Lawyer Profile

Gregory D. Sim

Edmonton, Alberta

Gregory D. Sim

Overview

Gregory Sim focuses his law practice on professional regulation, administrative law, employment law and related litigation. He represents professional and sport regulatory organizations, professionals and employers throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Gregory has over 15 years of experience advising clients across many different industries, such as health care, financial services, legal, real estate, advanced education, policing, natural resources, engineering and geoscience, construction, retail and hospitality. He has represented clients before a variety of administrative tribunals and all levels of Court. He is an elected member of Field Law’s Executive Committee.
Clients seek Gregory's advice in all areas of professional regulation, administrative law and employment law and litigation. These include:
Registration and entry to practice
Labour mobility
Conduct and discipline
Unauthorized practice
Legislation development
Policy and governance
Independent tribunal counsel
Judicial reviews and appeals
Human rights
Employment policies and agreements
Wrongful and constructive dismissal claims
Post-employment restrictions
In addition, Gregory handles general civil litigation disputes. "I work to find the best possible solution and the best, most practical way to achieve it… even if it's not litigation in the courtroom."
Greg co-authored The Annotated Health Professions Act , with Jim Casey, KC, Katrina Haymond, KC and Jason Kully, which was published by Thomson Reuters in 2020 and is a practical guide for legal counsel and regulators and includes extensive annotations, commentary, templates and flowcharts.
Presentations
Presenter, Professional Regulation and Discipline, Virtual Conference, April 2026

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"My team and I bring a collaborative approach to client service. While we frame legal issues and anticipate how claims and disputes will play out, our clients are the experts in their fields. We work together with our clients to come up with the right strategy."

Practice Areas

  • Administrative Law
  • Labour Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Employment Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2005 (AB); 2011 (NT)

Professional Details

Education

Education
Rankings
Bar Admissions
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Laws with Distinction
2004
McGill University
Bachelor of Science
1999
Professional Malpractice Law
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada
2026
Administrative and Public Law
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada
2024 - 2026
Northwest Territories
2011
Alberta
2005

Associations

Professional
Volunteer Work
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Administrative Law Section (North)
Member
2005-Present
Canadian Bar Association Alberta, Labour and Employment Law Section (North)
Member
2005-Present
Law Society of Alberta
Member
2004-Present
Alberta Association of Architects
Public Member of Council
2012 - 2016
Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch
Access to Justice Committee
2018 - Present
Alberta Association of Architects
Public Member of Council
2012 - 2016
Victim Services Association
Victim Services Association
2011 - 2012
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Volunteer Lawyer
2005 - 2009
Events
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Important Professional Regulatory Cases of 2025
Webinar
Past
Jan 28, 2026
Costs Redefined
Roundtable
Past
Sep 24, 2025
Navigating Challenging People in the Discipline Process
Roundtable
Past
Apr 29, 2025
Preparing for Bill 40: Alberta’s Professional Governance Act
Webinar
Past
Apr 14, 2025
Important Professional Regulatory Cases of 2024
Event
Past
Jan 28, 2025
Navigating Discipline Decision Appeals
Workshop
Past
Sep 23, 2024

Articles & Speeches

An Overview of the Regulated Professions Neutrality Act + What It Means for Regulators

Selected Decisions

Freeman v Canadian Natural Resources Limited, 2021 ABQB 931
Zuk v Alberta Dental Association and College, 2020 ABCA 162
Fitzpatrick v The College of Physical Therapists of Alberta, 2020 ABCA 164
Fitzpatrick v College of Physical Therapists of Alberta, 2018 ABQB 989
Zuk v Alberta Dental Association and College, 2018 ABCA 398
Zuk v Alberta Dental Association and College, 2018 ABCA 270
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Client Story: Protecting our clients' assets