A terrible workplace situation required me to seek a lawyer and led me to Ishat
Reza. I interviewed several lawyers before hiring Ishat, and she immediately stood out
from the others. She asked all the right questions, demonstrated in-depth knowledge of
the pertinent legal and regulatory space, and got to work on my file straight away. She
has proven herself to be a creative and strategic thinker who brings a wealth of varied
experience to her practice. Importantly, her calm, logical, balanced approach puts one
at ease during the most challenging of times. Ishat is more than a legal representative -
she’s a strong, compassionate, and principled advocate - and I feel so fortunate to have
found her.
Senior Government Employee
I reached out to Ishat with a complex employment situation. She was extremely
responsive and efficient in drafting communications. I loved that Ishat was able to flex
her style of communication from conciliatory to appropriately combative as needed
throughout negotiations. I was able to achieve an outstanding severance package and
preserve significant stock option interests due to her expertise. I’d highly recommend
Ishat to others experiencing hostile employers and looking for a graceful exit strategy.
CFO
My experience with Ishat was wonderful as she made a stressful situation manageable
from start to finish. She was efficient, empathetic, and truly client-centered throughout
the process. I felt satisfied with the outcome and believed it was the best I could have
hoped for. Ishat kept the conversation real and managed my expectations with honesty
and clarity. I felt supported every step of the way.
Executive Assistant
Ishat and (law student) Arfaa are extremely professional and compassionate people.
They took time to go through the case in detail and guide me every step of the way.
Ishat's knowledge and zealous advocacy is something that is highly commendable. She
worked really hard and genuinely cared about the outcome. I highly recommend Ishat to
anyone in need of reliable and knowledgeable representation.
Community Worker
I can’t recommend Ishat highly enough. I’ve worked with her both personally and in
startup environments, and in every case, she’s brought exceptional expertise and care.
She’s deeply knowledgeable about employment law in Ontario and incredibly
empathetic in how she advocates for her clients—whether you're a frontline employee
or at the executive level. Her guidance is practical, her pricing is fair, and she’s
meticulous about billing transparency. You always know where you stand, and more
importantly, you feel truly represented.
