A combination of
social work, legal, and investigative expertise.
A combination of
social work, legal, and investigative expertise.
ABOUT WHAT I DO
I investigate a wide range of workplace and organizational concerns, including misconduct, conflicts of interest, retaliation, regulatory professional standards, and financial impropriety.
I also conduct investigations into bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, and other human rights–related complaints. My work spans private industry, non-profit organizations, regulatory bodies, First Nations, and all levels of government.
About
Robyn Gervais
Robyn Gervais is a Métis lawyer and investigator with ancestral roots connected to historic Métis family lines, including the Ouellette, Dumont, LaPlante, Ross, Fiddler, Paul, and Ledoux families. Robyn was called to the Bar in British Columbia in 2009 and in Ontario in 2012, and has been conducting workplace, regulatory, and organizational investigations since 2018.
Robyn Gervais is a Métis lawyer and investigator with ancestral roots connected to historic Métis family lines, including the Ouellette, Dumont, LaPlante, Ross, Fiddler, Paul, and Ledoux families. Robyn was called to the Bar in British Columbia in 2009 and in Ontario in 2012, and has been conducting workplace, regulatory, and organizational investigations since 2018.
PROFILE
I am a Vancouver-based lawyer and investigator specializing in impartial, trauma-informed, and culturally aware workplace and organizational investigations. Drawing on my background in both law and social work, I bring a balanced, evidence-based approach to uncovering facts, assessing credibility, and supporting fair, informed decision-making.
My professional experience spans more than 15 years and includes extensive work in child protection, administrative law, and workplace investigations. Early in my career, I represented the Director of Child and Family Services, where I managed complex caseloads and conducted mediations, negotiations, and contested court hearings. I also provided legal representation to children and Indigenous families, and advised First Nations governments and organizations on policy and governance matters. This experience shaped my trauma-informed practice and reinforced the importance of cultural awareness, procedural fairness, and respect in all aspects of my work.
I am a Vancouver-based lawyer and investigator specializing in impartial, trauma-informed, and culturally aware workplace and organizational investigations. Drawing on my background in both law and social work, I bring a balanced, evidence-based approach to uncovering facts, assessing credibility, and supporting fair, informed decision-making.
My professional experience spans more than 15 years and includes extensive work in child protection, administrative law, and workplace investigations. Early in my career, I represented the Director of Child and Family Services, where I managed complex caseloads and conducted mediations, negotiations, and contested court hearings. I also provided legal representation to children and Indigenous families, and advised First Nations governments and organizations on policy and governance matters. This experience shaped my trauma-informed practice and reinforced the importance of cultural awareness, procedural fairness, and respect in all aspects of my work.
In addition to my child protection practice, I have conducted investigations for a broad range of clients, including First Nations, federal and provincial governments, municipalities, non-profit organizations, regulatory bodies, and private sector employers. My investigations address a wide range of issues, including misconduct, conflicts of interest, financial impropriety, retaliation, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, and other forms of workplace and organizational misconduct.
Prior to establishing Gervais Law, I worked with the University of British Columbia’s Faculty Relations and Independent Investigations Office, where I investigated complaints under various university policies and contributed to the development of investigation procedures. I also served as Independent Counsel to the BC Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, representing the perspectives of Indigenous communities and playing a central role in reviewing and presenting evidence before the Commission. I later represented an Indigenous political organization at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
I am called to the bar of British Columbia and am an active member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI). I was previously called to the bar of Ontario.
In addition to my child protection practice, I have conducted investigations for a broad range of clients, including First Nations, federal and provincial governments, municipalities, non-profit organizations, regulatory bodies, and private sector employers. My investigations address a wide range of issues, including misconduct, conflicts of interest, financial impropriety, retaliation, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, and other forms of workplace and organizational misconduct.
Prior to establishing Gervais Law, I worked with the University of British Columbia’s Faculty Relations and Independent Investigations Office, where I investigated complaints under various university policies and contributed to the development of investigation procedures. I also served as Independent Counsel to the BC Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, representing the perspectives of Indigenous communities and playing a central role in reviewing and presenting evidence before the Commission. I later represented an Indigenous political organization at the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
I am called to the bar of British Columbia and am an active member of the Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI). I was previously called to the bar of Ontario.
Robyn Gervais was named winner of the 2012 Reg Robson Award for Defending Rights and Freedoms, alongside Cameron Ward, who represented 25 families in the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.
Robyn Gervais was named winner of the 2012 Reg Robson Award for Defending Rights and Freedoms, alongside Cameron Ward, who represented 25 families in the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.
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