Jarret Janis
J.D.
Managing Partner, Calgary
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Location
Calgary
Experience
Jarret Janis is an Alberta employment lawyer and Managing Partner of Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment Law practice group in Calgary.
Jarret has a proven record of providing strategic advice to both employees and employers on workplace matters of all kinds, including:
- Wrongful dismissal
- Constructive dismissal
- Professional disciplinary matters
- Sensitive workplace investigations
- Human rights and discrimination claims
- Harassment and bullying
- Occupational health and safety issues
- Shareholder disputes (arising in the employment law context)
A significant focus of Jarret’s practice involves complex workplace investigations. He has conducted and advised on numerous investigations involving highly sensitive and high-stakes allegations (i.e. sexual violence complaints, fraud, harassment, discrimination, etc.).
Prior to joining Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Jarret founded an award-winning Alberta employment law boutique in 2014. Under his leadership, the firm quickly grew into a top-ranked regional practice with offices across Western Canada.
Jarret is proud to carry forward Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s long-standing tradition as one of Canada’s leading employment law firms — a reputation built on providing tenacious, yet practical, representation for clients.
Education
Jarret obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) at Western Law. His educational history also includes time spent at the University of Alberta and Cornell University’s School of Industrial & Labour Relations.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Law Society of Alberta
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Canadian Bar Association