Paula Butler | Founding Partner, Barrister & Solicitor
Called to the Bar
British Columbia Bar: 1990
Noteworthy
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada since 2022 for achievements in labour and employment law in British Columbia
-
Paula Butler has practiced labour and employment law in British Columbia since 1992. Paula’s experience spans the public and private sectors in both union and non-union environments. Her experience also includes both provincial and federal employers. She is a highly regarded neutral third party who can resolve disputes in a confidential manner, even in the most hostile work environments.
Paula graduated from the University of Victoria Law School in 1989. She was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1990. She is a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and was a member of the British Columbia Labour Relations Board from 2001 to 2006.
-
Paula is well known for her high-quality one-on-one support to employers and their employees, and she provides innovative, practical solutions related to mediation & arbitration, workplace investigations, and resolution & prevention. Paula is a sought-after policy advisor, workplace assessor, and facilitator/trainer.
Arbitrator
Paula brings her common sense to the arbitration process along with an attitude of humility to the role, holding a reverence for the importance of the work and the impact that not having answers and uncertainty can have on both individuals and organizations. -
An Expedited Arbitrator and Industrial Troubleshooter in the 2014–2019 Facilities Subsector Collective Agreement, Facilities Subsector Association of Unions, and the Health Employers Association of British Columbia.
Named in a Dispute Resolution Capacity in the Healthcare and Social Service Communities Subsector Collective Agreements.
A Member of the British Columbia Labour Relations Board and a Panel Member on Three Person Panels.
An Independent Investigation/Assessor member of the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner Investigation Unit and Sport Environment Assessment Unit (2022-2025).
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions for achievements in labour and employment law in British Columbia.
Paula Butler*
Southern Law LLP
301 - 1835 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2J8
604-782-0373
*Law Corporation
