CPHR BC & Yukon

Adriana, partner at Harris & Company, advises and advocates for clients on workplace law matters, with  emphasis on labour relations, human rights, and employment issues. While  representing clients in both the public and private sectors, Adriana  has particular expertise with municipal and health employers, as well as  with the broader public sector, including crown corporations. With over thirty years' experience advising on employment relationships,  Adriana has a foundational belief that clients want practical solutions  to their workplace problems. Clients regularly consult Adriana from the  outset of an issue to receive her assessment of the problem from a  legal context. By acquiring in-depth knowledge of a client's operations,  business objectives, and other factors, she is able to provide options  that are relevant, contextual, and avoid legal and other risks. Adriana believes in working as part of her client's team to ensure  managers and supervisors are aware of potential pit-falls and know to  seek advice in a timely way. She has developed and presented training  ranging from first-line supervisory skills to more complex subjects  relating to the application of human rights principles. As an advocate, Adriana is focused and relentless. She has appeared  before arbitration boards, the Labour Relations Board, the Human Rights  Tribunal, and at the BC Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.