Ozlem Yucel

Partner

Ozlem Yucel advises and represents employees and employers in all areas of employment law, including:

• terminations and severance packages,
• wrongful and constructive dismissals,
• dismissals for just cause,
• bullying and harassment,
• human rights and discrimination,
• employment standards and Ministry of Labour cases,
• employment contract review and drafting,
• workplace investigations,
• non-solicitation and non-competition clauses, and
• occupational health and safety matters.

Ozlem has litigated on her clients’ behalf at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal, Ministry of Labour, Ontario Labour Relations Board, and Small Claims Court. She also assists clients secure meaningful settlement resolutions.

Ozlem has been a speaker at a number of conferences and training workshops, including at the Human Resources Professional Association, and her employment law articles have been published by the Canadian HR Reporter, the Ontario Bar Association, and Condo Business Magazine.

Prior to joining Turnpenney Milne LLP, Ozlem practiced at a pre-eminent employment law firm and articled at the Ministry of Labour and the Ontario Labour Relations Board.

Ozlem obtained her law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School and an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree (in International Relations and Political Science) from the University of Toronto, where she graduated with distinction.

Ozlem sits on the Executive of the Ontario Bar Association’s Labour and Employment Law Section, as well as the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.

Ozlem also has a background working at the United Nations Development Program and the G8/G20 Summits.
In her spare time, Ozlem loves travelling, learning new languages, and playing the violin. She is fluent in Turkish.

Contact

Phone : 416-868-1457 ext.103
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Memberships

Member, Law Society of Ontario, 2014
Member, Ontario Bar Association, Labour & Employment Law Section Executive, 2017 to present
Member, Ontario Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Executive, 2017 to present

  • “Ozlem provided exceptional legal advice, direction and strategies during my wrongful dismissal and negotiated settlement proceedings. During some of the challenges Ozlem remained focused and reminded me that we were in control and that she would work tirelessly to deliver winning results. Her legal approach and recommendations were calculated with supportive rationale communicated professionally and timely. My final negotiated settlement results exceeded my expectations financially and the vindication provided peace of mind and closure. Ozlem is an outstanding attorney and I recommend utilizing her services to all friends and family. She was fair, approachable, strategic, supportive and delivers results. Thanks again.”

  • “Getting terminated is such a stressful situation, however, from the moment I met with Ozlem, she was able to put me at ease with her plan of action and expectations. She is knowledgeable, professional and very comprehensive in her explanations. I found her very dedicated and accessible whenever I had questions. I had a great experience working with her and she negotiated a very reasonable offer for me. I would highly recommend working with Ozlem and once again want to thank her for making the entire process worthwhile. Forever grateful,”

  • “Right from the start, I knew what to expect from Ozlem: a prompt resolution to the best possible outcome. Ozlem is a professional young woman, reliable, friendly, accurate and very thorough, who produces the work very quickly. Right away, I knew I was in good hands with Ozlem. She took care of explaining to me all the possible scenarios in a way that I could understand exactly what to expect. Her recommendations were accountable. Not long after the beginning of the case, the negotiations were over and I had received the best possible severance package I could have hoped for, and move on with my life, thanks to Ozlem. Yes, I would not hesitate one second to recommend Ozlem Yucel for any employment matter, large or small.”