Delayne Sartison K.C. Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026

September 2025

Roper Greyell is pleased to share that Delayne Sartison K.C. has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ as “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Labour and Employment Law for Vancouver. This recognition is in addition to Delayne’s recognition this year in the area of Education Law.

About Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year

The “Lawyer of the Year” accolade is awarded to individual lawyers who received the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for a specialty and metropolitan location per edition.

About Best Lawyers:

The Best Lawyers in Canada™ has been providing comprehensive coverage of top legal talents in Canada and around the world for over 30 years. Lawyers on the list are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise. Additional recognitions are also awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall feedback from their peers for a specific practice area and geographic region.

Congratulations, Delayne!

9 Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2026

September 2025

Roper Greyell is pleased to share that nine of its lawyers were recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™. This is a significant increase from our four lawyers recognized in the 2025 edition.

The lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2026 Edition are:

View Roper Greyell’s The Best Lawyers in Canada™ Profile.

About Best Lawyers Ones to Watch:

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ recognizes talented up-and-coming lawyers in Canada. The methodology for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ is the same as that of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, dependent entirely on a nomination and peer-review process. To be eligible for Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™, lawyers must be in private practice and have a tenure of three to eight years.

19 Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026

September 2025

In the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, 19 Roper Greyell lawyers were recognized for their excellence in a variety of areas including: Labour & Employment, Workers’ Compensation Law, Education Law, Administrative and Public Law, and Privacy and Data Security Law.

The lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 Edition are:

Labour & Employment 

Workers’ Compensation Law

Education Law (representing educational institutions)

Administrative and Public Law

Privacy and Data Security Law

About Best Lawyers:

The Best Lawyers in Canada™ has been providing comprehensive coverage of top legal talents in Canada and around the world for over 30 years. Lawyers on the list are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise. Additional recognition is also awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall feedback from their peers for a specific practice area and geographic region.

Roper Greyell Sponsors the 43rd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet

July 2025

Roper Greyell LLP was pleased to be a Gold sponsor for the 43rd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet on Friday, July 25th at Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant. Justin D. Wong and Kristi Wong of Roper Greyell hosted a table where attendees enjoyed a traditional 10-course Chinese banquet and interacted and engaged with UBC law students.

The event’s panel of speakers included Anna Fung, K.C., Lana Li, and Iven Tse, who led a discussion that explored how the legal profession has changed over the decades and how law students and junior lawyers can explore the diverse opportunities offered by the profession.

About the Event:

Since 1979, the UBC Chinese Law Students’ Association has hosted an annual banquet for lawyers and students to socialize over a traditional full-course Chinese dinner in recognition of the great cultural diversity in the Greater Vancouver legal community.

This event, whose aim is to draw attendance not only from members of the Chinese legal community, but practitioners from all different cultural backgrounds, allows lawyers and law students to connect, share stories, and discuss issues facing the legal profession.

 

Roper Greyell Honoured as an Excellence Awardee at the 2025 Canadian HR Awards

July 2025

Roper Greyell is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as an Excellence Awardee for ‘Best Labour and Employment Law Firm’ at the 2025 Canadian HR Awards in partnership with HRD Canada and Canadian HR Reporter magazine.

This prestigious honour reflects the firm’s ongoing pursuit of excellence and unwavering dedication to surpassing expectations in our commitment to delivering superior legal services.

Thomas A. Roper, K.C. Recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 List

July 2025

Thomas A. Roper, K.C. has been recognized once again as one of British Columbia’s most influential business leaders in the 2025 edition of Business in Vancouver’s BC500 publication.

BIV’s BC500 features business leaders who have a notable impact on B.C.’s communities, industries and economy. They are visionaries, innovators and trailblazers. They embody the values of modern leadership: engagement, trust, corporate citizenship, inclusion and innovation.

Tom’s inclusion in the 2025 edition acknowledges his tireless advocacy, contributions to, and influence on employment and labour law over the past five decades.

Congratulations, Tom!

Thomas A. Roper, K.C. BIV BC500 profile

Roper Greyell Welcomes Kristi Wong to the Firm

March 2025

Roper Greyell is proud to welcome Kristi Wong to the firm as an associate.

Kristi joins the firm with extensive employment and labour law experience, having worked closely with large employers in different industries – including the oil and gas sector – on various employment matters; and appearing before the Alberta Employment Standards Branch, Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Alberta Court of Justice and the Alberta Labour Relations Board.

We’re delighted to have Kristi join the firm!

Roper Greyell Welcomes Nazanin Panah to the Firm

February 2025

Roper Greyell is thrilled to announce that Nazanin Panah has joined the firm as an associate.

Nazanin joins with experience practicing in all areas of workplace and human rights law. Throughout her career, Nazanin has gained specialized knowledge and experience in claims involving workplace sexual misconduct, vicarious liability, trauma-informed practice, and temporary foreign worker issues.

Having successfully represented clients at the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the BC Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Human Rights Tribunal of BC, the BC Employment Standards Branch, and the BC Labour Relations Board, Nazanin is a skilled and experienced advisor to have on your side. Just two years into her law career, she led a three-day human rights hearing and obtained a winning result — showcasing her innate and profound capabilities as a workplace lawyer.

We are thrilled to have Nazanin join the firm!

Roper Greyell Welcomes Jaime Hoopes to the Partnership

January 2025

Roper Greyell is thrilled to announce that Jaime Hoopes has joined the partnership.

Having been a valued member of the Roper Greyell team for several years, Jaime’s diligence in his work and his commitment to the firm’s success have solidified his place in the firm’s leadership.

“Clients appreciate Jaime’s extensive knowledge covering a broad range of industries, as well as the immense passion he brings to every case he works on. His clients know they can depend on him to find practical solutions to their workplace problems, no matter how complex,” said Michael Kilgallin, partner and a member of Roper Greyell’s Management Committee. “Today’s announcement spotlights Roper Greyell’s continuing commitment and efforts to attract and retain team members with exceptional talent, experience and bright futures in the field of workplace law.”

Throughout his time as an associate, Jaime has shown exceptional leadership within the firm by being a strong advocate for his clients and a trusted mentor to the firm’s junior lawyers. Apart from his strong work ethic, Jaime has also made significant contributions to Roper Greyell’s culture and is always eager to be involved in team building activities.

We extend our congratulations to Jaime on this remarkable achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to the firm’s long-term success.

Michael Schalke Joins the Roper Greyell Partnership

December 2024

Roper Greyell is delighted to welcome Michael Schalke as our newest Partner.

Michael brings extensive experience from the Vancouver office of a leading international firm, choosing Roper Greyell for our unique boutique approach. At Roper Greyell, Michael will continue practicing in all areas of workplace law, serving clients across diverse industries, including natural resources, energy, food services, technology and entertainment.

Recognized for his ability to navigate complex and high-stakes disputes, Michael provides invaluable guidance in employment and labour law matters, particularly where they intersect with corporate transactions, insolvency, trusts, and conflict of laws.

We are excited to welcome Michael Schalke and look forward to his contributions as the firm continues to grow and serve our clients with exceptional workplace law expertise.

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