Roper Greyell Welcomes New Associates Morgan Baker and Jeevan Mand

August 2024

Roper Greyell is pleased to announce Morgan Baker and Jeevan Mand have joined the firm as associates.

Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Morgan practiced general civil litigation at a top national law firm where she worked on a variety of complex cases and represented clients before all levels of court in British Columbia.

Jeevan joins Roper Greyell from a local Vancouver Insurance Firm where she crafted numerous complex legal submissions and appeared before the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia.

We look forward to the valuable contributions Morgan and Jeevan will bring to the firm!

Learn more about Morgan

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Roper Greyell Sponsors the 42nd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet

August 2024

Roper Greyell was pleased to sponsor the 42nd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet on Friday, August 9th at Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant. A group of RG team members enjoyed a traditional 10-course Chinese banquet and interacted and engaged with UBC law students.

The Honourable Judge Derek Mah and Mr. Daniel Lee were the panel speakers in the evening.

About the Event:

Since 1979, the UBC Chinese Law Students’ Association has hosted an annual banquet for legal professionals and students to socialize over a traditional 10-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 Celebrates Amanda Scorda’s Call to the BC Bar and joining the Firm as an Associate

August 2024

Roper Greyell is thrilled to announce that Amanda Scorda has joined the firm as an associate. Amanda first joined Roper Greyell as a summer student, and after successfully completing her articles with the firm, was admitted to the BC Bar this week. Congratulations on this achievement Amanda!

Seven Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Edition of Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits Canada

July 2024

We are very pleased to announce that seven Roper Greyell lawyers have been recognized as leading Canadian employment and labour lawyers in the 2024 edition of Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits Canada.

The lawyers named in this year’s Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits Canada are:

About Who’s Who Legal

Who’s Who Legal (WWL), now part of Lexology, has identified the top legal practitioners in multiple areas of business law since 1996. Lawyers are selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.

WWL: Labour, Employment & Benefits identifies the leading private practice lawyers with a proven track record in representing and advising management, and senior executives and partners, on all aspects of labour, employment and industrial relations law. These practitioners are experts in team moves; restrictive covenants; collective bargaining and industrial disputes; and employment litigation and arbitration.

Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Recognizes Roper Greyell Lawyers as Thought Leaders in 2024

May 2024

We are very pleased to announce that Roper Greyell lawyers  Thomas A. Roper K.C., Delayne Sartison K.C., and James Kondopulos have been recognized by Who’s Who Legal (WWL) as Thought Leaders in Labour, Employment & Benefits in Canada for 2024.

WWL determined this recognition through the recommendations of clients and private practitioners to pick out the leading experts in Labour, Employment and Benefits in Canada.  WWL: Thought Leaders brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the world’s foremost lawyers and experts.

Read more here: https://www.lexology.com/wwl/report/thought-leaders-labour-employment-benefits/rankings?r=1843050

Roper Greyell Welcomes Two New Associates to the Firm

April 2024

Roper Greyell proudly welcomes two new associates, Kiran Mangat and Jacky Xu, to the firm.

Kiran Mangat joins Roper Greyell with experience in employment and personal injury law, as well as in commercial, construction, and general civil litigation. Jacky Xu brings valuable expertise from his previous role at a regional mid-sized labour, employment, and litigation firm – with a strong background in researching labour board and arbitration case law.

We look forward to their valuable contributions to our firm’s continued success in enhancing our ability to serve our clients and achieve our goals.

Roper Greyell Appoints Adam Garvin as CEO

January 2024

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Adam Garvin as the new Chief Executive Officer at Roper Greyell, marking a significant chapter in the firm’s history. Adam, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer since joining the firm in 2022, has demonstrated exemplary leadership in overseeing the firm’s business operations.

Sandra Guarascio, a partner and member of Roper Greyell’s Management Committee, attests to Adam’s exceptional qualities, stating, “Adam is a true business leader with exceptional business acumen and a people-centered approach that aligns seamlessly with our firm’s values. His outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence are invaluable assets to our team members and clients alike.”

At the heart of Adam’s leadership philosophy lies a dedication to fostering collaboration. “My goal is to cultivate a team where individual success propels collective success, where we move Roper Greyell’s collective goals forward through cohesion and a shared vision,” affirms Adam. He is committed to enhancing business performance and implementing strategic initiatives in harmony with the firm’s overarching plan and values.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Adam on achieving this significant milestone in his career.

Roper Greyell Welcomes Jennifer Hogan to the Partnership

January 2024

We are delighted to announce that Jennifer Hogan has joined the Roper Greyell partnership. Jennifer has played a pivotal role as a valued member of the RG team, having served with distinction as both an Associate and Associate Counsel.

“We are thrilled by the remarkable growth within our firm, and today’s announcement proudly spotlights the exceptional talent thriving within our ranks.” said Graeme McFarlane, a member of Roper Greyell’s Management Committee and a founding partner. “Jennifer exemplifies our commitment to building excellence from within.”

Jennifer advises and represents employers in municipal, education, forestry, and other sectors regarding all areas of labour and employment law, including human rights law. Jennifer’s practice is defined by a strong work ethic and team-centred approach and her strength lies in her ability to transform complex issues into understandable and actionable plans.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Jennifer on this significant milestone and look forward to her continued contributions to advancing the firm’s reputation for excellence.

Roper Greyell Welcomes New Associate Andrew Hefford

December 2023

Roper Greyell is delighted to announce the addition of Andrew Hefford to the firm.

Andrew joins as an associate, and prior to joining Roper Greyell, gained professional experience at a prominent national business law firm in Vancouver, practicing in Labour and Employment law as well as Commercial Litigation.

Learn more about Andrew here.

Roper Greyell Welcomes 2023/24 Articling Students to the Firm

August 2023

Roper Greyell is excited to welcome four incredible 2023/24 Articling Students to the firm: Amanda Scorda, Elizabeth Lotfali, Lara Israel and Talia Behrmann. All four were 2022 Summer Students at RG, and we look forward to offering them hands-on, practical workplace law experience alongside our dynamic team of lawyers and legal professionals.

Welcome back to RG!

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