Laura Mensch

Laura excels as an attorney specializing in labor and employment law, focusing on management-side representation. Her approach is characterized by delivering actionable, timely, and client-centered advice, covering labor, employment, occupational health and safety, and human rights law. Laura's client base spans a broad spectrum of sectors including health care, energy, manufacturing, construction, IT, finance, and professional services, along with municipalities, private education institutions, governmental bodies, regulatory authorities, and First Nations communities.

Her extensive experience includes representing clients across all judicial levels in Alberta, as well as before the Alberta Labour Relations Board, human rights tribunals, and various administrative bodies. Laura is also adept at providing strategic counsel concerning workplace changes, mergers, and acquisitions.

Notably recognized for her prowess in workplace investigations and grievance arbitrations, Laura's expertise in handling mass terminations and labor relations issues is well regarded, particularly in Calgary. Her legal strategies and solutions in complex scenarios have positioned her as a key figure in her field.

Among her notable engagements, Laura has guided Wood Canada Limited through its stake in Teshmont Consultants LP's acquisition by Stantec Consulting Ltd., conducted thorough workplace investigations for both public entities and private companies, and offered vital labor and employment insights in a significant $180M transaction.

Laura's contributions to legal education include speaking engagements on the dynamics of employment and labor considerations during business transactions, changes in occupational health and safety, and addressing mental health in the workplace.

Beyond her professional commitments, Laura's involvement extends to the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, alongside her volunteer work with CPHR Alberta and her board membership at the Westside Recreation Centre. Her past contributions to the Human Resources Association of Calgary and the Student Legal Assistance at the University of Calgary underscore her dedication to both the legal and broader communities.

Her acknowledgments include consistent recognition in The Best Lawyers in Canada® for Labour and Employment Law and Chambers Canada for Employment & Labour in Alberta, among others, reflecting her significant impact and expertise in the field.

Since her admission to the Alberta bar in 1999, following her LL.B. from the University of Calgary and her academic achievements at Queen's University and the University of Lethbridge, Laura has established a formidable presence in labor and employment law, marked by a deep commitment to her clients and the legal profession.