Blakes Names Birch Miller as Office Managing Partner in Calgary

As Practice Group Leader of the Calgary Employment & Labour group, Birch advises on employment standards, human rights, workplace investigations, executive employment and privacy and cybersecurity matters across a broad range of industries. She is highly regarded for providing practical and strategic guidance on employment and privacy matters in complex transactions. With more than two decades of experience, Birch is known for her collaborative leadership style and trusted counsel, earning the respect of both clients and colleagues. 

“Birch’s deep knowledge of the Western Canadian market and her unwavering commitment to client service make her an ideal choice to lead our Calgary office,” said Firm Managing Partner Bryson Stokes. “She is highly respected within the Firm and across the legal community, and we look forward to her continued perspective and contributions in this new role.” 

A dedicated member of the Calgary community, Birch is actively involved in not-for-profit organizations supporting domestic violence prevention. She sat on the board of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers and chaired the Canadian Bar Association’s Alberta Privacy and Access section. Birch frequently speaks on cybersecurity, privacy and workplace law topics.  She is also a key contributor to local and national firm committees and initiatives. 

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At Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), we serve a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated network of offices provides clients with access to the Firm’s full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law.

Thanks to our clients, Blakes continues to earn top rankings and accolades. The Firm consistently stands out as a market leader in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business, which named us Corporate Law Firm of the Year based on our performance in the 2025 edition. For litigation and dispute resolution, we hold three Firm of the Year titles from the 2024 Benchmark Canada Awards. Our lawyers also continue to be recognized as leaders in their fields in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Canada’s leading guide to lawyers. More information on Blakes is available on our website or by following us on LinkedIn.