Atty. Alexander D. Mitchell
Alex is a partner at Farris practising labour and employment law. Alex advises employers in all areas of law that relate to the employment relationship, in both union and non-union settings.
Advocacy & Litigation & More Attorney · 20+ Years Experience
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Alexander D. Mitchell is a Partner, practicing at Farris LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (2006). Educated at University of British Columbia (LL.B., 2005) and McGill University (B.A., 2001). Active member of Affiliations •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia.
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About Alexander D. Mitchell
- Alex is a partner at Farris practising labour and employment law
- Alex advises employers in all areas of law that relate to the employment relationship, in both union and non-union settings
- He works with clients proactively and strategically to address often sensitive workplace issues in a timely way, with a focus on organizational objectives
- Alex has an active litigation practice which covers the increasing range of potential legal claims that employers now face
- He acts for employers in a number of industries and sectors before administrative tribunals such as the BC Labour Relations Board, the Canada Industrial Relations Board, the BC Human Rights Tribunal, the Employment Standards Tribunal, the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner, and Collective Agreement Grievance Arbitrations
- He also regularly defends employers in wrongful dismissal lawsuits
- Alex devotes a significant part of his practice to advising employers and executives on executive compensation and employment matters
- He regularly drafts and advises on employment agreements, incentive and bonus plans, retention agreements, severance agreements, independent contractor agreements and workplace policies
- He works with employers when they are confronted with departing key employees and advises on fiduciary duties and non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality obligations
- He also advises clients on sickness, disability and accommodation matters
- Alex frequently works with Farris teams on complex corporate transactions providing advice on a variety of labour and employment issues
- Alex regularly acts as a speaker and contributor at seminars and conferences on topical human resources legal issues
- He is also a member of the firm’s Private Enterprise Advisory Services team, a multi-disciplinary team providing legal services to mid-market privately owned businesses
- Legal Recognition •Benchmark Canada Litigation Star (2025-2026) •The Best Lawyers in Global Business (2023) •Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2020) In the News Recognition Farris Receives Top Honours from Benchmark Litigation April 29, 2026 Recognition Farris Receives Top Honours from Benchmark Litigation May 1, 2025 Recognition Farris Receives Top Honours from Benchmark Litigation May 1, 2024
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Employment Law
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Alexander D. Mitchell brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
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Covering employment and litigation, Alexander D. Mitchell can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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