Jessica Fairbairn

Diligently tackling her clients' labor and employment dilemmas, Jessica stands out as a lawyer with a keen eye for detail and a penchant for innovative solutions. She extends her expertise to both private and public sector employers, guiding them through a maze of workplace issues. Her specialty areas include navigating labor grievances, addressing human rights concerns, resolving discrimination and accommodation disputes, handling employment standards complaints, and conducting thorough workplace investigations. Jessica's courtroom experience is extensive, having represented clients before the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the BC Employment Standards Branch, and the BC Labour Relations Board, as well as in arbitrations.

With more than ten years in the legal field, Jessica's client roster spans across various sectors, with a deep dive into the K-12 education, film and television, and insurance industries. Her career journey took her from a significant international law firm in San Francisco to Vancouver, where she joined Harris. This varied background equips her with a distinctive perspective, particularly beneficial for U.S.-based firms navigating Canadian employment laws or those considering expansion into British Columbia.

An integral member of the Harris COVID-19 Response team, Jessica's efforts have been pivotal in updating clients on the shifting landscape of laws and public health guidelines amid the pandemic. This role underscores her commitment to addressing the pressing challenges faced by employers during these times.

Jessica's academic credentials are impressive, holding a JD (Cum Laude) from the University of San Francisco and a BA (Hons) from the University of California at Davis. Her legal acumen is recognized in multiple jurisdictions, being called to the bar in British Columbia and Ontario in 2016, and earlier in California in 2010. Her broad expertise spans employment, human rights, and labor law, marking her as a distinguished professional in her field.