Michael G. Sherrard
Michael Sherrard is the founding member of Sherrard Kuzz LLP and an established leader in his field. He is recognized as Repeatedly Recommended and a Leading Practitioner by Lexpert and a Top Lawyer by Chambers Global which states: “focusing on labour matters for employers Michael Sherrard is great at satisfying the needs of even the most demanding clients”.
Michael is Past Chair of the National Labour and Employment Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and the Labour Relations Section of the Ontario Bar Association.
Michael has extensive experience acting for public and private sector employers in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, health care, education, retail, automotive and construction. His expertise includes:
Michael is widely published and frequently asked to speak on a variety of topics for the employment and labour bar, employer associations and clients.
He is the Chair or a Member of the following organizations:
- American Bar Association (Administrative & Regulatory Practice and Labour & Employment Law)
- Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association
- Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers
- Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada
- Ontario Bar Association (Corporate Counsel and Labour Relations Section)
- Retail Council of Canada
- Toronto Board of Trade
- Toronto Construction Association
- Yves Landry Foundation (Chair, Board of Directors)
Michael holds each of a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of New Brunswick.