Dentons is pleased to announce that Eleni Kassaris has joined the Firm and will assume the leadership of our Employment and Labour group in our Vancouver office.

With a career spanning more than 18 years, Eleni brings extensive experience in all aspects of employment and labour law, privacy law, and litigation and dispute resolution. She represents various industries and areas of practice, including complex commercial cybersecurity, workplace crisis management and executive compensation.

“As we continue to expand our depth in various areas to deliver our world-class client service offerings, we are delighted to strengthen our team with someone of Eleni’s calibre,” said John Sandrelli, Managing Partner of Dentons’ Vancouver office. “Eleni’s strong profile in the employment and labour sector, combined with her unique ability to skillfully guide and counsel her clients at every stage of their dispute, will yield significant added value to our clients. I am thrilled that Eleni has selected Dentons as her law firm of choice to grow our practice and lead the team.”

Eleni regularly acts in both an advisory capacity and as litigation counsel on a wide range of matters relating to general contractual disputes, wrongful dismissal litigation, post-employment competition by former employees, human rights violations in the workplace, privacy and cybersecurity matters, workers compensation, and occupational health and safety matters, compliance with employment standards and executive compensation matters. She has appeared before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and the Federal Court of Canada, and often represents clients before various administrative bodies and tribunals.

“We are pleased to welcome Eleni to Dentons, as well as to our local and national employment and labour practice,” said Jillian Frank, Partner and Canada’s Chief Talent Officer. “Our clients and colleagues will benefit from Eleni’s diverse practice and experienced approach to solving complex issues, as well as her deep and sound understanding of employment and labour law, privacy law, and litigation and dispute resolution. She is a dedicated team player, a natural leader, and will undoubtedly add tremendous value to the Firm.”

As a reflection of her capabilities and reputation as a leading lawyer, Eleni has been recognized by numerous industry awards and directories, including The Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert.

A member of the British Columbia Bar since 2002, Eleni holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Laws from Western.