Best Lawyers in Alberta, Canada for Labour and Employment Law

Emi R. Bossio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law and Product Liability Law. Emi R., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emi R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joshua (Josh) Sadovnick has a split practice, with focuses on commercial litigation and employment disputes, both insured and uninsured claims.With reference to commercial litigation, Mr. Sadovnick regularly represents insurers, owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. Mr. Sadovnick has acted as counsel in commercial disputes on a variety of complex claims, including general commercial and construction disputes, deficiency claims, construction failures (including...

Jill Wilkie is a trusted advisor to employers and specializes in advising on all aspects of labour and employment law, and is the Leader of Miller Thomson’s Labour & Employment Group. She has developed significant expertise in assisting clients in the health, manufacturing and education industries, as well as in Alberta’s Indigenous communities. Jill’s experience includes advising on the discipline and dismissal process, the defence of wrongful, constructive and unjust d...

Joyce is a leading labour and employment lawyer, known to both clients and opposing counsel for being meticulous in preparation and fearless in execution. Employers depend on Joyce to help address sensitive and consequential matters with a focused, disciplined approach that achieves results. Leveraging 30 years of labour relations experience in British Columbia and Alberta, Joyce represents clients before the Alberta Labour Relations Board, the B.C. Labour Relations Board, and the Canada Indu...

Alison is a skilled labour and employment lawyer. She advises employers in Alberta and Ontario in a wide range of industries across the public and private sectors, including oil & gas, banking, food and agriculture, aviation, and health care. Alison works closely with in-house counsel as well as human resources and labour relations professionals providing strategic advice on labour relations, arbitration, collective bargaining, human rights, employment policies and procedures, disability ...

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.

Joel Fairbrother is an employment lawyer. He is a partner and co-founder of Bow River Law LLP. Joel's key practice areas are employment law, labour law and human rights, but he does some general civil litigation as well. Prior to law school, Joel obtained a BA degree in Political Science from University of Alberta. He attended law school at University of Saskatchewan and obtained his Juris Doctor in 2011. Joel has experience litigating at all levels of court and many different tribunals in Al...

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.

Justin Turc is a Partner in our Calgary office. He advises employers on a range of human resources issues, including employment contracts, workplace policies, terminations, disability management, and workplace investigations. Justin also assists employers with disputes, including wrongful dismissal claims.

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...

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.

Lauren Chalaturnyk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law and Municipal Law. Lauren, 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 Lauren 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.

Aaron’s practice focuses on all areas of labour, employment and human rights law. He advises employers on a variety of labour and employment law matters, including wrongful dismissals, workplace human rights, investigations, employment standards, employment agreements, workplace policies and privacy. He also represents employers in litigation (including judicial reviews and appeals) before a number of adjudicative bodies, including the Alberta Courts, Human Rights Commission, Office of ...

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.