Ryan Alkenbrack
B.A. (Hons.), J.D.
Associate
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Location
Ottawa, Toronto
Ryan Alkenbrack is an Ontario employment lawyer and Associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment practice group.
Working through the firm’s employment law services in Toronto and Ottawa, Ryan regularly assists employees and employers across the province with a variety of workplace matters, including:
- Fired for cause and without cause in Ontario
- Wrongful dismissals
- Constructive dismissals in Ontario
- Severance pay negotiations
- Temporary layoffs
- Workplace harassment and sexual harassment
- Discrimination at work
- Human rights issues
- Employment contract review and drafting
- Employee misclassification
Prior to joining Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, he practiced at a small litigation firm for more than five years — successfully representing clients on a wide variety of litigation matters.
An experienced advocate, Ryan has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice as well as various tribunals in the province. Read reviews about Ryan.
Outside of the office, he enjoys cycling, golfing, and travelling.
Education
Passionate about helping people understand their rights, Ryan obtained his Juris Doctor from Queen’s University.
Prior to attending law school, he obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association