompasses employment law, human rights, professional regulation, mediation and litigation. Lai opened her Toronto-based employment law and human rights firm in 2014, having established herself as a leading employment law practitioner at top-tier national firms in Ontario and Quebec. Lai advises and represents Canadian and U.S.- and International -based businesses, non-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and individuals in a range of matters in jurisdictions across Canada. She offers legal services in English and French to clients in manufacturing, education, healthcare and financial / banking services. Licensed by both the Ontario Bar and the Quebec Bar, Lai has appeared before various levels of court and tribunals. She is a member of ADR Institute of Ontario, and conducts workplace investigations as well as mediations. Before embarking on a full-scale investigation, Lai first ensures that the client has explored and exhausted all avenues for resolution. She is experienced in resolving internal workplace matters relating to harassment or discrimination, either through investigations or as a workplace mediator. As a mediator in workplace matters, Lai tailors her approach to the circumstances at-hand, but leans towards an evaluative mediation practice model, rooted in her knowledge of the law. In addition to her practice, Lai is a Deputy Judge in the Small Claims Court of the Superior Court of Justice in Toronto. She is also one of three Discrimination and Harassment Counsel in the Discrimination and Harassment Counsel Program, a service funded by the Law Society of Ontario. We look forward to assisting our colleagues in The Lawyer Network on Workplace Law and Investigations issues in Canada. Appointments Deputy Judge, Toronto Small Claims Court, Superior Court of Justice Former Tribunal Member, Condominium Authority Tribunal Counsel, Discrimination and Harassment Counsel Program Independent Complaints Review Officer for the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Chair of The Chinese and Southeast Asian Legal Clinic  Community Outreach Director, Up With Women, organization assisting recently homeless women rebuild their lives Trustee, CPAC Foundation and Member, CPAC, organization representing the interests of internationally trained professionals Board Member, Toronto Chinese Business Association Past President, CityPlace Residents’ Association Professional Associations President, Ontario Deputy Judges Association Executive, Toronto Deputy Judges Regional Association Member, North American Association of Asian Professionals (NAAAP) Member, ADR Institute of Ontario Member, Ontario Bar Association, and Former Executive, Small, Solo and General Practice Forum Member , Canadian Bar Association, and Member-at-Large, National Small, Solo, and General Practice Section Former Executive, Education Section, Ontario Bar Association Past President, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers Past Chair, Roundtable of Diversity Associations