Best Lawyers in Alberta, Canada for Labour and Employment Law
Tim is peer ranked as one of the top labour and employment lawyers in Canada. For over 25 years, Tim has advocated for federally and provincially regulated employers on matters related to workplace law. He acts as lead counsel on significant labour, employment, and workplace human rights cases, including in matters that have been elevated to the Supreme Court of Canada. Tim sets a new standard for employer advocacy. His commitment to building trusting relationships through counseling employer...
Erin is a reliable and skilled advocate who leverages her considerable experience and substantial legal knowledge to find creative solutions to a range of complex and challenging matters. A trusted advisor to individuals and organizations alike, Erin’s practice encompasses commercial litigation, employment, and insurance & risk management. In her commercial litigation practice, Erin advises and represents parties on a wide range of general litigation matters, including disputes rela...
David Risling is an experienced litigator with a talent for negotiating and finding creative resolutions for his clients. He is a member of the Executive Committee at McLennan Ross, and focuses his practice on insurance, education, and labour and employment. With deep knowledge of the insurance industry, David represents and advises insurers on a variety of insurance matters, including coverage, liability, and quantum issues. He handles files involving personal injury, negligence law, profess...
Brent provides advice and guidance on commercial and financial litigation to a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, Receivers and Trustees in Bankruptcy, creditors and debtors, having particular experience with debtor-creditor, insolvency, commercial foreclosures, shareholder disputes and defamation claims. In addition, Brent has represented various owners, construction professionals and trades in construction and real estate disputes including builders’ liens, cons...
With his unique combination of diligence, pragmatism and creativity, Maurice Dransfeld makes sure employers and management have a solid understanding of their labour and employment issues. He doesn’t just give his clients a multitude of options and leave it up to them to figure out the best one. Instead, he gives clear recommendations and advice so employers and management can be confident in making sound decisions, even in the most complex situations, that translate into strategies for...
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...
Allie Laurent is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Allie, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allie 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 ...
Lauren’s practice is firmly rooted in the belief that strong legal representation extends far beyond a deep understanding of the law itself. Her people-centered approach puts her clients’ needs at the forefront of her work, finding solutions that fit the unique challenges of their individual circumstances. She assists both employers and employees to resolve disputes and manage issues related to employment. This includes wrongful and constructive dismissal claims, as well as other ...
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...
Tom Richards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Tom, 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 Tom is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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