Hina Saeed

Executive Summary

Hina is an Associate in Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP’s Hamilton office. Before joining the firm in September 2017, Hina practiced civil litigation at a boutique litigation law firm in Hamilton.

Hina practices in all areas of employment, labour and human rights law with a particular focus on litigation.

Hina has acted on behalf of clients on matters involving all facets of management-side labour and employment law, including human rights, wrongful dismissals and grievance arbitrations. Hina appears regularly before courts and tribunals including the Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

Hina has volunteered for a number of non-profit organizations including Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund, Amnesty International, Children’s Aid Society, Big Brothers & Big Sisters (GoGirls Program) and Inasmuch House for Women in Crisis.

Hina currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Hamilton Community Legal Clinic and also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Industry Education Council of Hamilton.

Selected Publications, Presentations and Media Mentions

Employment Litigation Manual: Quick Reference 2018 Edition

Canadian Human Rights Act: Quick Reference 2018 Edition

“Gender Identity and Expression: Understanding the Landscape & How to Respond as an Employer” (Client Conference, October 2017)

“Labour and Employment Challenges for the Small Business” (FWTA In-House Seminar, June 2018)

Cannabis in the Workplace: An Employer’s Obligations (Client Presentation, September 2018 and October 2018)

Memberships and Professional Affiliations

• Law Society of Ontario

• The Canadian Bar Association

• Ontario Bar Association

• Hamilton Law Association

• Canadian Muslim Lawyers' Association