She will tackle matters related to leadership, governance, and conflict resolution
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley has joined employment law firm Southern Butler Price LLP this month.
The appointment follows Notley’s resignation as a member of the legislative assembly of Alberta for Edmonton-Strathcona last month.
"We are so pleased Rachel has decided to take the next step in her career with SBP. She has shown incomparable leadership in Canada, and her commitment to equity and fairness is a perfect fit for the work we do helping some of the country’s largest employers navigate complex problems," said Nicole Price, managing partner at Southern Butler Price, in a statement.
Notley will handle matters related to leadership and governance, conflict resolution and facilitation, equity initiatives, coaching, complex complaints, investigations, reviews, and assessments.
“I’m thrilled to join Southern Butler Price, a firm that stands out for its bold, innovative approach to supporting positive change in workplaces nationwide. Led by an extraordinary team of women I deeply admire, SBP is setting a new standard for fairness and forward-thinking solutions,” Notley said in a statement.
Notley served as the 17th Alberta premier from 2015 to 2019. During her tenure, she introduced an updated climate change strategy, implemented public health and wellbeing reforms, and revised labour regulations. Her government also established a pilot lunch program for Alberta’s neediest children.
She began her career as a labour lawyer specializing in workers’ compensation advocacy and workplace health and safety before being elected to the Alberta legislature in 2008. She began leading the NDP in October 2014.
Notley relinquished leadership of the Opposition last year after the NDP failed to win government in 2023. She was succeeded by former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi last June. On December 30, she officially stepped down as Edmonton-Strathcona MLA.
Based in Western Canada, Southern Butler Price focuses on employment, labour, and human rights law.
