Hena Singh,
B.A. Hons., MA, LL.B., Associate
Clarity of purpose. Some people strive for it their entire lives. Toronto employment lawyer Hena Singh had begun a promising and fulfilling career after completing her Masters degree in Psychology. She was pursuing her dream: helping people by listening to their issues and problems, identifying the solutions, and helping them achieve resolution. Suddenly it became clear to her that there was another channel through which to fulfill this passion – the legal profession. Faced with the choice of beginning a PhD. in clinical psychology or pursuing a law degree, she chose the latter, and has never looked back.
As soon as she entered the University of Windsor’s law school, Hena knew she was in the right place. Consistently ranking at the top of her class, she just got it. Her ability to picture a problem, and solve it, perfectly suited the legal mind. She loved the fact that law has application everywhere, every day, and is so relevant to people’s lives. Although she was initially drawn to civil litigation, she took one course in employment law upon a friend’s insistence that she’d be perfect for it, and was hooked. She instantly knew she was on the right path, and others knew it, too; among the awards she received in her final year of law school was the top award for excellence in employment and labour law.
Hena developed a particular interest in alternative dispute resolution (ADR). She was drawn to it instantly, as it involved human interaction and behaviour, seeing and understanding both sides of an issue, and a quick resolution of conflict – all of which makes her psychology background invaluable to her employment law practice.
Hena is driven by two fundamental principles: continual learning and continual helping. Her legal career enables her to do both, every day.
Hena was called to the Bar in June 2008. Prior to joining Rubin Thomlinson, Hena worked in downtown Toronto as a labour and employment lawyer at a major Canadian law firm.
She was drawn to Rubin Thomlinson because of its reputation, its people and the calibre of work. In her role at RT, Hena provides counsel to employers and employees on all areas of employment law, including employment contracts, wrongful dismissals, workplace policies, employment standards, workplace investigations and human rights in the workplace.
Hena is committed to volunteerism, raised in the belief that those who have the ability should give back. Her vast volunteer experience belies her age; she’s already devoted a lifetime of volunteer hours to causes ranging from years of legal aid to organizing fundraising events. And she has no plans to stop giving back to the community, in spite of a busy career.
Contact: 416.847.1814 x 110
Email: info@rt-law.ca
