Simcha Ephraim Shimshon Reinhartz Walfish

Simcha Walfish is a labour lawyer whose broad practice is built on meticulous research and persuasive writing. He provides advice and representation to unions in all aspects of their work, including certification, bargaining, grievance arbitration, human rights complaints, and applications for judicial review. He has extensive experience representing unions in interest arbitration. Simcha also advises non-unionized employees on workplace issues, including terminations and discrimination, and represents civil society organizations on interventions and constitutional challenges.

Simcha’s practice is complemented by his prior work in parliamentary politics. He volunteers with Pro Bono Students Canada, supervising law students advocating for tenants’ rights, and with Capital Rainbow Refuge, sponsoring two refugees settling in Canada.