Thomas Russell

THOMAS RUSSELL is a level-headed and determined advocate, engaging with clients to ensure their goals are represented, and the best outcomes are achieved. He understands that advocacy is an art of presenting a reasonable and effective narrative, that conveys his clients’ point of view.

Before joining as an associate, Thomas worked for Stieber Berlach both as a summer student and articling student. During his time as a student, Thomas worked on large-scale class actions, complex matters in various levels of court, and managed matters before administrative tribunals. Thomas is building a broad practice, involving wide-ranging issues including class actions, professional liability, medical malpractice, construction, employment practices, and personal injury.

Thomas received his Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto. During his time at law school, Thomas worked as a caseworker at the University of Toronto’s Community Legal Clinic. In this role, he advocated for clients before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, and in employment law disputes. He greatly enjoyed mooting during his time in school, placing second in the province in the trial advocacy moot, and competing at the national level. Thomas also acted as the News Section Editor for the University of Toronto Law School paper, Ultra Vires, where he frequently published.

Thomas has a background in human biology, graduating from the University of Toronto with Honours and High Distinction. Prior to law school, he worked as a neuropsychiatry researcher at Toronto Western Hospital. In this role, his work on the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation as a therapeutic intervention for mood disorders was published in multiple journals.

In his spare time, Thomas is a regular volunteer with Pro Bono Ontario and the Law Society Foundation, assisting with various programs for the benefit of the community. He also enjoys assisting students and other young lawyers to develop litigation skills. Thomas has coached teams for the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Upper Year Moot, and regularly volunteers with both the Ontario Bar Association’s annual Tort Law Moot and The Advocates’ Society “Do A Trial!” program.

Thomas is a member of the Toronto Lawyers Association and The Advocates’ Society.