Laura Dunnigan

Employment law, Labour relations, Occupational health and safety, Human rights, Federal Sector, Litigation and advocacy, Workers’ compensation, Workplace investigations, and Workplace privacy and information

Laura is a trusted advisor to many employers including in the energy, manufacturing, hospitality, natural resource, private equity, transportation and technology sectors. Before joining the firm, Laura spent eight years practicing employment and labour law at a large national law firm where she became go-to employment counsel for clients.

Laura provides practical, and strategic, advice to clients in respect of all issues related to the employment relationship including hiring and firing, human rights, contractual disputes, wrongful and constructive dismissal, employment and labour standards, privacy, labour relations, workplace health and safety, disability and benefits and alcohol and drug testing.

Laura conducts workplace investigations and is well versed in litigation, including wrongful dismissal and human rights claims. She has appeared before the Provincial Court of Alberta, Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, Alberta Court of Appeal and represents clients at numerous administrative tribunals, including provincial and federal employment standards commissions, human rights commissions, and privacy commissions.

Calgary Bar Association (Executive Member of the Board), Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE), Canadian Bar Association (Vice Chair of the Alberta Branch, Labour and Employment South Section), and The Advocates’ Society

Dalhousie University, Schulich School of Law

J.D.

Queen’s University

B.A. (Hons.) with Distinction

Employment and Labour Law – Alberta

Chambers and Partners Canada

Employment & Labour – Alberta – Up and Coming

Chambers and Partners Canada

Employment & Labour – Alberta – Associates to watch (2023)

Chambers and Partners Canada

Labour and Employment Law – Ones to Watch

Best Lawyers® in Canada

Independently Rated Lawyer

Acritas Stars