About Allison Render

Allison is a member of Farris’ litigation group, and primarily practices in the area of labour and employment law, as well as maintaining an administrative and civil litigation practice. She has appeared in the British Columbia Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, the British Columbia Labour Relations Board, and the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Allison’s employment and labour practice involves a range of workplace matters including human rights, privacy, occupational health and safety, wrongful dismissals, and labour arbitration. She has a particular interest in appellate advocacy.

Prior to joining Farris, Allison clerked for Justice Michael Moldaver of the Supreme Court of Canada (2015-2016). Allison obtained her BCL/LLB from McGill University in 2015, graduating as the gold medallist.

She was called to the British Columbia and Ontario bars in 2016. Allison is fluent in French.

Year of Call

2016

Legal Recognition

•The “Ones to Watch” Best Lawyers in Canada for 2025

Pro Bono and Community Work

•Co-coach, UBC Allard School of Law Wilson Moot Team (2022-2023)
•Advisory Board Member, Association for the Protection of Fur-Bearing Animals (2018-Present)

In the News

Events

Farris Advocates Attend Advocates’ Society Gala

March 19, 2026

Presentations

Allison Render Presents at In-House Counsel Bootcamp

March 5, 2026

Presentations

Congratulations to Allard Law Wilson Moot Team

February 26, 2026

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 5
    • Advocacy & Litigation
    • Administrative & Regulatory Law
    • Appellate Advocacy
    • Defamation & Media Litigation
    • Labour & Employment Law

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Associate
    Firm Name
    Farris LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Work: Allison successfully defended a decision of the BC Human Rights Tribunal on judicial review. The BC Court of Appeal upheld the Tribunal's preliminary dismissal of a human rights complaint on the basis that it had no reasonable prospect of success. Allison appeared as lead counsel for the University of British Columbia in the Court of Appeal
    BC Supreme Court: Conklin v. University of British Columbia, 2022 BCCA 333.
    Allison successfully defended a decision of the Agricultural L
    Commission on judicial review. The BC Supreme Court upheld the Commission's denial of the petitioner's application to subdivide a property in the Agricultural L
    Reserve: Whitehead v British Columbia (Agricultural L
    Commission), 2021 BCSC 31.
    Together with Donald L. Richards, Allison successfully challenged a labour arbitration award on judicial review. The BC Court of Appeal set aside the arbitrator's reinstatement of the grievor
    remitted the matter to arbitration: Telus Communications Inc. v. Telecommunications Workers Union, 2018 BCCA 331.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2016, British Columbia
    2016, Ontario
    2024, Alberta
    Memberships

    Affiliations

    •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
    •Member of the Law Society of Ontario
    •Member of the Law Society of Alberta

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    McGill University
    J.D.
    2015 - Gold Medallist
    Other Education
    Carleton University
    Class of 2011
    B.Jour.

    Carleton University
    Class of 2011
    Hons.

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Associate at Farris LLP
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Pacific Centre South, 25th Floor, 700 W Georgia StreetVancouver, BC V7Y 1B3Canada

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    Allison Render attended McGill University.
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