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Cody Yorke

Cody Yorke is a partner on the employment team in the New York City office of the Withers international law firm. In her practice, she focuses on working with executives and other senior employees. She advises clients on all aspects of their employment needs in a variety of industries, including financial services, media and entertainment, professional services, manufacturing, and retail and luxury goods. She represents and advises executives and teams in negotiating and drafting employment-related contracts including employment, consulting, freelance, international assignment, retention and partnership agreements, and exit arrangements. Yorke regularly represents executive teams in corporate transactions and advises on non-competition, non-solicitation, and other restrictive covenants. She also works with expat and other trans-national employees in negotiating and navigating their agreements and exits. 

Yorke earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of British Columbia, her master’s at York University, and her JD at Queen’s University.

Guest Appearances
September 15, 2026

“Labour” with a “U”: Canadian vs. United States Labor Law

International labor and employment law specialists Christopher Deehy and Cody Yorke explore the differences in labor laws between the U.S. and Canada.