About Thomas
Thomas A. "Tom" Roper, K.C.: Experienced Labour and Employment Lawyer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Tom is a founding partner* at Roper Greyell LLP, where he advises employers on all aspects of employment law and labour relations and represents clients in employment related litigation.
Practice Areas
- Labor & Employment Law
A tireless advocate for the highest standards of employment and labour practices, Tom’s expertise is sought after by clients, organizations, educators and colleagues. During his career, spanning almost five decades, Tom has shared his extensive experience and technical understanding of the law with young lawyers in his firm through mentoring relationships.
Awards
- Lawyer of the Year: Labour and Employment Law, Vancouver, Canada (2014)
- Recognized: Administrative and Public Law, Recognized: Labour and Employment Law, Who’s Who Legal, 2023 – 2024 – Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits, Who’s Who Legal, 2021 – 2023 – Global: Labour, Employment and Benefits, Who’s Who Legal, 2019, 2023, 2024
- Thought Leader: Labour and Employment, Who’s Who Legal, 2021 & 2022
Firms
- Roper Greyell LLP (Firm)
In 1992, Tom was appointed by the Minister of Labour as part of a three-person panel to review and propose revisions to the BC Labour Relations Code. The panel’s recommendations resulted in major changes to the labour legislation in British Columbia.
Affiliations
- Past President: Human Resources Management Association of British Columbia (now the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of British Columbia and Yukon)
- Member of Board of Governors for Business Council of British Columbia
Tom is a sought-after speaker, frequently invited to speak on labour and employment law matters. His extensive, detailed knowledge base enables him to represent clients solidly and effectively in the public, private sectors and professional associations.
Languages
- English
Away from the office, Tom relaxes by spending time in Mexico and on the Sunshine Coast.
*Law corporation
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Labour and Employment Law, Vancouver, Canada (2014)
- Recognized: Administrative and Public Law
- Recognized: Labour and Employment Law
- Who’s Who Legal, 2023 – 2024 – Canada: Labour, Employment and Benefits
- Who’s Who Legal, 2021 – 2023 – Global: Labour, Employment and Benefits
- Who’s Who Legal, 2019, 2023, 2024 Thought Leader: Labour and Employment
- Who’s Who Legal, 2021 & 2022 Global Elite Thought Leader: Labour, Employment and Benefits
- Vancouver Bar Association, Peter S. Hyndman Mentorship Award, 2014
- Lexpert/ALM “The Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada” 2020-2021
- International Bar Association’s “Who’s Who of ManagementLabour & Employment Lawyers”
- Human Resources Management Association of British Columbia, Honourary Lifetime Membership, 2015
- Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2016-2024, Recommended for “Employment Law – Employer” and “Labour Relations – Management”
- Canadian HR Reporter, 5-Star Employment Lawyer, 2022
- Bora Laskin Award, 2022
- BIV BC500 Most Influential Business Leaders in British Columbia, 2021-2023
- Appointed Queen's Counsel (1998)
- Peter S. Hyndman Mentorship Award Recipient (2014)
- LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent ranking
- Best Lawyers of Canada, Lawyer of the Year, Vancouver (2014)
- Chambers Global & Chambers Canada Ranked
