Gabrielle is a founding partner* of Roper Greyell and a trusted legal advisor to her clients, many of whom she has acted for throughout her career. Her clients include public and private sector organizations in the municipal, retail, transportation and manufacturing fields, in unionized and non-union environments.
Gabrielle’s clients rely on her proactive and practical approach to problem solving and her thoughtful strategic advice, both in resolving and litigating workplace issues
As an advocate, Gabrielle is a skilled and articulate lawyer for her clients in grievance arbitrations, court actions and labour board matters. A significant part of Gabrielle’s practice involves advising and appearing as counsel on employment related human rights issues such as complaints of age, gender and disability discrimination in the workplace.
Gabrielle also conducts investigations and provides training on a wide range of legal issues which arise in the modern workplace, including attendance and disability management, the use of technology/social media and privacy. Through training and education Gabrielle provides her clients with an understanding of best practices and equips them to identify and address issues as they arise.
Outside the office Gabrielle enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and connecting with nature, especially in the Southern Gulf Islands and other far flung places.
*Law corporation
Education
LL.B, University of British Columbia
Year of call
British Columbia, 1994
Publications
How Does Age Impact Reasonable Notice Period Assessment?
Careful About Aiming Too High And Asking For Too Much
Breach of Duty of Good Faith results in Award of Punitive Damages and Sends Message to Employers
Membership / Affiliations
Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE)
Canadian Bar Association
Chartered Professionals in Human Resources BC & Yukon
Listings / Rankings
Best Lawyers in Canada, 2014-2025
Best Lawyers Global Business Edition, 2020 (Employment and Labour Law)
Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2017-2024, Repeatedly Recommended for “Employment Law – Employer”, and Consistently Recommended for “Workplace Human Rights – Employer”
Chambers Canada, 2021-2025
Who’s Who Legal, 2023-2024 – Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
Who’s Who Legal: Canada, 2024