“David Whitten is a nationally recognized & highly sought-after employment lawyer. As a founding partner of Whitten & Lublin, a top employment law firm, David focuses on the strategic, effective, and efficient resolution of workplace issues and challenges for both employers and employees. He believes the most productive and successful work environments are those in which both employer and employees are treated with respect. His abiding belief in fairness makes him a compelling advocate in negotiations and in court. David specializes in assisting clients with constructive dismissal and terminations for cause. His unique approach has recovered millions of dollars in severance for his clients. While David’s expertise focuses on C-Suite issues, he also provides advice to employees at all levels on workplace issues, like severance packages, human rights matters, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, contract negotiations and incentive plans. David has earned a reputation for defending business leaders embroiled in conflicts with their Board of Directors or other executives who face leadership issues or who face performance-related criticism from shareholders. David’s compassionate yet dynamic approach puts his clients first, and his expertise generates unparalleled results. He is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for Employment & Labour Law, 2024.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Helped Clients to Recover Millions of Dollars
• Co-Authored “HR Manager’s Guide to Independent Contractors in The Workplace”
• Frequent Speaker on Employment Issues
• Appeared Before Numerous Levels of Court & a Range of Tribunals
• Contingency Agreements
• Hourly Rate Agreements.”
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