Biography
Barry B.
Fisher LL.B. is a mediator and arbitrator in Toronto. He was called to the
Ontario Bar in 1979 and has been an ADR practitioner since 1987. His practice
focuses on both labour and employment law matters. He is one of the most often
chosen mediators for employment law cases under the Ontario Mandatory Mediator
Program (now Rule 78).
He is the
author of the Wrongful
Dismissal Database, an online database published by Carswell,
designed to assist lawyers and human resource professionals in determining
reasonable notice.
Barry is
listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada (2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011
editions) in the category of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He has also been
referred to as a leading member of the employment bar in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and prior editions.
Barry is a frequent presenter at seminars and educational courses on issues
relating to employment law, labour law, and ADR. He currently serves
as the Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Section of the Ontario Bar
Association and
is has sat on the executive of the Labour & Employment Section of the
Ontario Bar Association. He is also a member of the Ontario Labour Management
Arbitrators Association.
Barry is the recipient of the Ontario Bar Association 2011 Award of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution and has served as co-chair of the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Employment Law Summit in 2010 and 2011.
Professional Resume
