Malini Vijaykumar

What my clients say

"From the point of intake to conclusion, you provided clear direction and counsel, and did so with warmth, realness and patience — qualities that are in my view critical to a successful relationship. This allowed me to make a well-informed decision that met my needs, and once I made that decision, it lifted an enormous weight off my shoulders.”

"The promise of timely representation at the table, to represent us when matters such as these arise is of great comfort. I wish you and your team well throughout your journey and any matters that come forward. When I required a gladiator you were there for me. It was a pleasure to work with you and to know I was not alone on this uphill battle."

Malini Vijaykumar

What my clients say

"From the point of intake to conclusion, you provided clear direction and counsel, and did so with warmth, realness and patience — qualities that are in my view critical to a successful relationship. This allowed me to make a well-informed decision that met my needs, and once I made that decision, it lifted an enormous weight off my shoulders.”

"The promise of timely representation at the table, to represent us when matters such as these arise is of great comfort. I wish you and your team well throughout your journey and any matters that come forward. When I required a gladiator you were there for me. It was a pleasure to work with you and to know I was not alone on this uphill battle."

Malini
Vijaykumar
Lawyer
Malini
Vijaykumar

Malini is an associate lawyer at Nelligan Law, and a member of our Employment and Labour practice groups.

Malini practices employment and labour law on a vast variety of issues, including: wrongful and constructive dismissals, grievance arbitrations, human rights complaints, harassment and other health and safety matters, privacy matters, contract negotiations, and general litigation. She acts for both public and private-sector employees and unions.

Malini has represented clients before federal and provincial courts and administrative tribunals. She is equally comfortable with litigation and out-of-court negotiation, and regularly advises clients on both routes to bring a comparative perspective to their cases. She is also frequently contacted by Canadian regional and national media outlets to speak on the top employment and labour law issues of the day. Malini is comfortable handling files in English and French.

Malini was recognized in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions of Best Lawyers with the “Ones To Watch” designation, an award recognizing lawyers who are in the first 10 years of their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Outside of work, Malini enjoys coming up with inventive cookie recipes, adding to her prized board game collection, and travelling to new places whether they are halfway across the world or hidden in the backwoods.

Education & Professional Associations
  • Call to the Ontario Bar
  • Juris Doctor, University of Toronto
  • B.A. (Honours with Distinction), Political Studies and Economics, Queens University
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • County of Carleton Law Association
  • L’Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO)
  • Law Society of Ontario
Public Organizations
  • Ontario Bar Association
  • County of Carleton Law Association
  • L’Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO)
  • Law Society of Ontario

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