Six Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Labour & Employment 2021

August 2021

We are pleased to announce that six lawyers from Roper Greyell have been recognized as leading employment and labour lawyers in Who’s Who Legal: Labour & Employment 2021 Guide.

The lawyers named in this year’s Who’s Who Legal are:

Thomas A. Roper Q.C.

Delayne Sartison Q.C.

Sandra Guarascio

Gregory J. Heywood

James D. Kondopulos

Gavin Marshall

Who’s Who Legal: Labour & Employment 2021 Guide can be viewed here.

Additionally, Thomas A. Roper Q.C. was recognized by Who’s Who Legal in its Global Elite Thought Leaders – Labour & Employment Guide 2021. Gregory J. Heywood and James D. Kondopulos were recognized by Who’s Who Legal in its Thought Leaders – Labour & Employment Guide 2021.

Global Elite Thought Leaders – Labour & Employment Guide 2021 can be viewed here. Thought Leaders – Labour & Employment Guide 2021 can be viewed here.

 About Who’s Who Legal

Who’s Who Legal 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.

Roper Greyell Welcomes New Associate Gabrielle Berron-Styan

August 2021

Roper Greyell is pleased to congratulate Gabrielle Berron-Styan on joining the firm as an Associate lawyer, after previously articling with the firm.

Gabrielle practices in all areas of workplace law, including privacy law, human rights and investigations. Congratulations Gabrielle on your call to the bar!

Learn more about Gabrielle here.

Roper Greyell Welcomes New Associate Katelin Dueck

June 2021

Roper Greyell is pleased to congratulate Katelin Dueck on joining the firm as an Associate lawyer, after previously summering and articling with the firm.

Katelin practices in all areas of workplace law, including employment, labour and workplace human rights and privacy law. Congratulations Katelin on your call to the bar!

Learn more about Katelin here.

Delayne Sartison, Q.C. Elected as Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers

June 2021

We are pleased to announce that Delayne Sartison, Q.C. has been elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor & Employment Lawyers in the Class of 2021.

The College is a professional association headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, that honours the leading lawyers in the practice of Labor and Employment Law. Delayne was among only a handful of Canadian lawyers who were included in the Class of 2021.

Delayne joins Thomas A. Roper Q.C., who was previously elected as Fellow of the College, and says of her election, “I am honoured to be admitted to a College that includes people like Tom from whom I have learned so much. I also want to thank the team at Roper Greyell for being the best professional team one could imagine. Although it’s my name added to the rolls of the College, this is very much shared with all of RG.”

Congratulations, Delayne!

Gavin Marshall is Featured Speaker in Managing the Post-Vaccine Transition Workshop

May 2021

Roper Greyell’s Gavin Marshall will be a featured speaker in the upcoming workshop, Managing the Post-Vaccine Transition, presented by Resolute Industries.

This workshop will help attendees gain key insights into the impact the vaccine could have on the way they lead and manage people in their organization. It will cover the key legal, logistical, and psychological considerations every organization in BC must consider as they plan for a smooth return to in-person work. 

The workshop will be delivered in two parts:

Part 1: Monday, May 17th, 8am – 10am (PST)
Part 2: Wednesday, May 19th, 8am – 10am (PST)

For more information on the workshop and to register visit: https://www.resoluteindustries.org/workshop

Seven Roper Greyell Lawyers Listed in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

May 2021

We are pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s lawyers have been included in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.

The lawyers recognized as leading employment, labour, and workplace human rights law practitioners are:

Thomas A. Roper Q.C.
Delayne Sartison Q.C.
Sandra Guarascio
James D. Kondopulos
Gavin Marshall
Gabrielle Scorer

Congratulations to Drew Demerse for being recognized by Lexpert as a “Leading Lawyer to Watch”.

The Directory can be viewed here: https://lexpert.ca/directory/find-lawyers-or-law-firms/ 

About the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Published since 1997, the annual Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory profiles leading practitioners across Canada in over 60 practice areas and leading law firms in over 40 practice areas.

Roper Greyell Named to Top 10 Labour & Employment Boutiques List

May 2021

Roper Greyell is proud to have been included in Canadian Lawyer magazine’s Top 10 Labour and Employment Boutique law firms in Canada for 2021-2022. Considered one of the country’s leading evaluators of performance in the legal sector, Canadian Lawyer asked lawyers, in-house counsel and clients from across Canada to vote on the top Labour and Employment law boutiques from a shortlist generated by the magazine’s editorial team.

Click here for more information.

About Canadian Lawyer

Launched in 1977, Canadian Lawyer provides objective reporting and analysis of the legal landscape from coast to coast, and defines “boutique firms” as collections of lawyers specializing in niche areas of the law as opposed to general practice firms that house a variety of practice areas under one roof.

Keri L. Bennett featured in Employment Law Alliance podcast

April 2021

Roper Greyell’s Keri L. Bennett was featured in the April 27, 2021, Employment Law Alliance (ELA) podcast Employee Privacy in Canada, part of their Employment Matters podcast series.

In the podcast, Keri discusses employer obligations regarding employee privacy in Canada, and specifically British Columbia.

Listen to the full podcast here.

About the Employment Law Alliance

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide. Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the ELA in British Columbia.

Danny Bernstein featured in Employment Law Alliance podcast

April 2021

In many organizations, employees are continuing to work from home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This shift to working from home raises a number of important considerations for employers, including health and safety concerns, how workplace policies apply in a home office environment, and what an employer’s obligations are surrounding the duty to accommodate and duty to inquire.

Danny Bernstein provides clarification on these points and more in the latest episode of the Employment Law Alliance (ELA)’s Employment Matters podcast series, Employment Law Considerations in Canada With the Shift to Working From Home, from April 12, 2021.

Listen to the full podcast here.

About the Employment Law Alliance

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide. Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the ELA in British Columbia.

 

Maggie Campbell featured in Employment Law Alliance podcast

March 2021

Roper Greyell’s Maggie Campbell was featured in the March 30, 2021, Employment Law Alliance (ELA) podcast Vaccines and Dealing with the “New Normal” in Canada, part of their Employment Matters podcast series.

In the podcast, Maggie discusses the vaccination rollout and related considerations for Canadian employers.

Listen to the full podcast here.

About the Employment Law Alliance

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA) is the largest network of labor and employment lawyers worldwide. Roper Greyell is proud to be the exclusive representative of the ELA in British Columbia.

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