Roper Greyell Employment and Labour Lawyers

Lisa Southern received her law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1996. Since she was called to the B.C. Bar in 1997, Lisa has filled a variety of legal roles that have provided her with a unique background and perspective.

From 2003 to 2006, she served as a Vice-Chair at the B.C. Labour Relations Board. In 2006, she was appointed as Registrar. Prior to joining the Board, Lisa practised at a large national law firm. There, she restricted her practice to labour, employment and human rights issues. She also worked as a labour relations advisor for Forest Industrial Relations Inc. This umbrella organization was established to bargain and administer the collective agreement governing member companies and employees certified with IWA-Canada.

Lisa’s unique experience as adjudicator, mediator, administrator, client and practicing lawyer allows her to bring a no-nonsense, results-oriented approach to employment and labour law. Her talents are well-suited to both traditional adversarial strategies for employment and labour disputes, as well as alternative resolution methods, such as investigations and mediations.

Lisa is committed to serving the community. She has worked as a director on several non-profit boards, including six years with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon. She currently sits as a director on the boards of Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada and Endeavour. Lisa has two active boys, Sam and Oliver. They, along with her husband Gavin, motivate her to keep healthy by running half-marathons, cycling crazy distances, and hiking up the Grouse Grind.

lsouthern@ropergreyell.com
DIRECT 604.806.3856