Ashley Syer, C. Med., RRM

Ashley Syer is a mediator and lawyer based in the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, specializing in employment law, commercial litigation, and administrative law, including human rights and residential tenancy disputes. She holds the designations of C. Med. (Certified Mediator) and RRM (Registered Mediator) from Mediate BC, indicating her adherence to strict training and educational standards in mediation.

Professional Experience

• Mediator at BC Human Rights Tribunal (October 2022 - Present): Ashley provides mediation services specifically focusing on human rights complaints related to workplace accommodation requests.

• Founder of Syer Law (February 2014 - Present): As a sole practitioner, she offers legal and mediation services, emphasizing a client-focused approach to resolving disputes.

• Mediator at Gastown Mediation (May 2020 - Present): She mediates various civil matters for both represented and unrepresented parties.

• Board Member at Mediate BC (September 2020 - Present): In this role, she contributes to the governance and strategic direction of the organization.

• Founder of The Lawyer Incubator (December 2021 - Present): Ashley mentors new lawyers, helping them navigate their early careers in law.

Education

Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from The University of British Columbia (2003-2006) and participated in a J.D. exchange program at The University of Glasgow in 2008.

Her commitment to mediation and legal practice is evident in her extensive experience and her proactive involvement in mentoring and community services.1