Robert J. Affleck

Lawyer - Partner

Education

  • Juris Doctor (with Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 2011 
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Queen's University, 2003 

Preferred Service Areas

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association 
  • Member, Saskatoon Bar Association 

Bob is a litigation partner in the Saskatoon office who provides advice to academic institutions, employers, and businesses. 

As an experienced litigator, Bob provides to clients seeking to navigate the intersection between employment/learning environments, accommodation, human rights, privacy, and safety. Such advice and support is informed by the specific reputational and operational needs of each client. By listening to client needs, Bob places legal and practical advice within the context of the client’s relationship to its stakeholders, environment, and community. 

As a part of his practice, Bob has achieved success for McKercher LLP clients before a wide array of administrative tribunals, and all levels of Saskatchewan Courts. 
 

Awards & Recognition

Bob has been “Repeatedly Recommended” in the area of Workplace Human Rights (for Employers) and is listed in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.

Robert was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2025 in the fields of Administrative and Public Law, Education Law, and Labour and Employment Law for Saskatoon. He has been listed in Best Lawyers® since 2025. 

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