A commitment to keeping HR professionals informed about evolving workplace laws has helped Alex Kagan build a reputation as an emerging leader in Canadian employment law.
The Aird & Berlis lawyer has been recognized by The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for his expertise in Labour & Employment Law and received the Mondaq Thought Leadership Award in Compliance – Canada, highlighting his growing influence in the field.
Kagan has become a key contributor to his firm’s educational offerings for HR professionals, regularly participating in HRPA-accredited webinars that attract more than 2,000 registrants. Recent presentations have addressed remote work policies, accessibility compliance, workplace vaccinations, and best practices for investigations.
“The Workplace Law Group at Aird & Berlis has cemented itself as a thought leader in this space and is considered a source of expertise in the market,” notes his nomination. “Alex is a regular contributor to the firm’s regular seminars, webinars and legal bulletins to keep clients and the HR community up-to-date.”
His writing reaches a substantial audience through the firm’s Workplace Law Bulletin, which has more than 12,000 subscribers. Recent articles have covered temporary help agency licensing requirements and accessibility compliance reporting deadlines.
Kagan also contributes to external publications, addressing topics such as termination clause enforceability and cross-border employment relationships.
Beyond educational initiatives, Kagan assists employers in defending employment and labour claims while also working to identify strategic vulnerabilities to resolve issues before litigation.
