Faculty: Michael Failes

Michael Failes

Michael Failes is a partner in the management, labour and employment law firm of Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP in Toronto. With over 25 lawyers in its Toronto and London, Ont.-based offices, it is the only law firm in Ontario to receive Lexpert's® highest “most frequently recommended” designation in management-side labour law. Michael provides specialized expertise to the firm's clients in collective bargaining negotiations and at arbitration hearings.

Michael graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he was the recipient of the prize in labour law. He subsequently received his LL.M from Queen's University Law School and was a policy advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Labour, prior to joining Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP in 1986.

The firm specializes in advocacy before administrative tribunals, trial and appellate advocacy and collective bargaining negotiations. In addition, it provides proactive advice and strategic planning assistance to management in all areas of labour and employment law.

Michael is an instructor on Queen's IRC's flagship Industrial Relations program.