Best Lawyers in British Columbia, Canada for Labour and Employment Law
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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...
Sabrina is an associate at Roper Greyell. Acting on behalf of employers in unionized and non-unionized contexts, her practice encompasses both advocacy before courts/tribunals and strategic guidance on proactive management of the workforce. A labour lawyer at heart, Sabrina’s practice concentrates on traditional labour relations while spanning the full spectrum of employment and human rights law. Sabrina’s practice ethos is grounded in the recognition that workplace law is inheren...
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 lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Alyssa L. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Alyssa L. Paez since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alyssa L. Paez is held by other lawyers.
Leslie Whittaker is a labour, employment and human rights lawyer in Fasken's Vancouver office, advising businesses on a broad range of workplace matters. Leslie advises employers on all aspects of the employment relationship, from hiring to termination and the many legal intricacies in-between. She is skilled at drafting employment agreements and policies, and experienced in assisting employers navigate and resolve workplace issues as they arise. She regularly provides advice on employment st...
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...
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...
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...
Deanna is a litigator with a practice focused on health and workplace law. She has experience defending health care professionals in matters before their regulatory bodies and in civil actions. Deanna’s clients include doctors, nurses, and registered massage therapists. Deanna brings a special insight to this work from her training and experience as a registered nurse working in a local hospital’s emergency ward. In her workplace law practice, Deanna advises employers and employee...
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...
Caitlin W. Ehman has a general civil litigation practice. She has appeared in Small Claims Court, the British Columbia Supreme Court, and the British Columbia Court of Appeal, and has acted as counsel in a broad variety of matters relating to labour and employment, contractual disputes, and personal injury. Caitlin received her JD from the University of Victoria in 2017. During law school, she participated in the Law Centre clinical program, competed in the Wilson Moot, and worked at the Mini...
Andrew Nicholl is an Associate with Roper Greyell who has experience working with employers in various industries on a wide range of labour and employment issues and disputes. Andrew always enjoys working with new clients and also appreciates getting to know a client’s business and becoming a longer-term strategic partner. Andrew has represented clients in disputes in numerous forums, including: federal and provincial (BC and Ontario) arbitration boards; provincial labour boards (BC and...
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...
Julia is Associate Counsel at Roper Greyell, practising 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 bo...
Danielle Temple is an Associate at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia, practising in Labour and Employment Law. She advises employers on a range of workplace matters, including labour relations, employment standards, human rights, workplace investigations, occupational health and safety, and related disputes. Danielle earned her Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia in 2020. During law school, she was recognized as a Wesbrook Scholar ...
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