The Forte Law Team | Employment Law, Labour Law, Workplace Human Rights Law
Sara Forte
Labour and Employment Lawyer, Founder
I am an employment lawyer & labour lawyer, practicing exclusively in employment law, labour law, and workplace human rights law since 2004. Solving work-related legal problems is all that I do, from hiring to firing, and everything in between.
I grew up in Langley, BC. After attending law school in Ontario, then working and living outside Surrey for a few years, my valley girl roots brought me back home to South Surrey to raise my own young family.
Christie Gilmour
Labour and Employment Lawyer
I am an employment lawyer practicing exclusively in employment law and workplace human rights law. Solving work-related legal problems is all that I do, from hiring to firing, and everything in between.
I was raised in South Surrey and am now raising my own family in White Rock. After attending law school in Halifax and 6 years practicing law with a firm in Vancouver, I joined Forte Law in Surrey in 2017. I am excited to be serving clients in this great community.
Jim Wu
Employment Lawyer
I am an employment lawyer. Before joining Forte Law in 2019, I ran my own solo employment law practice where I drafted and reviewed job offers and severance packages, and fought for and defended against wrongful dismissal claims. As a former EI adjudicator, I also advise on the ins and outs of Employment Insurance and represent both employees and employers at the Social Security Tribunal.
Katelynn Denny
Katelynn Denny, Employment Lawyer & Workplace Investigator
I am an employment lawyer and practice exclusively in the areas of employment law and workplace human rights. I represent both employees and employers in a variety of issues including wrongful dismissal and severance negotiation.
I joined Forte Law in 2019 after practicing for several years at a mid-sized firm in the Fraser Valley where I gained experience as a litigator in a wide variety of legal claims.
Jessie Hadley
Labour & Employment Lawyer
As a labour and employment lawyer I’m passionate about empowering my clients to resolve their workplace issues proactively and intelligently. My work has always been driven by my commitment to fairness and integrity, and I feel privileged to be able to provide sound guidance in challenging times and to serve as a trusted advisor and advocate.
I’m now based in my hometown, Calgary - but I have a strong BC connection too, having lived on the West Coast from 1999 to 2019. I’m an active lawyer in both provinces, and from our Calgary office I’m well positioned to support Forte Law’s clients across both Alberta and BC.
Jessica Forman
Employment Lawyer
I am originally from Southern California where I attended law school and practiced as a commercial litigator in a large U.S firm for several years. I relocated to Richmond, B.C. over 10 years ago with my husband and three kids and worked for a large regional firm in Vancouver for several years before deciding to focus my practice on employment law. I have spent the past five years working with employees and employers to avoid workplace conflicts as well as assisting them with litigation as the situations arise.
Amy Frankel
Employment Lawyer
I am an employment lawyer with more than 20 years of experience working in-house with HR and leadership teams from start-ups to global brands. Supporting employees and employers to create respectful, compliant workplaces and reach resolutions when there are challenges in the employment relationship is truly my passion.
Catalina Rodriguez
Employment Lawyer & Workplace Investigator
I have been practicing employment and labour law in B.C. since 2006. My experience as a workplace lawyer includes private practice with a large national firm representing companies, and with a boutique firm representing mostly employees. I have also been in-house counsel for employment matters for a large retailer and prior to joining Forte Law, I was head of employee relations for the Canada operations of a global bank. I am a workplace investigator, with particular expertise in bullying, harassment and fraud issues. I have a passion for practical advise, and for dedicated client service.
Nicki Isaac
Legal Assistant
Nicki joined Forte Law in 2017, and brings with her many years experience working with a major national law firm. Nicki takes all incoming calls at our office and does all of our new client bookings. When she is not at work, Nicki can be found in her garden or walking her dogs with her husband around Delta.
Michele Elijah
Paralegal
Michele joined Forte Law in 2021 after many years of experience working as a paralegal in leading Fraser Valley firms. Michele manages all of our litigation files, and keeps our clients’ court actions running like clockwork. Camping in the great outdoors, spending time with her husband and dog keep Michele busy outside of work.