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Roper Greyell is proud to welcome Kristi Wong to the firm as an associate.

Kristi joins the firm with extensive employment and labour law experience, having worked closely with large employers in different industries – including the oil and gas sector – on various employment matters; and appearing before the Alberta Employment Standards Branch, Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Alberta Court of Justice and the Alberta Labour Relations Board.

We’re delighted to have Kristi join the firm!

Roper Greyell is thrilled to announce that Nazanin Panah has joined the firm as an associate.

Nazanin joins with experience practicing in all areas of workplace and human rights law. Throughout her career, Nazanin has gained specialized knowledge and experience in claims involving workplace sexual misconduct, vicarious liability, trauma-informed practice, and temporary foreign worker issues.

Having successfully represented clients at the Provincial Court of British Columbia, the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the BC Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Human Rights Tribunal of BC, the BC Employment Standards Branch, and the BC Labour Relations Board, Nazanin is a skilled and experienced advisor to have on your side. Just two years into her law career, she led a three-day human rights hearing and obtained a winning result — showcasing her innate and profound capabilities as a workplace lawyer.

We are thrilled to have Nazanin join the firm!

Roper Greyell is thrilled to announce that Jaime Hoopes has joined the partnership.

Having been a valued member of the Roper Greyell team for several years, Jaime’s diligence in his work and his commitment to the firm’s success have solidified his place in the firm’s leadership.

“Clients appreciate Jaime’s extensive knowledge covering a broad range of industries, as well as the immense passion he brings to every case he works on. His clients know they can depend on him to find practical solutions to their workplace problems, no matter how complex,” said Michael Kilgallin, partner and a member of Roper Greyell’s Management Committee. “Today’s announcement spotlights Roper Greyell’s continuing commitment and efforts to attract and retain team members with exceptional talent, experience and bright futures in the field of workplace law.”

Throughout his time as an associate, Jaime has shown exceptional leadership within the firm by being a strong advocate for his clients and a trusted mentor to the firm’s junior lawyers. Apart from his strong work ethic, Jaime has also made significant contributions to Roper Greyell’s culture and is always eager to be involved in team building activities.

We extend our congratulations to Jaime on this remarkable achievement and look forward to his continued contributions to the firm’s long-term success.

Roper Greyell is delighted to welcome Michael Schalke as our newest Partner.

Michael brings extensive experience from the Vancouver office of a leading international firm, choosing Roper Greyell for our unique boutique approach. At Roper Greyell, Michael will continue practicing in all areas of workplace law, serving clients across diverse industries, including natural resources, energy, food services, technology and entertainment.

Recognized for his ability to navigate complex and high-stakes disputes, Michael provides invaluable guidance in employment and labour law matters, particularly where they intersect with corporate transactions, insolvency, trusts, and conflict of laws.

We are excited to welcome Michael Schalke and look forward to his contributions as the firm continues to grow and serve our clients with exceptional workplace law expertise.