Rachel Kardal

Rachel has carved a niche for herself in the realms of labour, employment, and human rights law, where she excels in providing employers with astute guidance on a myriad of workplace issues. Her expertise spans from helping companies navigate the complexities of employee onboarding and termination to addressing grievance arbitrations and discrimination cases. She's adept at crafting employment contracts and policies that not only meet her clients' goals but also ensure adherence to the constantly evolving legal landscape.

Her courtroom presence is notable, having represented clients in front of prestigious legal bodies such as the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and the Alberta Human Rights Commission, among others. Rachel's academic journey was marked by distinction; she not only participated in high-profile moot competitions, securing accolades such as top oralist at the McGillivray Moot, but also dedicated her time to pro bono work, significantly contributing to the Human Rights Project under Pro Bono Students Canada.

Rachel's early career steps included a summer position with a leading law firm and an in-house role at an aviation company, laying a solid foundation for her subsequent legal pursuits. Upon completing her articles with the same firm, she was welcomed aboard as an Associate, a testament to her capabilities and potential.

Her educational background is as diverse as it is impressive, with a JD from the University of Calgary and a BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Rachel's professional affiliations are equally noteworthy; she is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, contributes as a managing editor at the Calgary Bar Association, and holds membership in the Canadian Bar Association.

Rachel's keen insights into workplace-related legal matters have also led her to author bulletins on the impact of COVID-19 on employment, offering valuable summaries of governmental announcements and regulations in response to the pandemic. Her commitment to staying abreast of legal developments and sharing her knowledge is evident in her contributions to the legal community and her clients.