520 3rd Ave SW, Suite 1600, Centennial Pl, Calgary, AB
Year called to bar: 1995 (SK); 2007 (AB)
Jean acts as a strategic partner with human resources and business leaders to manage complex legal situations involving employees and unions. She has extensive experience acting for management in conducting collective bargaining, advising on discipline and terminations, navigating challenging human rights and harassment situations, and defending employers facing litigation. She offers guidance to employers regarding the use of medical and recreational cannabis by employees, and supports employers responding to urgent OHS situations. Jean is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, Labour & Employment (South) Section and was past chair. She is also a member of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE). Jean is recognized for employment and labour law by Chambers Canada (2021–present). She has been named a leading practitioner for employment law (employer) and workplace human rights (employer) by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and for labour and employment law by Best Lawyers in Canada (2014–present). Jean was called to the Bar of Saskatchewan in 1995 and the Alberta Bar in 2007.