Rachel Rogers
B.A., J.D.

Given her experience and educational background in economics and law, Rachel Rogers brings a multi-faceted understanding of the field to Brown Economic Consulting Inc. Her proficiency in labour economics and labour law allow her to appreciate the diversity of the clients from various angles. After finishing her degree in economics, Ms. Rogers went on to pursue a Juris Doctor (formerly known as an LLB degree) at Dalhousie University. It was during her time at law school, after analyzing numerous case studies regarding the calculation of loss of income in negligence and medical malpractice suits, that Ms. Rogers’ interest in the field of forensic economics developed.

Ms. Rogers’ areas of expertise at Brown Economic Consulting include preparation of reports involving personal injury claims, fatal accident cases, and loss of income due to sexual assault, and legal research pertaining to recent case law and legislation that dictates the methodology used in Brown Economic Consulting’s calculations. Ms. Rogers’ legal research of case law and legislation helps to ensure Brown Economic Consulting’s calculation methods are valid from a jurisprudence viewpoint with respect to topics such as the real discount rate, the treatment of income tax and Canada Pension Plan/Employment Insurance contributions, and the deductibility of income continuation benefits.