Overview

Kemi Faneye focuses her practice on labour and employment law matters. 

Prior to joining Littler, Kemi was with a leading employment and labour law firm. While there, she was seconded to a large public sector client. Kemi advised and represented employers in all areas of employment and labour law, including employment standards, employment litigation and dispute resolution, human rights, disability and accommodation, harassment and discrimination, as well as union certification, collective bargaining, grievance management, and labour arbitrations.

She regularly reviewed and prepared employment contracts and policies, managed employee dismissal litigation, and provided strategic advice regarding various workplace issues such as accommodation, investigations and discipline.

During law school, Kemi completed a four-month placement at the Human Rights Legal Support Center. She also volunteered with the Community Legal Aid Services Program and Mississauga Community Legal Services.

Professional & Community Affiliations

Member

Canadian Association of Black Lawyers

Member

Canadian Bar Association

Member

Ontario Bar Association

Education

  • J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2021
  • B.B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University, 2017with Honours

Bar Admission

Ontario, Canada