About Us
About Emond Harnden
For more than 35 years, Emond Harnden has been at the forefront of labour and employment law, proudly serving employers across Canada. Recognized as one of the largest firms in the National Capital Region specializing exclusively in labour and employment law, we are committed to delivering exceptional expertise and insights tailored to our clients’ unique needs.
Operating in both official languages, we partner with leading private, public, and not-for-profit organizations to provide trusted advice and representation. With a national reach and a deep understanding of workplace challenges, we empower employers to navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.
Our Founders
Emond Harnden was founded in 1987 by Jacques “Jake” Emond and Lynn Harnden. What began as a small team of two founding partners and a couple of associates has grown into a thriving firm with over 55 lawyers and 35 support staff, a testament to Jake and Lynn’s enduring commitment to excellence and their belief in building meaningful relationships with clients, staff, and the community.
Our Commitment to Community
Since its inception, Emond Harnden has remained deeply connected to the communities we serve.
Whether through charitable partnerships, sponsorships, or volunteer work, we believe in giving back to the people and organizations that inspire us. By investing in our communities, we aim to create a lasting impact beyond legal services.
Partnership for Organizational Performance
We empower our clients to minimize or eliminate costly litigation. To that end, we offer comprehensive support service for in-house counsel, senior executives and managers, as well as human resources and labour relations professionals.
We provide:
- Seminars and workshops designed for senior executives and managers within both unionized and non-unionized environments (attendance management, workplace harassment, termination issues, occupational health and safety;
- The shared experience of our lawyers gained through conferences, seminars and ongoing legal practice; and
- Articles and papers published by our professional staff in respected journals and periodicals;
- Our regular email alerts, designed to keep you abreast of significant case law and developments in labour and employment law.
Unique Research Capabilities
Our in-house Research Department is a cornerstone of our client partnership model. Led by our Director of Research, the department centralizes firm-wide research, allowing new requests to benefit from prior work. This approach enhances efficiency while ensuring clients receive high-quality research at highly competitive billable rates.
Our Research Team includes professionals from diverse backgrounds, including lawyers who have dedicated their careers to legal research. Clients frequently engage our team directly, recognizing the depth of expertise and the superior quality of research we provide—often exceeding what is available from traditional legal service providers.
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