Paul D. McLean

Paul D. McLean is a Partner at Mathews Dinsdale in Vancouver, specializing in employment law, occupational health and safety, and workplace litigation. He holds an Adjunct Professor position at the UBC Faculty of Law, teaching employment law. Educated at St. Francis Xavier University (B.A.) and the University of New Brunswick (LL.B.), he is licensed in British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Yukon. Recognized as a leading practitioner by Best Lawyers and Lexpert, he advises employers across Western Canada on litigation, safety compliance, and executive compensation.

His practice focuses on employment disputes, human rights, and workers’ compensation, with notable involvement in pandemic-related legal issues such as vaccine mandates and CERB compensation. He frequently lectures on topics like social media evidence in litigation and electronic evidence preservation. Awards include 5-Star Employment Lawyer by Canadian HR Reporter and repeated recognition in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.

McLean’s professional affiliations include the Calgary Bar Association, Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers, and Vancouver Bar Association. He has represented clients in high-profile cases, including class-action lawsuits and workplace safety fatalities. His recent work includes advising on B.C.’s Provincial Election obligations and new debt enforcement legislation.