About Laura
Laura J. Freitag: Experienced Labour and Employment Lawyer in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Laura J. Freitag is a distinguished lawyer with over two decades of experience in labour and employment law. As a partner at Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, she provides strategic advice and handles a wide range of complex legal matters, including employment litigation, human rights proceedings, grievance arbitrations, and workplace investigations.
Practice Areas
- Labor and Employment Law
- Employment Litigation
- Human Rights Proceedings
- Grievance Arbitrations
- Workplace Investigations
Education & Credentials
Laura earned her law degree from the University of Ottawa. She is licensed to practice in Canada and has an impressive history with recognition by peers.
Firms
- Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP - Partner, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (2015)
Affiliations
- Labor and Employment Law Group, American Bar Association
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
- Canadian Bar Association
Languages
Laura is fluent in English.
Recognized Since
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025
Laura provides strategic advice and handles complex legal matters with a particular expertise in wrongful dismissal claims involving departing executives, breaches of restrictive covenants such as confidentiality, non-competition, and non-solicitation clauses. She also advises clients on injunctions related to employment disputes and shareholder disagreements. Her clients span various sectors including manufacturing, energy, technology, government services, school boards, financial and professional services.
Prior to joining Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP, Laura served as an associate in the Toronto office of a national full-service law firm, where she focused on commercial, employment, human rights, constitutional, and fraud matters. She has appeared before various tribunals including Ontario’s Labour Relations Board, Human Rights Tribunal, Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, as well as provincial courts.
Laura's comprehensive approach to labour and employment law enables her to offer tailored counsel to clients in both the private and public sectors across a wide array of industries. She brings extensive experience to her practice, ensuring her advice is grounded in real-world scenarios and practical solutions.
