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Roper Greyell Ranked as the #1 Firm for Human Rights in all of Canada for the Second Consecutive Year and Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail and Statista

October 2025

We are thrilled that Roper Greyell has once again been recognized as the #1 firm in Human Rights for all of Canada for the second consecutive year, and as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026, by The Globe and Mail and STATISTA.

The Globe and Mail and Statista’s list of best law firms is curated from thousands of recommendations (peer-to-peer survey) and clients (corporate legal departments) across 31 different practice areas. Only 200 firms across Canada have been recognized in this prestigious list based on the number of recommendations received.

Roper Greyell was honoured to receive this recognition in person at Canada’s Best Law Firms awards presentation on October 20 in Toronto. Roper Greyell CEO Adam Garvin and Partner Julie Menten accepted the award on behalf of the firm.

Roper Greyell Welcomes Rachel Schechter to the Firm

October 2025

Roper Greyell is pleased to welcome Rachel Schechter to the firm as an associate.

Joining the firm’s privacy practice, Rachel brings extensive experience from her time at the Vancouver office of an international firm as well as a workplace law boutique to Roper Greyell.

Rachel’s practice encompasses privacy and cybersecurity law, and she maintains a broad dispute resolution practice with an emphasis on disputes involving technology, privacy, and data security. She looks forward to expanding her dispute resolution practice into all areas of workplace law at Roper Greyell.

We’re excited to have Rachel join the firm!

Roper Greyell Welcomes Kailey Hubele to the Firm

October 2025

Roper Greyell is excited to welcome Kailey Hubele to the firm as an associate.

Kailey brings extensive workplace law knowledge and experience from her time at three large national firms to her practice at Roper Greyell. A notable career highlight for Kailey was being part of the Labour and Employment team that handled a $348 million acquisition of a Canadian intellectual property firm by a foreign intellectual property services firm.

Kailey focuses her workplace law practice toward day-to-day advisory work on employment-related concerns through all stages of the employer-employee relationship, as well as human rights claims and employment standards complaints.

We’re thrilled to have Kailey join the firm!

Roper Greyell Congratulates Jordan Michaux on Becoming Associate Counsel

October 2025

Roper Greyell is delighted to congratulate Jordan Michaux on becoming Associate Counsel.

In becoming Associate Counsel, Roper Greyell recognizes Jordan’s experience as a trusted, dependable advisor to clients, track record of success in his practice, and overall contribution to the firm.

Jordan first joined Roper Greyell in 2018 after moving to BC from Toronto. Since then, Jordan has been an integral part of the firm and particularly Roper Greyell’s privacy practice, helping clients and colleagues navigate day-to-day privacy issues with steady, practical advice.

This appointment to Associate Counsel recognizes Jordan’s expertise and contributions to Roper Greyell as both an excellent lawyer and caring colleague. Jordan will continue to serve as the firm’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Law Practice Leader and Privacy Officer.

Roper Greyell is thrilled to have such an experienced, dedicated, and thoughtful associate join our reputable team of Associate Counsel.

Congratulations, Jordan, on your new appointment.

Roper Greyell Ranked as Band 1 Firm, and Eleven Lawyers Recognized, in 2026 Chambers Canada Guide

October 2025

Roper Greyell LLP has once again received the esteemed status of a top-ranked, Band 1 firm for Employment and Labour law in British Columbia and a Band 2 Employment and Labour law firm in the Nationwide rankings, in the 2026 Chambers Canada Guide.

In addition to the firm’s notable recognition, Chambers Canada has also recognized and ranked the following eleven Roper Greyell lawyers:

Thomas A. Roper K.C.

Delayne Sartison K.C.

What clients are saying:

“The firm’s experience, command of the law and advocacy are second to none.”

“Roper Greyell consistently provides us with excellent and nuanced advice on very complex employment matters.”

“The firm provides legally sound strategic guidance that helps us navigate complex employment matters with confidence.”

About Chambers Canada

Chambers Canada differentiates the best legal talent across a range of provincial, national and international law firms based across the country, to assist those looking for the most suitable providers of legal services for when it matters.

Each ranking is based on the Chambers ranking system which is established from the most in-depth market analysis and comprehensive independent research, that is unrivalled in accuracy, depth and quality and carried out by our experienced team of London-based researchers.

Roper Greyell Sponsors Bursary with the Immigrant Services Society of BC

September 2025

Roper Greyell is pleased to sponsor a bursary with the Immigrant Services Society of BC to support an individual pursuing a career in law in Canada once again this year.

Roper Greyell Associate Andrew Peng attended the Immigrant Services Society of BC’s (ISSofBC) 2025 bursary awards ceremony on behalf of the firm.

For over 50 years, ISSofBC has worked to provide a range of key services, including employment and career ambitions, for immigrants and refugees who arrive and live in British Columbia.

At Roper Greyell, we hold ourselves accountable to being active members of our community with a focus on giving back and making a positive impact. This is one of the reasons why this award sponsorship with ISSofBC is aligned for our firm.

It was our honour to sponsor this bursary to an outstanding individual, Raha Rad, an Iran-qualified lawyer who is pursuing a law career here in Canada.

Learn more about the ISSofBC and the bursary recipients here: https://issbc.org/news/investing-in-newcomer-futures-stories-of-hope-ambition-and-giving-back/

Roper Greyell Recognized as Best Labour & Employment Law Firm at 2025 Canadian HR Awards

September 2025

Roper Greyell is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as the ‘Best Labour & Employment Law Firm’ at the 2025 Canadian HR Awards, presented by HRD Canada and Canadian HR Reporter.

This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in workplace law and to the trust our clients place in us every day. It is an incredible honour not only to receive this award, but also to be named among such an outstanding group of nominees, each of whom represents the highest standards in legal services.

Learn more about the awards here: https://hrawards.ca/

Roper Greyell Celebrates Vancouver Pride 2025

July 2025

Roper Greyell was pleased to welcome Jeylan Bishop, Gray Mmono, and Michael Robach from QMUNITY to our annual Pride lunch. They presented a background on the important work that QMUNITY does to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

QMUNITY is a non-profit organization that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives, providing a safe space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included. Learn more about QMUNITY here.

In celebration of Pride, and our continued commitment to having a positive impact in our local communities, Roper Greyell has made a contribution to QMUNITY to support the important work they do.

Jeylan Bishop, Michael Robach, and Gray Mmono from QMUNITY standing next to Roper Greyell banner.

Roper Greyell Sponsors the 43rd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet

July 2025

Roper Greyell LLP was pleased to be a Gold sponsor for the 43^rd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet on Friday, July 25^th 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.

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