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Jackie has supported employers in all areas of workplace law for over two decades. Jackie represents provincially and federally regulated employers, in both the public and private sectors, and provides strategic advice in managing complex legal situations involving employees and unions. She has extensive experience assisting employers on day-to-day matters in the areas of workplace conflict, labour arbitration, collective bargaining, wrongful dismissals, union certifications and policy development. Prior to joining the firm, Jackie acted as in-house counsel for the largest unionized employer in Alberta and appeared as lead counsel before Boards of Arbitration, Labour Boards, human rights tribunals and all levels of Court in the province. Her experience as in-house counsel provides the foundation for arming clients with practical solutions that align with the business’s operational goals. In addition, Jackie is trained in trauma-informed investigations and is frequently retained to conduct independent workplace investigations into allegations of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other employee complaints.

In his workplace practice, Neal advises employers and employees on a wide variety of workplace issues, including terminations and wrongful dismissals. He also helps his clients undergoing workplace investigations; drafting and enforcing employment contracts for both management and employees. Neal provides strategic advice regarding issues involving restraints of trade, restrictive covenants, non-solicitation and non-compete matters. He also represents clients in litigation, including before BC Supreme Court, WorksafeBC and Employment Standards Branch. Neal has also successfully represented clients before the BC Human Rights Tribunal. He is a frequent contributor to the Harper Grey Workplace Law blog and “Ask Us Anything” seminars.

Catalina has been practicing employment and labour law in B.C. since 2006. She has worked in private practice with a large national firm representing companies, and with medium sized firms representing both employers and employees. She was also in-house counsel for employment matters for a large retailer. Prior to joining Forte Law, where she is currently an employment lawyer, mediator and workplace investigator, she was head of employee relations for the Canada operations of a global bank. All of these experiences have given Catalina a broad range of perspectives on workplace issues. She currently facilitates seminars on workplace harassment and bystander intervention through StandUp teams. Catalina brings a coaching, trauma informed, and mindful lens to the practice of law. She is a CPHR and a member of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association and the Surrey Bar Association. Catalina is also a mediator and a certified organizational coach.