Statement of Principles

As a law firm made up of licensees of the Law Society of Ontario, we have each adopted a personal Statement of Principles. Collectively, we confirm our belief in and commitment to the following overarching principles:

  • We recognize and support the Law Society in its commitment to inclusive legal workplaces in Ontario, a reduction of barriers created by racism, sexism, unconscious bias and discrimination and better representation of Indigenous and racialized licensees in the legal professions in all legal workplaces and at all levels of seniority;
  • We recognize and take seriously our special responsibility as members of the legal profession to protect the dignity of all individuals, and to respect and uphold human rights laws in force in Ontario;
  • We support a commitment to reconciliation for Indigenous peoples and acknowledge that we are collectively responsible to support improved relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Ontario and Canada; and
  • We are committed to our obligation to promote equality, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion generally and in our behaviour towards colleagues, employees, clients and the public.

We are committed to both the letter and spirit of human rights legislation.

Recent News

News/16 November 2023

Cavalluzzo LLP Awarded on the Globe and Mail Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024 List

Recognized in Administrative & Public Law, Human Rights, and Labour & Employment

Cavalluzzo LLP has been awarded on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2024 in the Administrative & Public Law, Human Rights, and Lab... Read More
News/8 November 2023

Advocating for Indigenous Rights before the Supreme Court of Canada

Cavalluzzo LLP presented an argument on behalf of Grassy Narrows First Nation

Adrienne Telford and Jackie Esmonde appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada on November 8, presenting argument on behalf of Grassy Narrows First N... Read More
News/8 November 2023

"Anti-scab legislation ‘another percolating employment issue’ "

Jeff Andrew comments on the rise in workers advancing their rights in the current economic climate

In today's Legal Matters, Jeff Andrew discusses seeing a rise in workers advancing their rights in the current economic climate - one of the ways they... Read More
News/12 October 2023

"Employers have a duty to thoroughly investigate disability claims"

Jeff Andrew comments on the importance of employers doing their due diligence with respect to investigating disability claims

In today's Legal Matters, Jeff Andrew discusses a recent arbitration decision ordering a trucking company to reinstate a worker who was fired followin... Read More
News/5 September 2023

"Unionized workers are fighting back in tough economic times"

Jeff Andrew comments on how economic trends impact unionized employees' bargaining power

In today's Legal Matters, Jeff Andrew discusses the increasing trend of unionized employees using collective bargaining and advocating for improved wo... Read More
News/24 August 2023

Paul Cavalluzzo Named 2024 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in the Toronto Area

Paul was recognized for Labour and Employment Law

Cavalluzzo LLP attorney Paul Cavalluzzo was recently recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2024 "Lawyer of the Year" for Labour and Employment Law. Read More