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Harris & Company

Employment & Labour

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia

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Harris & Company

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Harris & Company LLP is one of western Canada's largest workplace law and advocacy firms. By specializing in labour and employment, our clients are confident they are working with an experienced team who understand the legal framework of workplace law and are knowledgeable about recent developments, significant decisions, and emerging issues.

Founded in 1992, Harris is home to leading lawyers in each of our practice areas:

  • ​Labour Law
  • Employment Law
  • Aboriginal Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Construction Law
  • Education Law
  • First Nations Workplace Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Litigation
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Privacy and Access to Information
  • Workers' Compensation

Industries (20)

  • Airline and aerospace
  • Community and social services
  • Construction
  • Financial services
  • Film, television and new media
  • First Nations
  • Forestry
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality and gaming
  • K-12
  • Manufacturing and food processing
  • Marine services
  • Mining
  • Municipal
  • Professional services
  • Publishing and telecommunications
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Universities and colleges

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Employment & Labour - British Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Harris & Company is a highly respected boutique law firm with a deep bench of experienced lawyers. Based in Vancouver, it specialises in employment and labour law and offers a well-honed practice that caters to high-profile public institutions and private employers, notably in the healthcare and education sectors. The team is capable of handling a variety of matters ranging from collective bargaining agreements to human rights and wrongful dismissals. It also handles matters involving allegations of discrimination, including on the basis of sex and disability, and the firm is well recognised for its dynamic litigation practice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gavin Hume KC
    Gavin Hume KC

    Gavin Hume KC

    Gavin Hume KC is based in Vancouver and is highly esteemed for his experience representing employers before labour relations boards, arbitration panels and the BC Supreme Court. He is particularly valued for advising clients on the strategic aspects of workplace employment issues.
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  • Geoffrey Litherland
    Geoffrey Litherland

    Geoffrey Litherland

    Geoffrey Litherland is well respected for his capabilities in contentious labour matters and collective bargaining agreements. Based in Vancouver, he regularly represents both provincial and national clients in these areas.

    • Geoffrey is very pragmatic and practical. He has our best interests at heart.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
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  • Stephanie A. Vellins
    Stephanie A. Vellins

    Stephanie A. Vellins

    Stephanie Vellins is a Vancouver-based lawyer, who acts for a range of provincial and federal clients in both public and private sectors. She advises and advocates for clients on all aspects of workplace law, including human rights and frequently conducts bullying and harassment investigations.

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  • Colin Gibson
    Colin Gibson

    Colin Gibson

    Colin Gibson is a Vancouver-based lawyer, who is highly skilled in collective bargaining and human rights complaints. He is best known for acting on behalf of clients in the education sector.

    • Colin is a very well-respected leader and senior member in the Bar.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
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  • Lindsie Thomson
    Lindsie Thomson

    Lindsie Thomson

    Lindsie Thomson is the managing partner of Harris & Company. She is highlighted for her excellent representation of employers in labour arbitrations and human rights tribunal proceedings.

    • Lindsie is concise and has a way of distilling complicated concepts into simple terms.

      Employment & Labour respondentCanada
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  • Peter Csiszar
    Peter Csiszar

    Peter Csiszar

    Peter Csiszar is based in Vancouver, where he is highly esteemed for his strengths in human rights issues and collective agreement negotiations. He often represents clients from the aviation, healthcare and education sectors.

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Ranked Individuals at Harris & Company (6)

British Columbia

Members

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  • Alyssa Paez

  • Michael Hancock

  • Donald Jordan

  • Jessica Fairbairn

  • Israel Chafetz

  • Lana Tsang

  • Rodney Sieg

  • Lindsie Thomson

  • Andrew Wood

  • Adriana Wills

  • Alan Winter

  • Suzanne Kennedy

  • Robyn Jarvis

  • Sari Wiens

  • David Woolias

  • Keith Mitchell

  • Brad Cocke

  • Stephanie Vellins

  • Nicole Toye

  • Vincent Johnston

  • Kacey Krenn

  • Michela Fiorido

  • Frances Doyle

  • Ilan Burkes

  • Mark Colavecchia

  • Amanda Alberti

  • Abigail Cheung

  • Kamaal Dhillon

  • Kristina Draskovic

  • Ellen Ferguson

  • Daniel Heath

  • Armaan Kassam

  • Jae-Yeon Lim

  • Madeline Lusk

  • Meg Monteith

  • Ingrid Otto

  • David Penner

  • Kyle Sandulescu

  • Leah Singer

  • Natalia Tzemis

  • Nicole Williams

  • Yu-Ting (Andy) Chen

  • Joyce Chiang

  • Shannon Faleiro

  • Arthur Grant

  • Sara Grujin

  • Elias Jimenez Gonzalez

  • Ryan Markesic

  • Lauren McClanaghan

  • Rod McLennan

  • Olivia Startup

  • Gavin Hume

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  • Stephanie A. Vellins

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  • Peter Csiszar

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  • Lindsie Thomson

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  • Geoffrey Litherland

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  • Colin Gibson

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