Notley joins labour-focused law firm [Video]

Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley is returning to her legal roots, joining western Canadian law firm Southern Butler Price.

Notley, who was the NDP premier from 2015 to 2019, resigned her seat in the legislature at the end of 2024 after close to 17 years.

Before entering politics, she was a labour lawyer. That included a stint with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, where she handled workers’ compensation cases.

Notley said on social media Monday she’s “thrilled” to join Southern Butler Price, which offers workplace-related services like mediation, arbitration and workplace investigations.

“(The firm) shares my passion for fairness, solving tough problems and supporting positive change,” Notley said.

“I can’t wait to bring my experience to this exciting new chapter.”

Southern Butler Price, which has offices in Vancouver and Calgary, said in a statement Monday that Notley’s previous experience as a lawyer and her record as an elected official …