Catherine Repel

Catherine possesses a profound grasp of workplace dynamics and has represented clients across every court level in British Columbia, in addition to numerous administrative boards. Her career journey includes prestigious roles such as a judicial law clerk and a secondment with a major organization, equipping her with a deep understanding of both the judicial decision-making process and the nuances of litigation. This background enables her to view legal challenges through the lens of her clients, offering insights that are both comprehensive and client-focused.

Her expertise extends to advising a diverse array of employers from various sectors, where she excels in breaking down complex legal principles into understandable advice, guiding clients to make well-informed decisions about their legal standings. Moreover, Catherine's commitment to legal education sees her actively training both employees and management on a slew of employment law matters, ensuring they are well-versed in the legal landscape of the workplace.

At the heart of Catherine's legal practice lies a keen ability to decode motivations, lay out the spectrum of choices clearly, and steer towards the most effective resolutions given the situation.

Her dedication to the legal community is evident through her voluntary roles, such as offering her expertise to the Access Pro Bono Summary Advice Program and serving as a moot judge for first-year law students at the Peter A. Allard School of Law.

Catherine's academic credentials are equally impressive, with her legal foundation solidified by a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of British Columbia, marking her entry to the bar in British Columbia in 2017 after clerking at the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Catherine's contribution to legal scholarship includes authoring a chapter on employment issues for strata corporations and articles that navigate the complexities of paid sick leave and remote work surveillance for businesses in British Columbia, showcasing her thought leadership in the employment and labor law arena.