Robert Edwards

Robert C. Edwards B.A., J.D.

Year of Call: 1979
Areas of Practice: Labour and Employment, First Nation, Administrative and Environmental Law
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Email: bedwards@erickson-law.com
Law Clerk: Anne Saasto

Robert (Bob) Edwards is a powerful addition to our team, adding strength to the firm’s services. Bob’s areas of practice include Labour and Employment, First Nations, Administrative and Environmental Law.

A graduate of University of Toronto Law School, Bob was called to the bar of Ontario in 1979.  Since that time he has practiced in Thunder Bay. He has a well-deserved reputation for providing knowledgeable, practical legal advice to many satisfied clients. Bob not only brings a reputation for professional skill.  He brings a commitment to always putting the client’s interests first.

Bob has extensive professional experience in the courts, labour boards, labour arbitrations, and numerous administrative tribunals. He also has a lengthy history of community and volunteer experience.

Bob graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Glendon College York University and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto.

Awards:
Thunder Bay Law Association Community Volunteer Award
Rotary Club of Port Arthur - Paul Harris Fellowship for community leadership
Thunder Bay Kayak and Canoe Club Environmental Defence Award
Canadian Ski Association - National Volunteer Award - 1995 Nordics

Memberships:
Thunder Bay Law Association
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association.

Community Involvement:
Past Chair of Continuing Legal Education Thunder Bay Law Association.
Lecturer in Labour Law, Lakehead University.
Presenter at numerous seminars for professional, academic  or business groups on topics as diverse as Board governance for not-for-profit corporations, civil actions for childhood sexual abuse, environmental defence, and labour/employment law.
Member and Past Chair National Team Development Centre-Thunder Bay.
Past Secretary Treasurer Thunder Bay Nordic Trails.
Board Member and Volunteer Coach Lakehead Canoe Club.
President of the Board and Chair of the Organizing Committee 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships.