Emma Phillips, Employment Attorney in the United States
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Emma Phillips is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment.
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- Toronto, ONTARIO
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- attorney
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- Employment
- Handles Employment matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
About Emma Phillips: Emma Phillips is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Emma takes on
Emma concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Emma handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment cases nationwide
Emma takes employment matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Emma agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Emma Phillips — employment lawyer in the U.S.
Emma Phillips is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Employment.
From complicated tenure grievances to every day labour arbitration cases, from Charter litigation to collective agreement negotiations, Emma Phillips has a way of taking problems, breaking them down and making the answers seem simple.
A significant part of Emma’s work is for university faculty associations and their members. She fights to ensure that the rights of faculty members and librarians are protected, and that Ontario students continue to enjoy high quality public post-secondary education.
In addition to regularly litigating human rights and accommodation issues, Emma has also been at the forefront of assessing the systemic roots of sexual harassment, abuse and discrimination in some of Canada’s most important organizations. She acted as counsel to the External Review on Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment in the Armed Forces, and to an independent review commissioned by the UN on sexual abuse by peacekeepers. This year, she acted as counsel to an external review of harassment in the RCMP, co-authoring the Report Into Workplace Harassment in the RCMP. Emma comments regularly on these issues through op-eds and in the media, helping to keep these organizations accountable to the public.
Emma also works and speaks regularly in the areas of privacy in the workplace and the application of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. She understands and navigates for clients the often difficult balance between right to privacy in the workplace and access to information. One of Emma’s recent papers explores the growing importance of “informational privacy”, as well as the clear affirmation by Canada’s highest courts that employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the workplace.
Emma joined Goldblatt Partners in 2006, after clerking for former Justice Marie Deschamps at the Supreme Court of Canada. Emma currently serves as co-chair of The Advocates' Society’s Labour and Employment Practice Group, and on the executive of the International Labour Rights Committee of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers.
Working with Emma on a employment matter
From complicated tenure grievances to every day labour arbitration cases, from Charter litigation to collective agreement negotiations, Emma Phillips has a way of taking problems, breaking them down and making the answers seem simple. A significant part of Emma’s work is for university faculty associations and their members. She fights to ensure that the rights of faculty members and librarians…
Who Emma represents
Emma reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Emma has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Labour and Employment Law (2026).
Locations
Emma Phillips's office in Toronto
Emma's primary office is at 20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1039, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Emma Phillips — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Emma usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Emma charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emma's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Emma will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Emma
Emma discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Emma confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Emma's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Emma Phillips
How much does it cost to hire Emma for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Emma walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Emma offer a free consultation?
Emma charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Emma's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Emma's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in this state typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Emma gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Emma take my case if I'm outside the area?
Emma evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Emma's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Emma?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Emma will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Emma accepting new employment clients right now?
Emma's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.