ADMISSION AU BARREAU

  • Ontario, 2008

Formation

  • ICD.D, ICD-Rotman, Directors Education Program, 2023
  • J.D., University of Toronto, 2007
  • B.E.S. (Bachelor of Environmental Studies), University of Waterloo, 2004
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Biography description

Nafisah Chowdhury practices in employment law and commercial litigation. She provides day-to-day strategic advice to businesses of all sizes on a broad range of matters, including navigating workplace issues, resolving corporate disputes, and addressing privacy law concerns. Known for her pragmatic and prompt advice, Nafisah’s litigation experience encompasses such areas as the enforcement of restrictive covenants, defending employers against wrongful dismissal proceedings, and recovery of confidential information taken by departing employees. She regularly appears before various courts and tribunals.

Beyond her legal career, Nafisah is actively involved in various community projects. She serves on the board of directors for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), the operator of Pearson Airport, and has earned an ICD.D designation.

Nafisah articled at Miller Thomson and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2008. She is a past executive member of the Ontario Bar Association’s Labour & Employment Section, as well as a past executive member of The Advocates’ Society’s Labour & Employment Practice Group. Acknowledged with distinctions like the Lexpert Rising Star Award (recognizing Canada’s leading lawyers under 40) and receiving praise from The Best Lawyers in Canada for her deep employment law knowledge, Nafisah brings a wealth of experience to her practice.