Ian Jonathan Roland

Ian Roland is an esteemed litigator, distinguished by his capacity to navigate—and simplify—the most complex matters. With wide-ranging experience, Ian is recognized for his work in labour and employment law, partnership and commercial disputes, as well as administrative law, and professional governance. He has acted as counsel at many public inquiries, including the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry and the Ipperwash Inquiry.

Ian is consistently recommended by Lexpert and Chambers Canada . He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. A former director of WoodGreen Community Services Foundation, Ian has received the Queen’s Gold and Diamond Jubilee Medals for community service.

Ian has been Chair of an annual two day conference presented by the Police Association of Ontario for employment law, for over 20 years presenting papers on a host of topics including:

– Agreements with Chiefs of Police concerning discipline – are they enforceable?

– Reasonable Rules and Management Rights Employee Accommodation – What is Undue Hardship?

Changing Employers: The Employment Implications of the Sale of a Business – Common Law and Statutory Rights and Obligations – Law Society of Upper Canada Special Lectures, 2007