Louis Sokolov is the co-managing partner of Sotos LLP and is a litigator practising in the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices.

For more than 30 years, Louis has acted for individuals and groups in litigation against powerful interests. This has included representing consumers, employees and investors in some of Canada’s most important class actions.  Louis has been counsel on numerous ground-breaking proceedings that have brought meaningful access to justice to Canadians.  A few of these examples include cases on behalf of tens of thousands of employees who successfully litigated overtime claims, a case that affirmed the right of the wrongly convicted to sue negligent police forces, and cases on behalf of investors affected by financial manipulation by many of the world’s largest banks.

Louis has been described by his peers as a dedicated, resourceful and unrelenting litigator. Louis began his career as a criminal defence lawyer. In addition to his legal practice, Louis regularly contributes to continuing legal education, particularly with respect to class actions and employment law.