50 Queen St N, Suite 1020, PO Box 2248, Kitchener, ON
Year called to bar: 1994
Chris Andree is a partner in Gowling WLG's Waterloo Region office and co-leader of the firm's US initiative in the Northeastern States. He is past co-leader of the firm's employment, labour, and equalities group and former litigation department head in the Waterloo office. Harnessing over 30 years of experience with a focus on creative, practical solutions, he works alongside clients as a trusted adviser to minimize risks and maximize opportunities. His clients include multinational organizations and owner-managed businesses active in industries ranging from tech to manufacturing. He represents employers in all aspects of their relationships with their employees, with an emphasis on employment agreements, managing absenteeism, human rights issues, pre-termination advice and strategy, reorganization strategies, and workplace dispute resolution (litigation and mediation). He is often invited to speak on a variety of topics and sought out by the media to comment on various legal developments. He represents clients before courts and tribunals including the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Ontario Labour Relations Board, and the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. He has been recognized in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, The Best Lawyers™ in Canada, and the Legal 500 Canada.
