Krista Schofer

Krista Schofer, a distinguished partner at Gowling WLG's Calgary branch, excels across several legal domains, namely Employment, Labour & Equalities, Immigration Law, and Privacy. She spearheads the firm's immigration efforts in western Canada, offering invaluable guidance to corporations on employing foreign talent in both Canada and the United States. Her strategies for navigating global workforce management and cross-border mobility are backed by a comprehensive understanding of Canadian immigration laws and U.S. non-immigrant and immigrant pathways.

Krista's proficiency extends to crafting solutions for LMIA-exempt work permits, securing study and visitor records, navigating temporary resident visas, and facilitating the journey towards permanent residency and citizenship. Her adeptness also covers U.S. immigration, where she skillfully prepares petitions for various temporary and permanent statuses.

In the realm of employment law, Krista operates from a management perspective, delivering sage advice on the spectrum of human resources issues, from hiring practices and performance management to terminations and beyond. Her insights into labour relations, human rights, and privacy matters underscore her holistic approach to employment law.

Krista's acumen in privacy law is equally impressive, guiding companies through the intricacies of compliance with national and provincial privacy legislation, including PIPEDA. She crafts privacy policies, data protection agreements, and offers tailored privacy training to her clients.

Her multifaceted experience encompasses advising on Canadian and U.S. immigration procedures, managing substantial immigration portfolios, drafting employment documentation, navigating wrongful dismissals, and ensuring privacy law compliance. Krista's role in the employment, labour, privacy, and immigration aspects of corporate transactions further highlights her versatile expertise.

Krista Schofer's practice areas—Immigration, Employment, Labour & Equalities, and Cyber Security & Data Protection Law—reflect her wide-ranging knowledge and commitment to providing strategic legal solutions.