Best Lawyers in Alberta, Canada for Labour and Employment Law
Shana Wolch is a Partner in the Calgary office. She assists clients with all of their day-to-day human resources matters. Shana’s practice includes occupational health and safety (safety compliance, investigations, and defense of charges), workers’ compensation and disability management, human rights, and privacy. Shana has extensive experience with alcohol and drug policies, administration and compliance, cannabis (from assisting start-up growers and retail companies to managing ...
Adrian is an experienced, sought-after, and trusted labour and employment lawyer committed to providing exceptional service and advice. With over two decades of experience, Adrian offers comprehensive advice to employers across both unionized and non-unionized environments. His clients span industries and sectors, from construction to transportation, to energy and beyond. He advises and advocates for clients on issues including collective bargaining, employee discipline and dismissal, human r...
Damon Bailey, K.C. is a respected labour lawyer, known for his good judgment and straightforward, decisive approach. He has the ability to examine details and tie them together into a strategic plan to help employers successfully navigate the complexities of labour law. With a particular talent for arbitrations, Damon gets straight to the point with clear direction and concise advice. Clients want him in their corner because he’s a strong leader in negotiations who doesn’t equivoc...
Teri Treiber provides advice and representation to employers in all areas of labour and employment law. She assists employers with a variety of issues, including employment agreements, collective agreements, workplace policies, human rights, employment standards, privacy, workplace investigations, performance management, employee discipline, terminations, wrongful and constructive dismissal, grievances and arbitrations, and restrictive covenants.
Alex practices general commercial and civil litigation and advises clients with respect to a broad range of individual and corporate disputes, including contractual disputes, insurance matters, and tort-based claims. She also has extensive experience in construction matters, particularly with builders’ liens and delay claims. Alex has represented clients in the Alberta Court of Justice (formerly Provincial Court) and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, as well as in commercial a...
Joseph graduated law school in 2003. In 2011 he joined Carbert Waite LLP after practicing with a large regional firm practicing in insurance and commercial litigation. He became a partner of the firm in 2014. His practice focuses on employment law, commercial litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury litigation. He has appeared as counsel before all levels of Court in Alberta. In his employment law practice, Joseph represents employees and employers in all aspects of the employment rel...
Justine Mageau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Administrative and Public Law, Construction Law and Labour and Employment Law. Justine, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeffrey A. Arsenault is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Jeffrey A., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Arielle Sie-Mah is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Arielle, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Miranda (Sinclair) Glazier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Miranda (Sinclair), who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Miranda (Sinclair) is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Foster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law and Workers' Compensation Law. David, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michael J. Geib is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Michael J., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rebecca Silverberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Rebecca, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rebecca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Cassandra Sutter has extensive experience in civil litigation across a broad range of practice areas and industries. Her practice areas include commercial disputes (domestic and international), contractual disputes, fraudulent conveyance & enforcement claims, property litigation, professional negligence, landlord-tenancy disputes, class actions, defamation and employment. Cassandra focuses on practical solutions to her clients’ needs and has significant courtroom experience. Educati...
Jennie is a commercial litigator and arbitration counsel who advises clients on construction, real estate, and complex contractual disputes across a range of industries. She also has significant experience in administrative law and employment-related matters. She regularly represents clients before administrative tribunals, in statutory appeals, and in applications for judicial review. Her administrative law practice is informed by her early experience in the Enforcement Branch of the Ontario...
Tessa Green is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Tessa, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tessa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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