Overview

Founded in 2003, Rubin Thomlinson LLP is a Canadian law firm focused solely on workplace and institutional investigations and assessments, tactical training for HR professionals, and consulting. The firm’s expertise in workplace investigations and assessments, including those involving harassment and misconduct, is diverse, long-standing, and trusted. With a national presence, and a practice that spans a range of sectors, provinces, and situations, Rubin Thomlinson provides unique insight into serious and high-stakes situations.

The firm is regarded as a guiding authority on workplace issues and is powered by lawyers that remain apprised of the constant changes that take place in law and society. The definitive text on workplace investigations, Human Resources Guide to Workplace Investigations, now on its second edition, was written by Rubin Thomlinson’s co-founders, Janice Rubin and Christine Thomlinson, and serves as a valuable resource to professionals.

As a firm, Rubin Thomlinson LLP was named one of the Top 10 Labour & Employment Law Boutique Firms in Canada by Canadian Lawyer magazine, in both 2016/17 and 2018/19. The firm was also named one of the most successful businesses owned by Canadian women in the 14th annual PROFIT/Chatelaine W100 ranking of Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneurs.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law

Regional

Toronto

Tier
1
Toronto
Labour and Employment Law

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law

Regional

Toronto

Tier
1
Toronto
Labour and Employment Law

Practice Areas

Rubin Thomlinson LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Workplace Investigations

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Rubin Thomlinson LLP proudly has 3 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Toronto, ON
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