Roshni Veerapen

In the realm of law, Roshni has carved out a distinguished path for herself, focusing her talents primarily on representing health professionals. With a rich background in both litigation and regulatory law, she has become a trusted advocate for physicians, nurses, veterinarians, and psychologists. These professionals often find themselves navigating the complex waters of complaint and disciplinary proceedings, whether they unfold within the confines of their regulatory bodies, hospitals, or health authorities. Beyond this, Roshni steps into the breach to defend physicians facing the daunting specter of medical negligence litigation. Her journey into the legal profession has also seen her branch out into the domain of privacy law. Here, she offers guidance to both professionals and private entities, helping them to manage the fallout from privacy breaches and ensuring compliance with the intricate web of provincial and federal privacy legislation.

Before her tenure at Harper Grey began in 2021, Roshni honed her skills within the legal department of a significant health professional regulatory body. This role saw her immersed in the intricacies of discipline, Health Professions Review Board proceedings, and issues of unauthorized practice. Her legal journey is further distinguished by a tenure as a commercial litigator, during which she represented clients across the breadth of British Columbia’s courtrooms, as well as the Superior Court of Ontario. This diverse experience gifts Roshni with a panoramic view of the legal landscape, one that she leverages to the benefit of her clients.

Roshni’s roots trace back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where her journey began. Beyond the courtroom, she is known for her zeal for travel and culinary adventures, marking her as a citizen of the world in more ways than one.

In terms of academic achievements, Roshni's journey through the halls of academia saw her graduating from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in 2010, followed by a Juris Doctor from Queen’s University in 2013. Her commitment to legal excellence is further underscored by her bar admissions in British Columbia and Ontario in 2014, and in Yukon in 2016.

Roshni's leadership qualities shine brightly within the legal community. She currently serves as a member at large for the Canadian Bar Association BC Health Law Section and has been appointed to the BC Young Lawyers Advocacy Committee. Her insights into the legal profession are sought after, evidenced by her contributions as a guest blogger for Life in Law and her tenure as a director for the Vancouver Bar Association from 2018 to 2020.

Her professional affiliations are extensive, with memberships in the Canadian Bar Association’s BC Branch Subsections for Administrative Law, Health Law, and the Woman Lawyer’s Forum, as well as the Law Society of BC and the Vancouver Bar Association. Roshni's commitment to the community is palpable, with volunteer work for Access Pro Bono and Level Justice highlighting her dedication to making legal services accessible to all.