Susan Sangha is a Partner and member of the firm’s Insurance, Labour + Employment, and Administrative Law Practices.  She is a litigator and has an eclectic insurance-based liability defence practice with a focus on professional liability and discipline, occupiers’ liability, personal injury, employment and human rights matters.

Susan maintains a client-centric approach to her practice, which is demonstrated by responsive and regular communication and practical solutions.  She has a particular interest and expertise in alternative dispute resolution, and has received formalized training in mediation, including at the Pepperdine University, School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.

Susan is also actively involved in the management of the firm, serving on various committees, including the Executive Team.

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
• 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 Defence Lawyers, Member
• 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.