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Roper Greyell Sponsors the 42nd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet

August 2024

Roper Greyell was pleased to sponsor the 42nd Annual Chinese Legal Community Banquet on Friday, August 9th at Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant. A group of RG team members enjoyed a traditional 10-course Chinese banquet and interacted and engaged with UBC law students.

The Honourable Judge Derek Mah and Mr. Daniel Lee were the panel speakers in the evening.

About the Event:

Since 1979, the UBC Chinese Law Students’ Association has hosted an annual banquet for legal professionals and students to socialize over a traditional 10-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.

Roper Greyell Celebrates Amanda Scorda’s Call to the BC Bar and joining the Firm as an Associate

August 2024

Roper Greyell is thrilled to announce that Amanda Scorda has joined the firm as an associate. Amanda first joined Roper Greyell as a summer student, and after successfully completing her articles with the firm, was admitted to the BC Bar this week. Congratulations on this achievement Amanda!

Roper Greyell Celebrates Vancouver Pride 2024

July 2024

In celebration of Pride, and our continued commitment to having a positive impact in our local communities, Roper Greyell has made contributions in the amount of $2,500 to both QMUNITY and Ribbon Community.

QMUNITY is a non-profit organization that works to improve queer, trans, and Two-Spirit lives. They provide a safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their allies to fully self-express while feeling welcome and included.  Learn more about QMUNITY here.

Ribbon Community (formerly known as AIDS Vancouver), was one of the first AIDS service organizations in Canada, and has marked over 40 years supporting individuals overcoming the impact and stigma of HIV. Learn more about Ribbon Community here.

Roper Greyell Celebrates Lara Israel’s Call to the BC Bar and Joining the Firm as an Associate

July 2024

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!

Seven Roper Greyell Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Edition of Who’s Who Legal: Canada

July 2024

We 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:

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 2024

Roper 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 2024

We 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 2024

Roper 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 2024

Roper 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 2024

Roper 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.

 

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