Susan Sangha is a Partner in the firm’s Insurance, Labour + Employment and Administrative Law Practices, and a member of the firm’s Executive Team. Her practice is litigation based with an emphasis on liability, employment and human rights defence matters. She has a particular interest and expertise in handling professional liability, executive liability, products’ liability, occupiers’ liability, wrongful dismissal and discrimination-related claims.

Representative Experience

• Defends and advises employers, businesses and societies involved in wrongful dismissal claims and human rights complaints;
• Defends and advises professionals involved in negligence claims and disciplinary proceedings;
• Defends manufacturers, distributors and retailers involved in products’ liability claims;
• Defends individuals, business owners and operators involved in casualty claims;
• Prosecutes subrogation recovery matters;
• Extensive experience in the resolution of litigation through direct negotiation and mediation; and
• Appearances at all levels of Court in British Columbia, and before various tribunals.

Professional + Community Affiliations

• Law Society of British Columbia, Admissions Task Force (2002-2003), Lawyer Education Committee (2004 – 2008) and present Member-at-large
• Canadian Bar Association, (Civil Litigation, Insurance, Employment, Human Rights and Products Liability Subsections), Member
• Vancouver Bar Association, Executive Member (2006), and present Member-at-large
• Canadian Bar Association Women Lawyer’s Forum Mentoring Program, Mentor (2009-2010 and 2017-2018)
• Women in Insurance Cancer Crusade, Executive Member (2004-2005), Secretary (2006)

On A Personal Note

Away from the office, Susan is devoted to her young family on the North Shore. Her strong commitment to fitness is rivalled only by her passion for a good cocktail.