Stephen Torscher

Stephen stands at the helm of the employment practice group, steering clients through the intricate landscape of labour and employment law. His advisory role spans the entire employment lifecycle, from the initial hiring phase to the complexities of termination. Stephen is known for distilling complex legal matters into actionable guidance.

In his practice, Stephen tackles an array of human resource challenges, such as crafting employment agreements, shaping workplace policies, navigating grievances and arbitrations, addressing employee discipline, and guiding through the termination process. He offers pivotal strategic advice to both sellers and buyers in business transactions within Alberta, focusing on the nuances of employee-related issues. Stephen's litigation skills shine in cases involving wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints, employment standards, and labour arbitration, representing a spectrum of clients from individuals and small businesses to large corporations.

Beyond employment law, Stephen's expertise extends into health law, creditor's rights, and commercial litigation, showcasing his versatility. His legal prowess has been recognized in various courts across Alberta and the Federal Court of Canada, as well as in appearances before the Alberta Labour Relations Board.

A fervent writer and speaker, Stephen eagerly shares his insights on legal trends through articles, client seminars, lunch-and-learn sessions, podcasts, and webinars. His academic journey in law began with an honours degree in Psychology from the University of Calgary in 2004, followed by an LLB in 2006. Stephen's early legal acumen was honed through summer and part-time positions with Citizenship and Immigration Canada at Alberta's Coutts border and the Calgary International Airport, and with the Federal Department of Justice, where he supported prosecutors in significant drug cases. His call to the Alberta Bar in 2007 marked the beginning of a distinguished legal career.