Best Lawyers in British Columbia, Canada for Labour and Employment Law

Taylor Topliss is an associate at Roper Greyell, where he assists employers in all areas of workplace law. Taylor works with clients in a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors, including manufacturing, technology, local government, non-profit, construction, mining, forestry, and health care. Taylor’s experience includes representing employers in wrongful dismissal and human rights matters, drafting employment agreements and company policies, managing employee p...

After years in large-firm settings, Thelma founded Greyston Law Corporation, a boutique employment and litigation firm that combines top-tier legal expertise with the flexibility, responsiveness, and personal connection of a boutique. Thelma works closely with general counsel, HR teams, owner-managed businesses, and non-profit organizations who value candour, practicality, and partnership. She advises them across a wide range of employment, human rights, privacy and regulatory matters, includ...

With a decade of experience, Ryan is sought after by clients for his broad expertise and unique insight. Ryan now focuses his practice in the areas of family law and workplace law and has successfully represented clients in both areas. Ryan has considerable court experience having appeared in various proceedings in Alberta and British Columbia including before the Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench, Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Employment Standards Tribunal, and the Alberta Hum...

Brett’s dispute resolution practice is focused on professional regulation, health, insurance defence, and workplace law. Brett represents various health professionals both in court and in various administrative proceedings including the Human Rights Tribunal and College complaints, disciplinary matters, billing disputes and other matters involving their respective regulatory bodies. Brett assists insurance clients with a variety of coverage, liability defence, coverage and subrogated ma...

Iman is a member of the firm’s Labour + Employment, Business Disputes, Corporate/Commercial, Wills, Estates + Trusts, and Construction + Engineering practice groups. Iman is experienced in a broad range of litigation matters with several years of experience in employment law, commercial, construction and estate litigation. He has appeared at every level of Court in British Columbia and has successfully resolved matters before the Employment Standards Branch and the Human Rights Tribunal...

Blanco is an associate at Roper Greyell, practicing in all areas of employment and labour law with a focus on human rights issues, civil claims, and labour disputes. They have appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, before the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the B.C. Labour Relations Board, and many arbitrators. Blanco regularly advises employers on a broad range of workplace issues including contracts, policies, discipline, terminations, and accommodation issues. They work with client...

Margaret McConnell is an associate in the employment and labour group. She assists senior counsel in advising clients on all aspects of employment and labour law, including labour relations, employment standards, contracts and policies, occupational health and safety, termination and wrongful dismissal, human rights, privacy, and other related areas. Margaret has appeared before the British Columbia Supreme Court and has assisted senior counsel before the Federal Court, British Columbia Small...

Matthew Desmarais is a Partner and a member of Alexander Holburn's Labour + Employment, Business Disputes, Intellectual Property + Technology, Cannabis and Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups. Matthew is a strong advocate for his clients and seeks to provide practical, business-focused advise. He has represented clients at the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal, as well as the British Columbia Human Rights Tri...

Katie Comley is an associate at Roper Greyell, where she practices in all areas of workplace law. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Katie was part of the Labour and Employment group at a national firm, and practiced with a boutique workplace law and commercial litigation firm in Vancouver. She was drawn to practice at Roper Greyell because of its team-oriented approach, the opportunity to practice alongside lawyers who are leaders in their field, and the chance to build long-term partnerships w...

Dallan is an associate at Roper Greyell, practicing in all areas of employment and labour law. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, he practiced at a top global law firm. With a particular focus on litigation and dispute resolution, Dallan has had the opportunity to act as employer counsel in a wide range of employment and labour disputes, including wrongful dismissal proceedings, unjust dismissal complaints, grievance arbitrations, and human rights complaints, among others. Having been recently r...

Julia practices in all areas of labour, employment and human rights law. Based in Victoria, BC, Julia is uniquely positioned to provide on-the-ground representation to clients on Vancouver Island in addition to providing legal counsel to clients located throughout BC. Described as tenacious and detail-oriented, Julia has a passion for advising and guiding clients through complex legal issues. As a skilled investigator, Julia has experience conducting both efficient and thorough workplace inve...

Abigail is a thoughtful, detail-oriented advocate whose practice focuses on labour, human rights and employment law. Abigail approaches workplaces as communities. She offers practical, strategic advice to help build and shape workplace culture and applies her creativity and problem solving abilities to resolve workplace disputes. Abigail is passionate about working to make the legal profession more inclusive, diverse and equitable, and has been honoured to serve on the boards of the Federatio...

Alyssa L. Paez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Alyssa L., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alyssa L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shelby is a labour, employment, and human rights lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office, providing practical legal advice and solutions to a broad range of employers. Shelby assists employers with various issues, including employment standards, policies and contracts, labour relations matters, dismissals and discipline, and human rights issues.

Danielle is an associate in Farris’ labour and employment group and has assisted clients in all areas of labour, employment, human rights and occupational health and safety law. Danielle earned her Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC in 2020. She was a Wesbrook Scholar Finalist and a finalist at the National Labour Arbitration Moot. She also served as a caseworker with the university’s Innocence Project, which provides review of claims of wrongful conviction...

Justin is an associate at Roper Greyell, providing advice and advocacy in various areas including labour & employment, litigation, health & safety, workplace investigations and human rights matters. Justin has experience with managing a general civil and commercial litigation practice in various industries, including construction, technology, forestry and transportation. He has represented clients before mediators, arbitrators, ‎‎administrative decision makers, including parti...