Qasid Iqbal
Associate Toronto, T: 416.869.8543 F: 416.862.8247 qiqbal@mathewsdinsdale.com
Meagan Sasaki, Paralegal Assistant 416.862.8280 x248 msasaki@mathewsdinsdale.com
Biography
Law Society of Ontario
Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D.
York University, B.A.
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
Qasid is an Associate at Mathews Dinsdale’s Toronto office. Qasid advises private, public and institutional clients in a wide range of matters. His practice involves employment litigation, occupational health and safety, labour and advisory matters. Qasid has also assisted with various stages of litigation in Ontario’s courts and tribunals.
Prior to joining Mathews Dinsdale, Qasid practiced in the area of labour and employment for a full service law firm in Toronto. Qasid has also been involved with the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, which offers legal counselling and interpretation services to marginalized and racialized populations of women who have survived domestic violence, as a Caseworker.
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