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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.

Gregory J. Heywood

Gabrielle Scorer

Gavin Marshall

Graeme McFarlane

Sandra Guarascio

James D. Kondopulos

Jenny Devins

Ryan Copeland

Dallan Poulin

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.

Read more about Chambers Canada here.

View Roper Greyell’s 2026 Chambers Canada Profile.

Chambers Canada 2026 Roper Greyell LLP Rosette.

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/

Delayne Sartison K.C. Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026

September 2025

Roper Greyell is pleased to share that Delayne Sartison K.C. has been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ as “Lawyer of the Year” in the area of Labour and Employment Law for Vancouver. This recognition is in addition to Delayne’s recognition this year in the area of Education Law.

About Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year

The “Lawyer of the Year” accolade is awarded to individual lawyers who received the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for a specialty and metropolitan location per edition.

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.

Congratulations, Delayne!

9 Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2026

September 2025

Roper Greyell is pleased to share that nine of its lawyers were recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™. This is a significant increase from our four lawyers recognized in the 2025 edition.

The lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2026 Edition are:

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

About Best Lawyers Ones to Watch:

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.

19 Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026

September 2025

In the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™, 19 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.

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

Labour & Employment 

Workers’ Compensation Law

Education Law (representing educational institutions)

Administrative and Public Law

Privacy and Data Security Law

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 recognition is also awarded to individual lawyers with the highest overall feedback from their peers for a specific practice area and geographic region.

Roper Greyell Lawyers Listed in 2025 Lexology Thought Leaders – Labour, Employment & Benefits Guide

August 2025

Roper Greyell congratulates Thomas A. Roper, K.C., Delayne Sartison, K.C., and James Kondopulos on their inclusion in Lexology Index’s 2025 Thought Leaders – Labour, Employment and Benefits listing.

About Lexology’s Thought Leaders:

Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Labour, Employment & Benefits brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the world’s foremost labour, employment and benefits lawyers in a single report. Lawyers included in the report represent the top 25-30% of listed practitioners.

View the listing here.

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 43rd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet on Friday, July 25th 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.

 

Celebrating Maggie Williams’ Call to the BC Bar

July 2025

Roper Greyell is thrilled to celebrate Maggie Williams’ call to the BC Bar. Pictured here is Maggie’s proud principal, Alissa Demerse. Maggie’s journey at Roper Greyell began as a summer student, she then returned to the firm to complete her articles and now we are pleased to welcome Maggie to Roper Greyell as an associate practicing in all areas of workplace law. Congratulations, Maggie!

Maggie Williams, Associate Lawyer and Alissa Demerse, Partner

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