Roper Greyell is delighted to announce that Lara Israel has joined the firm as an associate. Lara first joined Roper Greyell as a summer student and was admitted to the BC Bar this week after completing her articles with the firm. Congratulations on this career milestone, Lara!
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Seven Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Edition of Who’s Who Legal: Canada
July 2024We 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: Canada in the area of Labour, Employment & Benefits.
The lawyers named in this year’s Who’s Who Legal: Canada are:
- Thomas A. Roper K.C.
- Delayne Sartison K.C.
- Gregory J. Heywood
- Gabrielle Scorer
- Gavin Marshall
- Sandra Guarascio
- James D. Kondopulos
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.
Celebrating Talia Behrmann’s & Elizabeth Lotfali’s Call to the BC Bar and welcoming them to Roper Greyell as Associates
May 2024Roper Greyell celebrated Talia Behrmann and Elizabeth Lotfali on their admission to the BC Bar. RG’s Julie Menten administered Talia’s call ceremony oath and Danny Bernstein officiated Elizabeth’s oath. Both Talia and Elizabeth first joined Roper Greyell as summer students, then returned to complete their articles at the firm, and we are pleased to announce that they have formally joined the firm as associates. Congratulations to Talia and Elizabeth!
Who’s Who Legal (WWL) Recognizes Roper Greyell Lawyers as Thought Leaders in 2024
May 2024We 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 New Associate Shayna Clarke
April 2024Roper Greyell is pleased to announce Shayna Clarke has joined the firm as an associate.
Shayna joins Roper Greyell from a full-service law firm, where she brings experience in litigation, collapsed real estate deals, contract disputes, employment matters, injunctions, and plans of arrangements. We’re excited to welcome Shayna to the firm and look forward to the valuable contributions she’ll make toward delivering quality service to our clients.
Learn more about Shayna here.
Roper Greyell Welcomes Two New Associates to the Firm
April 2024Roper 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 Named as Most Trusted Employment Law Firm for 2024
March 2024Roper Greyell is honoured to be named the Most Trusted Employment Law Firm for 2024 in British Columbia at the HR & Employment Awards presented by Corporate Vision. This acknowledgment is a testament to Roper Greyell’s unwavering commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, reinforcing our position as a leader in workplace law.
About the HR & Employment Awards
Corporate Vision’s HR & Employment Awards 2024 have been established to pay adequate respect to the invaluable Human Resources professionals, and those who work to support them, who are a vital component of the success of all businesses and organizations.
Roper Greyell Selected as an Excellence Awardee at the Annual Canadian Law Awards
March 2024Roper Greyell is delighted to announce that it has been recognized as an Excellence Awardee in the category of ‘Boutique Law Firm of the Year’, at the annual Canadian Law Awards in partnership with LEAP Legal Software, presented by Lexpert and supported by Canadian Lawyer magazine.
This nomination reflects the firm’s ongoing pursuit of excellence and unwavering dedication to surpassing expectations in our commitment to delivering superior legal services.
The winners will be announced at the prestigious awards gala on Thursday, May 9 in Toronto. You can learn more about the award categories here.
Fourteen Roper Greyell Lawyers Listed in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
March 2024Roper Greyell is pleased to announce that fourteen RG lawyers have been included in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
The addition of six new honorees reflects the continued growth and dedication of Roper Greyell’s legal team, expanding upon last year’s impressive showing of eight recognized lawyers.
These lawyers have been recognized as some of the leading legal practitioners across Canada based on an extensive peer survey process for 2024. They have been honoured as leading employment, labour, workplace human rights, occupational health and safety and workers’ compensation law practitioners.
The following Roper Greyell lawyers have been honored in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:
– Thomas A. Roper K.C.
– Delayne Sartison K.C.
– Gregory J. Heywood
– Gabrielle Scorer
– Gavin Marshall
– Sandra Guarascio
– James D. Kondopulos
– Jennifer Devins
– Danny Bernstein
– Maggie Campbell
– Alissa Demerse
– Ryan Copeland
– Mike Hamata
– Christopher Munroe
Their inclusion in this respected directory reflects their unwavering commitment to excellence and their contributions to the legal landscape across Canada.
The Directory can be viewed here.
About Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (the Canadian Lexpert Directory), published since 1997, is based on an extensive peer survey process. It includes profiles of leading practitioners across Canada in 66 practice areas and leading law firms in 41 practice areas.
The publication also features articles highlighting current legal issues and recent developments of importance written by leading practitioners across Canada.
Roper Greyell Receives Grade AAA in the 2024 Lexpert/ALM 500 Guide
February 2024Roper Greyell is pleased to have been recognized as the only firm to receive a Grade AAA ranking in the 2024 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 lawyers in Canada, specifically in the category of Who’s Who: Vancouver for Labour Relations, Employment & Pensions Lawyers.
This distinguished recognition stands as the highest accolade within this category. Roper Greyell is honoured to have attained this notable recognition.
The Lexpert/ALM 500 acknowledges the most highly regarded names in the Canadian legal profession across more than 30 practice areas, providing an essential reference for purchasers of Canadian legal services. Those profiled are identified via an extensive, annual peer survey and are considered the “most frequently recommended lawyers” across Canada.
You can read the full guide here.