Adam Veenendaal
Lawyer / Labour / Professional Discipline
A passionate advocate for social justice and fairness, Adam incorporates interest-based negotiation strategies in his work as a labour and employment lawyer.
Prior to joining Unified LLP, Adam articled and worked as an associate at a boutique union-side firm. He holds a diploma in Recording Arts: Music from the Art Institute of Vancouver (2004), a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Concordia University (2014), and a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University (2019).
Adam has represented clients at grievance arbitrations and proceedings before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, the Ontario Divisional Court, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and the Ontario Small Claims Court.
When not practicing law or producing music, Adam is probably out hunting for rare vinyl records, on the drums with his band, or playing with his adrenaline-loving cat.
Representative Work
- United Food and Commercial Workers Union Canada, Local 175 v Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, 2022 CanLII 49709 (ON LRB)
- United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 175 v Canada Royal Milk ULC, 2022 CanLII 122529 (ON LRB)
- Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. v. Milk and Bread Drivers, 2021 ONSC 4202 (CanLII)
- United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 175 v. Copper River Inn and Conference Centre, 2021 ONSC 5058 (CanLII)
- Cargill Limited v United Food and Commercial Workers Canada, Local 175 and 633, 2023 CanLII 29278 (ON LA)
Education
- B.A, Concordia University
- J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Professional Associations
- Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers
- Toronto Lawyers Association
- Law Society of Ontario