We are pleased to welcome Sabrina Anis to the firm.
Sabrina practices in all areas of employment and labour law. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Sabrina maintained a practice in the areas of workplace law and commercial litigation, out of the Vancouver office of a national firm.
Learn more about Sabrina here.
We are pleased to welcome Pamela Costanzo to the firm.
Pamela practices in all areas of employment and labour law with a focus on workplace investigations and labour arbitrations. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Pamela maintained a general workplace law practice at a full-service Vancouver firm.
Learn more about Pamela here.
We are pleased to welcome Norika Takacs-Rehm to the firm.
Norika practices in all areas of employment and labour law with a focus on human rights, workplace investigations and WorkSafeBC claims. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Norika maintained a general civil litigation practice in the areas of insurance defence, health law and employment law, at a full-service firm in Vancouver.
Learn more about Norika here.
Roper Greyell’s long-time research paralegal, Deborah Hall, will be retiring from the firm as of December 31, 2021.
Deborah first came into the realm of what would become Roper Greyell in 1992, as a temporary legal assistant for a lawyer in Tom Roper’s labour and employment group at a national firm. Deborah sat next to Tom’s assistant, and when Tom’s assistant went away, Deborah was called back to cover for them.
In September 1993, Deborah completed her paralegal certificate and training and joined Tom again in the labour group. Deborah learned the ins and outs of labour law working with Tom and via receiving paper copies of leading cases from the Labour Relations Board, which she would summarize and send out to the firm. Deborah found her niche with labour law and thoroughly enjoyed it from the start. The rest is history!
Deborah’s favourite memory from her career have been the learning opportunities throughout the years – she enjoys being able to give quick answers, and has also enjoyed learning about things such as contempt proceedings and strike work. Deborah has also enjoyed watching the career growth of the firm’s lawyers, including those who started at the firm as summer students and returned for articles, eventually becoming associates and partners!
Deborah says that the greatest thing about Roper Greyell, and the thing she will miss the most, are the people, and the time she has been fortunate to spend with them. Deborah is looking forward to dedicating time to her creative endeavours, including creating art, practicing yoga, and walking along the Seawall.
Congratulations on an incredible career, Deborah, and all the very best in your retirement, from all of us at Roper Greyell.
We are pleased to welcome Janna Crown to the firm.
Janna practices in all areas of employment and labour law with a focus on human rights, labour law, and WorkSafeBC matters. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Janna maintained a human rights, employment and labour, and professional regulatory practice at a boutique Vancouver firm, having previously completed her articles at Roper Greyell before being called to the British Columbia bar in 2020.
Learn more about Janna here.
Congratulations to Roper Greyell’s Sandra Guarascio for winning the 2021 Client Choice Award for Labour & Employment – Canada, presented by Lexology.
The Client Choice Awards recognize lawyers from around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service.
Read more here: https://www.clientchoice.com/search/jurisdiction/british-columbia-1712/workarea/employment-labour-2217
About Client Choice
Established in 2005, Client Choice recognizes those law firms and partners around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service. The criteria for this recognition focus on an ability to add real value to clients’ business above and beyond the other players in the market. Uniquely, law firms and partners can only be nominated by corporate counsel.
Roper Greyell LLP has once again been ranked by Chambers Canada as a Band 1 firm for Employment and Labour law in British Columbia.
Chambers Canada also recognized five of our partners as “Ranked Lawyers” in their 2022 Guide:
What clients are saying
One highly impressed client stated: “I think this firm is best in class. They are always knowledgeable, practical and provide up-to-date advice.” Another client enthused: “I found them really timely and succinct. They’re very customer service-oriented and innovative, always willing to try new things and be responsive.”
About Chambers Canada
Chambers Canada covers lawyers and law firms practicing in all provinces and territories in Canada. The guide recommends lawyers and law firms in over 40 specialist practice areas across Canada, and is published annually each September.
Roper Greyell is pleased to welcome Mohammad Shahidian to the firm as Accounting Manager.
Mohammad has over 7 years of experience in the legal industry, including regional and national full-service firms. His accounting experience also includes working within the post-secondary education and building supplies industries.
Learn more about Mohammad here.
Thomas A. Roper Q.C. was recently recognized in Business in Vancouver’s BC500 which features the 500 most influential leaders within British Columbia.
Over the course of his 45-year legal career, Tom has had a significant impact on employment and labour law in B.C. including being appointed one of three special advisers tasked with revamping the B.C. Labour Relations Code in 1992. As a leader within the legal community, Tom’s expertise is highly sought-after by clients, organizations, educators and colleagues. He also shares his extensive experience and technical understanding of the law as a mentor of young lawyers in the firm.
Congratulations Tom!
Roper Greyell is pleased to congratulate Kate Jones on joining the firm as an Associate lawyer, after previously summering and articling with the firm.
Kate practices in all areas of workplace law, including human rights, workplace investigations, and all aspects of the litigation process. Congratulations Kate on your call to the bar!
Learn more about Kate here.
