Howard Chern Employment Law is a Vancouver, BC boutique employment and labour law firm representing both employers and employees. Founded by Geoffrey Howard in September 2020 as Howard Employment Law, it was renamed Howard Chern Employment Law in 2026 when Sebastian Chern became a partner, and it advises on employment agreements, workplace policies, human rights, and employment-related litigation across Canada.

Practice areas

Employment & Labour Law

Good to know

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Lawyers 4

Ben Parkin Associate Counsel J. Geoffrey Howard Principal and Founder Employment & Labour Law Justin Tam Associate Employment & Labour Law Sebastian Chern Partner Employment & Labour Law

This firm’s lawyers at a glance

Called to the bar
1989–2023 · median 8 years in practice 3 of 4 lawyers
Law schools
University of Victoria (2), University of British Columbia 3 of 4 lawyers
Languages on the roster
French

Who handles what

Where to find them

1385 W 8th Ave #400, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V9 · 604-424-9685

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