Lana practices in the area of corporate and commercial litigation, administrative and employment law. She advises her clients on a broad range of issues involving complex contractual disputes, tort claims, construction, builders’ liens, collection and enforcement of debts, workplace law including wrongful dismissals, human rights complaints, and prohibited action complaints under the Workers Compensation Act.
Lana is a steadfast advocate and has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and assisted on matters before the Supreme Court of Canada. She has also attended and appeared on matters before various administrative tribunals in British Columbia.
Lana, together with her colleagues from Taylor Jordan Chafetz, one of the city’s leading litigation boutiques, joined Harris in December 2014. She became a partner in 2016.
Recent Speaking Engagements
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“Prohibited Action Complaints Under the Workers Compensation Act: Tips and Strategies for an Effective Employer Response”, CPHR Legal Symposium & Showcase Keynote Session, June 2022
- “Discriminatory Action Complaints”, Hotel Association of Vancouver, October 2018
- “Social Media in the Workplace”, Hotel Association of Vancouver, April 2017
Professional & Community Involvement
- Member, Civil Litigation – Vancouver, Employment Law, and Labour Law sections, Canadian Bar Association, BC branch
- Member, Canadian Association of University Solicitors
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Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Administrative Law
- Employment Law
- Human Rights Law
- Occupational Health & Safety
Year of Call
- Yukon, 2023
- British Columbia, 2005
- Ontario, 2004
Education
- MA, University of British Columbia, 2005
- LLB, University of Windsor, 2003
- BA, University of British Columbia, 1998