Lawyer Profile

Robert J. Affleck

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

McKercher LLP

Overview

Bob is a litigation partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office who provides advice to academic institutions, employers, and businesses.

As an experienced litigator, Bob provides advice to clients seeking to navigate the intersection between employment/learning environments, accommodation, human rights, privacy, and safety. Such advice and support is informed by the specific reputational and operational needs of each client. By listening to client needs, Bob places legal and practical advice within the context of the client’s relationship to its stakeholders, environment, and community.

As a part of his practice, Bob has achieved success for McKercher LLP clients before a wide array of administrative tribunals, and all levels of Saskatchewan Courts.

Robert was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2026 in the fields of Administrative and Public Law, Education Law, and Labour and Employment Law for Saskatoon. He has been listed in Best Lawyers® since 2025.

Robert is listed in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and has been “Repeatedly Recommended” in the area of Labour Relations - Management.

Practice Areas

  • Administrative Law
  • Labour Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Employment Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2012 (SK)