Lawyer Profile
Vicki L. Giles
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Vicki is highly sought-after for her extensive experience and ability to resolve matters quickly and efficiently. Practical and knowledgeable, she provides guidance that puts client needs at the forefront.
Vicki is particularly known for assisting employers with the accommodation of employees under the human rights legislation, and defending complaints made against employers to the Human Rights Commission. She has successfully achieved dismissal for a number of claims at the investigation stage.
When litigation is necessary, Vicki does not hesitate to call on her hearing experience. She has appeared before all levels of court, arbitrators, and the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
Clients appreciate Vicki’s ability to maintain her composure, her perspective, and her sense of humor. She knows that the ultimate goal in her area of law is to ensure that employers and employees work well together. She never loses sight of the big picture, giving her the ability to provide practical advice that considers both the law and the human aspect. She recognizes that sometimes the right answer from a legal perspective is not the right answer from a people perspective and structures her advice accordingly.
Vicki’s community involvement includes acting as a board member for the Firefly Circus Academy.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1998 (AB)