Scott Hoeppner

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

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“I had a picture of a house, and the house was Premiere Mortgage Centre”

Kerri Reed, Premiere Mortgage Centre

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Winner: RISING STAR

The challenges facing employees and employers continue to multiply and evolve. Perhaps nobody is more aware of this than Scott Hoeppner, who, for the last 14 years, has practised labour and employment law at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman (TDS). Scott’s response to the ever-shifting landscape is to keep the focus on people. This means an approach that includes an emphasis on relationships and building trust. It is complemented by a strong focus on timeliness, practicality and cost-effectiveness, which allows Scott—with the support of TDS’ impressive bench strength and in-depth knowledge—to deliver efficient solutions that can be implemented quickly and simply. It is a recipe for effective results and continued success. By partnering with organizations such as Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Manitoba, Vexxit and Advocates for Employers of Canada (AEC), Scott is a driving force in helping to raise TDS’ profile across Canada. He also volunteers with multiple organizations in southern Manitoba, where he is currently working to expand TDS’ service offerings across the province and grow his practice.

Andrea is an Employee Learning and Development professional with two years of experience who is passionate about using her skills to implement innovative and pioneering HR initiatives to drive a culture of professional development. Her strengths lay in people and relationship management, critical thinking and delivering behaviour change projects with an innovative twist. She has been responsible for introducing compliance learning tailored to our significantly diverse employee base of over 12,000 and using her skills to create engagement for and roll out of 'Altogether Autism & Neurodiversity awareness programme at The Warehouse Group. She has shifted the way our team engages with learning, cultivating a continuous learning and development culture specific to their journey.

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BLG Anne Merminod is an experienced litigator with distinguished expertise in class actions. As a partner at BLG's Montreal office, Anne focuses on defending class actions from certification (or authorization, in Quebec) through to the appellate level. Her deep understanding of class actions makes her highly sought after as a writer and speaker. She is listed among the Best Lawyers in Canada (Class Action Litigation), in Chambers (Class Action Defence) and in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List,” which highlights top litigators in the U.S. and Canada. In 2022, she was recognized by Benchmark Canada as an emerging talent.

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1700-242 Hargrave Street

A RECIPE FOR POSITIVE OUTCOME AND FORWARD PROGRESS Thompson Dorfman Sweatman’s Scott Hoeppner employs a down-to-Earth approach to labour and employment that’s having a real impact in Manitoba.

J.R. Laffin is widely recognized as a leading dealmaker and talented public M&A lawyer. He advises on many of Canada’s most sophisticated and complex M&A transactions, offering strategic solutions and innovative approaches. J.R. was honoured in 2021 as a Top 10 M&A lawyer in Canada by a global news outlet for his leadership in high-profile transactions. He is known for his legal expertise, professionalism and collaborative approach helping clients complete industry-altering transactions. In addition to his distinguished legal presence, J.R. provides leadership as public M&A practice group head and is an active mentor to junior lawyers providing advice and support.