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Broghan routinely appears before the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Labour Relations Board. Broghan also quite frequently appears before the Divisional Court and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Broghan’s construction labour practice involves collective agreement negotiations, grievances, certification applications, applications to terminate bargaining rights, and unfair labour practice complaints. Broghan’s construction litigation practice involves construction liens, breach of contract claims, breach of trust claims, adjudications, and any other matter which pertains to the Construction Act. Broghan’s general civil litigation practice involves contract disputes, commodity disputes, and real estate disputes, among other matters. Broghan is experienced in appeals to the Divisional Court and appeals to the Ontario Court of Appeal on labour and civil litigation matters. Broghan is a keen legal theorist and strategist but always looks at practical business solutions and alternative dispute resolution options prior to and throughout the litigation process. Broghan is known to be a formidable advocate and a true force to be reckoned with in court settings. Broghan obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Rights and Law and graduated with High Distinction. Broghan obtained her Juris Doctor degree at Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto. While at Osgoode, Broghan worked at Parkdale Community Legal Services in the Workers’ Rights group and was the Vice President of OUTLaws, a professional organization for 2SLGBTQIA+ law students. Broghan articled at a mid-sized law firm in Toronto before joining Rousseau Mazzuca LLP as a first year Associate. Broghan is a proud member of and advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Broghan is on the Executive of the Ontario Bar Association’s Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance Section. Outside the office, Broghan enjoys long-distance running, film, and curling up with a good book. Broghan is a devoted Leafs fan and holds out hope that, at some point in her lifetime, the Stanley Cup will return to Toronto. Recent Representative Work: Drafted and negotiated various construction labour collective agreements between major construction unions and employers, including a multinational construction company. Successfully argued a grievance referral at the Ontario Labour Relations Board – Labourers’ International Union of North America, Local 506 v. Multiplex Construction Canada Limited, 2024 CanLII 29899 (ON LRB) Successfully argued a motion to dismiss an action for being statute-barred under the Limitations Act – Fu v. Styrok Inc., 2023 ONSC 1792 (CanLII) Successfully argued an important case in construction law concerning the prompt payment of an Adjudicator’s Order under the Construction Dispute Interim Adjudication provisions of the Construction Act – Okkin Construction Inc. v. Apostolopoulos, 2022 ONSC 6367 (CanLII) Won an appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal from an underlying trial on the ground of procedural fairness –2024 ONCA 215 (CanLII) | De Cerigo Properties Inc. v. Raffan | CanLII Won an appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal from an underlying confidentiality order and publication ban and defeated an interim motion to quash the appeal for lack of jurisdiction – P1 v. XYZ School, 2021 ONCA 901 (CanLII); P1 v. XYZ School, 2022 ONCA 571 (CanLII) Successfully defeated an appeal to the Divisional Court from an underlying motion to stay or dismiss a claim for lack of territorial jurisdiction – Keselman v. Marktech Services Inc., 2020 ONSC 487 (CanLII) https://www.rousseaumazzuca.com/team-dan daily 0.75 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6172bbbac7a84a0935046a8a/1640360380583-5MJK9603MDP4UBPNPZRK/p7%5B+4x4.jpg Team - Dan - Dan Freiheit ✉ Dan Freiheit is Counsel* at Rousseau Mazzuca LLP. As a Law Society of Ontario Certified Specialist in Corporate and Commercial Law, Dan is recognized for having achieved substantial level of knowledge, involvement, and experience in various aspects of clients’ business activities including complex business structures, corporate governance, franchising, leasing, financing, and dispute resolution. Dan began his career at one of Canada’s leading leasing and real estate law firms, and quickly developed a robust practice representing clients in various sectors, ranging from food retailers, logistics, engineering and professional services firms, to technology and software companies. Having grown up in a family of litigators, Dan brings a unique litigation background to his corporate practice. Dan has represented clients in precedent-setting franchise and corporate law cases, and continues to deliver innovative tactics to clients involved in legal proceedings. When he’s not zip-lining or BMX’ing with his kids, Dan can found exploring new parkour gyms in Toronto or going through a backlog of his favourite audiobooks. Dan graduated with Dean’s Honours from Ivey and Western Law (MBA/LL.B), and is a member of the Toronto Lawyers Association and the Ontario/Canadian Bar Associations. * Practicing via Lion Law Professional Corporation and in association with Pace Law Firm Professional Corporation https://www.rousseaumazzuca.com/team-aaron daily 0.75 2024-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6172bbbac7a84a0935046a8a/1640360121234-EL6Z9B1EKTAMAPOSZB08/p4%5B+4x4+.jpg Team - Aaron - Aaron Rousseau ✉ Aaron Rousseau is a founding partner of the firm. Aaron focuses on labour and employment law as well as civil litigation. Aaron began his career at a large Bay Street law firm. He later worked for several years at a specialized employment law firm before founding Rousseau Mazzuca LLP. He has appeared at every level of court in Ontario. He also appears before labour arbitrators, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and Tribunal, and the Ontario Labour Relations Board. He is also experienced in workplace investigations. Aaron has been called upon as a commentator on employment law issues by The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star, and has appeared on the CBC and CTV to discuss workplace law. Aaron has also published numerous articles in the Dismissal and Employment Law Digest and the Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine. In university, Aaron won both the National and the North American debating championships. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys traveling (including to the Canadian Arctic), mountain-climbing, and practising the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Representative Work: Obtained a judgment for 24 months of pay in lieu of notice for a wrongfully dismissed employee Negotiated a new collective agreement for a Toronto non-profit in the shadow of a lock-out Represented a bar manager before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal who was sexually harassed and fired by the owner Developed a stock option plan for a Toronto technology company for its employees Defended an employee sued for theft by his former employer, while also obtaining a court judgment against the employer for wrongful dismissal, unpaid overtime, and unpaid holiday pay Defended a garage-door manufacturer against a distributor seeking a court order to reinstate their commercial agreement Defended a commercial real estate development company against allegations of fraud by its business partners Obtained workplace accommodation for an office worker’s depression and anxiety Prepared COVID-19 health and safety policies for an energy company for employees to return to in-person attendance at its head office Obtained a proper severance package for an employee improperly characterized by her employer as an “independent contractor” Defended a technology executive sued by a former employer under a non-competition agreement Aaron is also named in Best Lawyers in Canada in Labour and Employment Law. https://www.rousseaumazzuca.com/team-jordan daily 0.75 2025-07-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6172bbbac7a84a0935046a8a/1640360769821-WNEQA9R5VHKJCAX3RIXN/p6%255B%2B4x4%2B.jpg https://www.rousseaumazzuca.com/team-michael daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6172bbbac7a84a0935046a8a/1640965477755-YGSXS2QTD15O171SC6YD/Mike.jpg Team - Michael - Michael Mazzuca ✉ Michael Mazzuca is a litigation, business, and construction infrastructure lawyer. Michael has been involved in a broad range of complex litigation matters, business and finance transactions, and international work. His law practice includes construction and construction lien litigation, employment and labour law, corporate and commercial law, and civil litigation. Michael is tireless and dedicated advocate for his clients. He approaches each case strategically and crafts litigation and resolutions innovatively. His colleagues and opponents know him as a person that “hates to lose.” He has been lead counsel on some of Canada’s leading precedent cases. He has conducted many motions, injunctions, trials, and appeals before various courts and tribunals in Ontario including the Court of Appeal, Divisional Court, Superior Court of Justice, Human Rights Tribunal, and the Ontario Labour Relations Board, as well as private arbitrations. Michael negotiates and litigates all forms of construction contracts including CCDC forms, EPC Contracts, Construction Service, General Contracting, and Management Project Agreements. He is versed on all aspects of the Construction Act and construction lien litigation and various bond claims and remedies. Michael acts on construction matters related to bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Michael has developed an extensive renewable energy practice. He has been legal counsel to some of the pioneer companies in the renewable energy sector. He has negotiated various energy and power purchase agreements involving ground mount and rooftop solar, micro-grid energy, wind, storage energy, and biomass. He has negotiated energy agreements involving various countries including the United Kingdom, Caribbean countries, South America, Europe, and the United States. He is lead counsel for Canada’s first large scale energy storage project. Prior to starting Rousseau Mazzuca LLP, Michael was a lawyer at a large national firm. He is often called upon as a commentator by various major media outlets. He is a teacher and lecturer of law courses at the university level. He has been an author and contributor to construction and employment law texts and books. Michael was Valedictorian of his university class and Academic All Canadian. He received the Lieutenant Governor Silver Medal for attaining the highest GPA. He holds a Masters of Law Degree (Osgoode Hall Law School), Post-Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies (College of Law, Sydney), Bachelor of Laws (Melbourne Law School), Certificate of Canadian Qualification (NCA, University of Toronto Law School). Michael played hockey in the Ontario Hockey League (London Knights, Kitchener Rangers) and received a NHL invitation tryout (Nashville Predators). He played hockey for the University of New Brunswick and the Australian Ice Hockey League (Melbourne Ice, captain). He remains very active in the sporting community advocating for players’ rights and advises and litigates cases in the areas of sport violence, harassment and discrimination, and sport administration. Other than law, Michael enjoys the real estate sector. He continues to play sports and enjoys traveling and spending time with his family, including his two boys. Michael is also named in Best Lawyers in Canada in Construction Law. https://www.rousseaumazzuca.com/team-gene daily 0.75 2024-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6172bbbac7a84a0935046a8a/1640638323010-T6DBBD7NZMYD8P318PFQ/GeneChiarello.jpg Team - Gene - Gene Chiarello ✉ Prior to joining Rousseau Mazzuca, Gene practiced at a midsized law firm in London, Ontario. Gene has a diverse background in commercial litigation including employment, human rights, real property, and education law matters. Gene also has extensive experience working in the energy sector, particularly on behalf of landowners whose properties are affected by energy infrastructure such as pipelines, hydro corridors, and wind turbines. Gene has represented clients in the Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court, the Ontario Court of Justice and various administrative tribunals across Ontario. Gene brings a varied personal background to the practice of law. After a four-year career as a goaltender for the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights, Gene obtained an athletic scholarship to the University of New Brunswick where he was a perennial Academic All-Canadian and member of the varsity hockey team. After graduating with his Bachelor of Arts, Gene obtained his Bachelor of Education and worked briefly as a school teacher. 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