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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.

Roper Greyell Welcomes New Associate Jaime Hoopes

April 2021

We are pleased to welcome Jaime Hoopes to the firm.

Jaime practices in all areas of employment and labour law with a focus on human rights and privacy law. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Jaime practiced employment and labour law at a boutique Vancouver firm specializing in workplace law.

Learn more about Jaime here.

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.

Roper Greyell Supports Local Charitable Organizations Through Holiday Giving Program

March 2021

This past holiday season, Roper Greyell proudly partnered with our clients to give back and make a difference in the local community.

Through our holiday giving program, we were able to support charitable organizations including the Moose Hide Foundation, North Shore Community Foundation, Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, BC Women’s Health Foundation, North Okanagan Youth & Family Services Society, and Lower Mainland Food Bank.

These charities all provide valuable contributions to our communities and we are proud to support them. For more information on these organizations, click on their name above.

Roper Greyell Welcomes New Associate Nimrit K. Sian

March 2021

We are pleased to welcome Nimrit K. Sian to the firm.

Nim practices in all areas of workplace law with a focus on contractual disputes, workplace policy development, and litigation. Prior to joining Roper Greyell, Nim managed a general commercial litigation practice in multiple practice areas, including construction, regulatory, and employment matters, as in-house counsel for a large, not-for-profit community insurance organization.

Learn more about Nim here.

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