Bow River Law LLP, a Calgary-based employment law firm serving clients across Alberta, today announced that founding partners Joel Fairbrother and Sarah Coderre have each been recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Canada’s leading peer-reviewed legal rankings, for their respective areas of practice. Fairbrother received a “Consistently Recommended” ranking in Employment Law, while Coderre received a “Repeatedly Recommended” designation in Workplace Human Rights Law.
Lexpert rankings are determined through an annual peer-review survey distributed to thousands of Canadian lawyers and in-house counsel. Inclusion in the directory is based on peer nominations, professional experience, legal knowledge and contributions within a specific practice area. Lexpert maintains strict separation between its editorial and advertising processes; rankings are published at no charge and cannot be purchased.

Joel Fairbrother for Employment Law (Alberta)
Joel Fairbrother is a founding partner at Bow River Law LLP and has represented employees, executives and businesses in employment law matters since being called to the bar in 2012. His practice covers employment litigation, wrongful and constructive dismissal, severance and termination disputes, employment agreement review and negotiation, workplace investigations, and strategic employer guidance. Fairbrother has litigated at all levels of court in Alberta and has made submissions to the Supreme Court of Canada. He is also the current Chair of Canadian Bar Association Alberta (South) Labour & Employment Law subsection, has been guest lecturer to University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law in both labour law and employment law classes, and is widely recognized for his employment law educational resources for Albertans.
View Joel’s Lexpert profile: Lexpert.ca: Best Employment Lawyers in Alberta
Sarah Coderre for Workplace Human Rights Law (Alberta)
Sarah Coderre is a founding partner at Bow River Law LLP who was called to the bar in 2012. Her practice is focused on workplace human rights, employment disputes and workplace investigations. She has represented employees, students and members of the public before the Alberta Human Rights Commission and the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal, and regularly advises employers on accommodation obligations, workplace policies and employment contract matters. Coderre also represents unionized workers in labour relations board proceedings and serves as Treasurer of the Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch Board of Directors. She has been guest lecturer at University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law in labour law, and has taught workplace harassment and violence legislation through the University of Alberta’s continuing education program.
View Sarah’s Lexpert profile: Lexpert.ca: Best Workplace Human Rights Lawyers in Alberta
Fairbrother reflects, “Employment law and workplace human rights are becoming increasingly interconnected across Alberta workplaces. It is meaningful to see both areas of practice recognized through Lexpert’s peer-review process. Our team remains committed to providing practical legal guidance that helps employees and employers navigate workplace challenges with clarity and confidence.”
About Bow River Law LLP
Bow River Law LLP is a Calgary employment law firm that focuses exclusively on workplace legal matters, representing both employees and employers throughout Alberta. The firm’s services include wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal claims, severance package review and negotiation, employment contract drafting, workplace investigations, human rights complaints, labour law matters, and employer advisory services. Bow River Law has been recognized in The Globe and Mail’s Best Law Firms ranking and has received multiple awards on BestLawyers.com.
For more information, visit their website: bowriveremploymentlaw.com, visit in-person at 540 5 Ave SW #1240, Calgary, AB T2P 0M2, or call +1 (587) 391-7601 to reach their employment law team directly.
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Bow River Law LLP
540 5 Ave SW #1240, Calgary, AB T2P 0M2
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