Ryan Copeland is a partner at Roper Greyell where he provides strategic advice and representation to public and private sector clients in all areas of labour, employment, and human rights law. He assists employers in managing employee and labour-related risk through advice and consultation on matters such as harassment, absenteeism, health and safety, and the drafting and interpretation of workplace policies and employment contracts. His process is to become a trusted partner in considering and providing solutions to long-term business objectives. He also helps clients navigate through various litigation processes, including at the courts, labour arbitrations, labour boards, human rights tribunals, WorkSafeBC, and other administrative tribunals. He represents clients as lead spokesperson at the bargaining table and as counsel at interest arbitrations. He is attuned to his clients’ business needs – allowing him to negotiate the terms of collective agreements, and represent their interests at the bargaining table to avoid or resolve strikes, lockouts, and other actions.
