ASCENT EMPLOYMENT LAW - Key Persons
Glen advises and represents clients on all types of workplace law issues including wrongful dismissal matters; employee misconduct and dismissals; investigations; the preparation, negotiation and advice on employment contracts, policies and other documentation; human rights and workers' compensation matters. Glen represents both employers and employees in his practice.
Glen understands the human component of workplace law-related issues, and he has specific experience related to wrongful dismissal claims involving senior management personnel and related shareholder disputes.
As an Anishinaabe gay man from the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Glen is passionate about offering pro bono and volunteer services to the interest groups he represents to advance social change. In this capacity, he is a Director of the CBA SOGIC subsection and he volunteers at the Indigenous Community Legal Clinic.
Job Titles:
- Legal Administrative Assistant
Imani is the consummate service provider. She is quick off the mark to ensure that each and every client gets the attention and answers they deserve, and she provides support from start to finish.
A recent graduate of UBC, Imani is a philosophy enthusiast and proud cat mom. She is passionate about making a difference and ensuring that each interaction you have with Ascent has meaning and value.
Renee has a passion for order and a knack for efficiency!
From your first interaction with her, she will put you at ease and get you started on the road to resolution.
Renee handles each client matter with the utmost care and importance it deserves, and she assists with your matter in an upbeat and compassionate manner.
When not in the office, Renee can be found camping and exploring our beautiful Okanagan and beyond!
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Employment Lawyer
Scott is a passionate employment lawyer with a track record of success in and out of the courtroom. He works closely with employees and employers to implement immediate and strategic responses to workplace issues.
Skilled at navigating the complex laws that govern employment and professional relationships, Scott's gold-standard is to craft practical solutions to disputes without running up unnecessary legal fees. He takes a pragmatic approach to negotiating common-sense solutions and obtaining the best result in the least amount of time.
Scott is also an experienced courtroom lawyer, having successfully advocated for employment and commercial clients in trials, hearings, and appeals. He regularly appears in mediations, arbitrations, and administrative tribunals to pursue the best outcomes for his clients.
Scott has extensive experience advising and representing employees and employers on a variety of workplace matters, including:
• Wrongful dismissals
Suzanne is passionate about ensuring a positive and fair work environment for both employees and employers.
Having run her own start-up for 6 years, she understands the business side of things and strives to work proactively with employers to avoid potential problems. With clarity and empathy, Suzanne also sees through the eyes of an employee and is passionate about helping people ensure that they are treated with fairness and dignity in the workplace.
A north-shore mom to two boys, self-professed word-nerd, board-game fanatic, pastry maker and lover of all things outdoors, Suzanne doesn't sit still for long.
Trevor believes that work has a fundamental impact on our life experience.
Veronica is committed to ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and legal representation. Veronica has practiced labour, employment and workplace-related human rights and privacy law for over 25 years. After having gained years of experience in national and regional firms, and a stint in her early years as a western Canada HR Manager with a national restaurant company, she ran her own firm from 2007 merging with Ascent in 2023.
Veronica's clients are primarily Employers, whom she encourages to involve her as a strategic business partner and HR advisor. Her in-depth and sophisticated understanding of the laws applicable to the workplace, the complex dynamic of workplace relationships and her extensive knowledge of related human resource matters enables her clients to enjoy a productive long-term working relationship - with her and their employees.
Veronica also provides mediation services, is a member of ADR BC and a BC Human Rights Tribunal mediator. Veronica brings a thoughtful, practical, and creative approach to solving complex challenges.
Outside of work Veronica enjoys outdoors and fitness pursuits, and likes to wind down with a yoga practice, followed by a book, music, or a home movie, and a glass of wine.