Cole was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2021. He completed his Law Degree at Lakehead University in 2020, and subsequently completed his articles with Jewitt McLuckie and Associates. Cole’s interest in labour law began in 2014 when he started working with Jewitt McLuckie and Associates as a member of the support staff. Before his studies in Thunder Bay, Cole attended Carleton University here in Ottawa and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies in 2016.
Cole exclusively represents unions and employees, helping them navigate employment and labour disputes. Cole’s practice areas include labour, employment, human rights, administrative, and disability law.
Cole represents unions and employees alike in court, arbitration proceedings, and administrative tribunals. He assists employees and grievors who have been wrongfully terminated, mistreated in the workplace, or have been harassed or discriminated against at work. He also helps to negotiate and review collective agreements and employment contracts and assists clients who have been improperly denied insurance benefits.
While attending law school, Cole spent a year working with Lakehead University Community Legal Services. In this role, he travelled to Northern Ontario communities and reserves to provide legal assistance. In addition to his legal clinic work, Cole completed a practice placement at the Crown Attorney’s Office in Thunder Bay. While on this placement, he worked in the courts of Thunder Bay and Northern Ontario, some of which were only accessible by plane.
Cole is a member of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers.