Ben Katz
Partner
- Location:
Toronto
- Phone:
416-979-4385
- Fax:
416-591-7333
- Email:
Biography
Ben Katz is a member of our labour law group. He summered and articled with Goldblatt Partners before joining as an associate following his call to the Bar of Ontario in 2014.
Ben’s practice focuses on the representation of individuals and unions in all aspects of labour law with an emphasis on the construction industry. He represents clients before boards of arbitration and other administrative tribunals, including the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
In addition, as a former national athlete, Ben acts in sports related disputes for both athletes and sports organizations.
Ben achieved a First Class LLB from the City University of London and was the recipient of the International Scholar Award. During law school, Ben worked at a civil litigation firm and was editor of the United Kingdom Student Law Review.
Ben brings experience and passion to his representation of the interests of individuals, unions and their members. Prior to attending law school, Ben received a Masters of Industrial Relations at the University of Toronto and worked for an international trade union where he represented the union in all matters of collective bargaining, including multiple appearances before interest arbitration boards.
When not in the office, Ben can be found on a basketball court attempting to maintain the three-point shot that led him to represent Canada on the national basketball team.