Lauren Coles

Associate

403.260.0258
lcoles@bdplaw.com
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Education:

Thompson Rivers University, JD, 2018

Queen’s University, BA (Honours) English Language and Literature, 2015

Bar Admission: Alberta 2019

Industries:

Aerospace, Agribusiness, food and beverage, Franchises, dealerships and distributorships, Construction, Financial services, Government and not for profit, Life sciences, Oil and gas, Power, Real estate, Renewables and energy transition, Start-up and early-stage companies, Technology

Practice areas:

Occupational health and safety, Employment litigation, Employment and labour, Litigation and dispute resolution

Experience

Lauren's focus is on:

Advising employers on termination and lay-off strategy
Third party workplace investigations
Severance negotiations and wrongful dismissal claims
Drafting of workplace policies, employee handbooks, and employment and contractor agreements
Filing and defending Human Rights complaints
COVID-19 related advisory work

Lauren provides legal advice and representation to employers and employees in a variety of matters including terminations, severance negotiations, human rights complaints, and other workplace issues. She also provides general advisory work to employers from various industries, and is skilled in drafting workplace policies, employment handbooks, and employment and contractor agreements.

Professional involvement

Professional associations

Member, Law Society of Alberta
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Calgary Bar Association

Awards

Recent honours and recognition

Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as Ones to Watch in Labour and Employment Law (2025)

BD&P Employment & Labour Group named 2023 Reader's Choice in the Employment & Labour Law – Full Service Firm category by Canadian HR Reporter

News

August 29, 2024