Andrea Raso

Andrea stands as a beacon for businesses grappling with complex human-centric challenges, aiming to enhance workplace harmony and efficiency. Her portfolio spans a broad spectrum, addressing issues from wrongful dismissals and human rights complaints to sexual assault and privacy concerns. Andrea's expertise also covers employment standards, contract disputes, labour relations, and health and safety regulations, ensuring comprehensive legal support for her clients.

Her dynamic approach combines rigorous advocacy with strategic negotiation, underscored by her standout performances in Canada's highest courts and her commitment to amicable resolutions when feasible. This balance is rooted in her deep understanding of the courtroom's pressures and the subtleties of mediation, enriched by specialized training from UCLA.

Andrea's journey into the nexus of business and human relations began in her youth, influenced by experiences in her father's factory. This early exposure ignited a lifelong pursuit of aligning corporate success with employee well-being.

Her dedication to her field is mirrored in her receipt of prestigious accolades such as the Lexpert Zenith Award and The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, recognizing her contributions to diversity and inclusion. Andrea's professional engagement extends to influential roles within the BC Human Resources Management Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and more, highlighting her commitment to advancing legal practices in employment and labour.

Beyond her professional realm, Andrea contributes to her community, exemplified by her involvement with Ronald McDonald House BC. Her legal education, culminating in admissions to the bar in multiple territories and provinces, alongside her leadership in employment and labour law, indigenous law, and mediation, underscores a career dedicated to excellence and advocacy.