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Roper Greyell Named One of Canada’s Best Law Firms by The Globe and Mail and Statista

October 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Roper Greyell has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2025 by The Globe and Mail and Statista.

We ranked as the #1 firm for Human Rights in all of Canada and were amongst the top 20 law firms recognized across all practice areas.

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 21 in Toronto. Roper Greyell lawyers Graeme McFarlane and Jennifer Hogan accepted the award on behalf of the firm.

Roper Greyell Welcomes Dallan Poulin to the Firm

October 2024

Roper Greyell is pleased to announce that Dallan Poulin has joined the firm as an associate.

Dallan joins with extensive experience acting as employer counsel in a wide range of employment and labour disputes, including wrongful dismissal proceedings, unjust dismissal complaints, grievance arbitrations, and human rights complaints, among others. He was also recently recognized by Chambers Canada 2025 as an Associate to Watch — an impressive achievement.

We’re thrilled to have Dallan join the firm!

Roper Greyell was Thrilled to be a Presenting Disruptor for Disrupt HR

October 2024

Roper Greyell was thrilled to be a Presenting Disruptor (title sponsor) for Disrupt HR, a dynamic and innovative event seeking to revolutionize the way we think about human resources.

Last week, Roper Greyell’s Andrew Peng delivered a captivating presentation on the future of privacy and surveillance in the workplace titled “Let Big Brother Protect You” at the Disrupt HR conference in Victoria.

Roper Greyell Sponsors Bursary with the Immigrant Services Society of BC

October 2024

Last week, Roper Greyell Associate Jaime Hoopes attended the Immigrant Services Society of BC’s (ISSofBC) 2024 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, Miguel Soria, pursuing a law career here in Canada.

Roper Greyell Ranked as Band 1 Firm in 2025 Chambers Canada Guide

September 2024

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 2025 Chambers Canada Guide.

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

Thomas A. Roper K.C.

Delayne Sartison K.C.

Congratulations to all 9 lawyers and especially Graeme, Sandra, and Ryan for newly joining this esteemed list.

What clients are saying:

“Roper Greyell is always our go-to firm. Simply put, they are a great firm with great lawyers, who consistently deliver great results. They exceed the bar regardless of which measurement is applied.”

“Roper Greyell have terrific bench strength. Their lawyers are skilled practitioners, specialists in their area of the law and exhibit incredible talent.”

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.

Truth and Reconciliation Week

September 2024

It’s Truth and Reconciliation Week. A time to learn about Indigenous history, engage in meaningful conversations, and contribute to our collective path toward reconciliation.

At Roper Greyell, we take this time as an opportunity to learn more about the history of Canada’s Indigenous peoples and our role as a community in preserving Indigenous culture. As a part of this ongoing commitment, our team will be attending a learning session this week put on by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

Additionally, in observance of Truth and Reconciliation, Roper Greyell is honoured to make donations to two very important organizations—Aboriginal Mother Centre Society and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Aboriginal Mother Centre Society provides an environment where Aboriginal mothers and their children thrive in an equitable and supportive community that is rich in cultural and holistic values.

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation is focused on listening to Survivors, their families, communities, and others affected by the residential school system and to educate Canadians about their experiences.

Roper Greyell Sponsors Pro Bono Going Public by the Access Pro Bono Society of BC

September 2024

Roper Greyell was thrilled to once again sponsor Pro Bono Going Public by the Access Pro Bono Society of BC.

Greg Heywood and Norika Takacs-Rehm also volunteered their time to provide critical legal services to individuals and families of limited means.

Throughout September, 246 lawyers provided free legal advice in British Columbia to raise awareness and funds for BC’s pro bono programs.

Roper Greyell Welcomes Andrew Carricato to the Firm

September 2024

Roper Greyell is pleased to announce that Andrew Carricato has joined the firm as Associate Counsel.

Andrew joins with extensive experience advising and advocating for councils, boards, and their senior management on a wide range of workplace and governance related issues. He has experience advocating and appearing before the BC courts, workplace, human rights and privacy related administrative tribunals, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Fun fact: Andrew completed a summer internship at Roper Greyell after his first year of law school (Summer 2009). Joining Roper Greyell as Associate Counsel is like a homecoming for him!

We’re thrilled to have Andrew join the firm!

Learn more about Andrew: https://ropergreyell.com/our-people/andrew-carricato/

Roper Greyell Welcomes Alie Teachman Back to the Firm

September 2024

Roper Greyell is pleased to announce that Alie Teachman has returned to the firm as an associate.

Alie first joined the firm as a summer student. After completing her articles with Roper Greyell, Alie clerked for five justices at the Supreme Court of British Columbia, where she cultivated an interest in the complexities of civil litigation.

Throughout Alie’s law career she has become particularly passionate about advocacy. She looks forward to representing her clients’ interests at court, arbitrations, and administrative tribunals.

We’re thrilled to have Alie back at the firm!

Learn more about Alie: https://ropergreyell.com/our-people/alie-teachman/

17 Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025

August 2024

In the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, 17 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. Another 4 of our lawyers were recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™.

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

Labour & Employment

Thomas Roper K.C.

Delayne Sartison K.C.

Workers’ Compensation Law

Gavin Marshall

Alissa Demerse

Education Law (representing educational institutions)

Delayne M. Sartison, K.C.

Jennifer Russell

Jennifer Devins

Administrative and Public Law

Thomas A. Roper, K.C.

Gavin Marshall

Jennifer Devins

Privacy and Data Security Law

Jordan Michaux

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

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.

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.

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

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