Melissa Perry

With a robust background in litigation, Melissa Perry emerges as a formidable advocate within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Her practice is broad, spanning the full spectrum of legal issues that impact healthcare providers, research entities, and companies in the biotechnology space. From regional health authorities to hospitals and beyond, Perry's counsel is sought for her comprehensive understanding of the legal landscape affecting these operations.

Her expertise is particularly noted in several key areas: navigating the complexities of healthcare risk management, addressing the sensitive subject of medical assistance in dying, tackling issues surrounding substitute decision-making and adult guardianship, and managing the regulatory aspects of community and residential care. Additionally, Perry is adept at handling privacy concerns, structuring service contracts, and guiding healthcare professionals through the intricacies of regulation, credentialing, and hospital privileges, not to mention her involvement in product liability cases.

Perry's unique perspective on healthcare law is deeply influenced by her firsthand experience in the healthcare field. Before embarking on her legal career, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia and served as a registered nurse, specializing in the care of substance-dependent women and their newborns at BC Women's Hospital. This practical healthcare experience, combined with her subsequent legal training—culminating in a law degree from the University of Windsor in 2014—equips Perry with a rare blend of insights that benefit her clients deeply.

Her professional journey also includes clerking for the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories, marking a significant step in her legal career. Since being admitted to the British Columbia bar in 2015, Perry has represented clients across various levels of the provincial court system, including the British Columbia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, and Provincial Court, as well as before the British Columbia Hospital Appeal Board, Human Rights Tribunal, and several other regulatory bodies.

Beyond her practice, Perry is a recognized figure in the legal community, contributing to health law discourse through publications and actively participating in professional circles related to healthcare litigation, human rights, and regulation. Her educational and professional paths reflect a committed journey to merging the worlds of healthcare and law, positioning her as a key resource for clients navigating the complex interplay between these fields.