Brent W. Mielke

Albert has over 30 years of legal experience, complemented by significant experience in industry. Prior to pursuing his law degree, Albert worked in human resources, labour relations and safety in the private sector. He has a background in the farming, commercial fishing, engineering-procurement-construction, mining, and the steel industries. He carries on a general practice of law, with an emphasis on employment and labour, human rights, occupational health and safety, workers’ compens...

Jerri’s experience as a litigation lawyer is extensive, and includes insurance defence, insurance coverage and commercial litigation matters. Jerri has notable trial experience as lead counsel on numerous matters. Jerri has applied her skills and insight as an advocate in litigation matters including property loss, construction claims, occupier’s liability, contractual disputes, oil and gas, environmental, products liability, employer’s liability, professional liability and ...

Gerhard is a seasoned litigator who uses his considerable experience to skillfully handle various types of civil claims by and against his clients. He navigates the complex issues while negotiating collective bargaining agreements for various private and public sector employers. He is well-versed in all facets of construction litigation, workers’ compensation claims and appeals, employment law, and occupational health and safety (OHS) matters. As a partner in the Commercial Litigation a...

Practice areas Business Law Commercial transactions and financing Real Estate Development Acquisition, development, financing and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Condominium law and development Purchases and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Leasing of commercial and residential properties Project development of commercial and residential properties Real Property Financing

Teresa Haykowsky, K.C. is a powerful and dedicated advocate for her clients. She provides practical advice and solid solutions based on her depth of knowledge in education law, labour and employment and constitutional and administrative law and her commitment to exceptional service. Teresa is completely dedicated to advising and representing both public and private school boards and districts, as well as independent schools in the decisions they make to support education. She handles administ...

Damian Shepherd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Damian, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Damian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Admitted to the Alberta bar in 1982, Howie attended the University of Calgary, University of Manitoba, and University of Alberta, where he earned his LL.B. in 1981. Howie is a senior litigator and chair of the Witten LLP Litigation Department. He has a commercial litigation & arbitration practice that emphasizes commercial lease and contract litigation, builders’ liens, and insolvency litigation. Howie is a frequent lecturer and seminar panelist on topics ranging from trial advocacy...

Emma Johnston is a litigator who advises Canadian and international clients on construction, insolvency, insurance, and general commercial litigation. In Emma’s construction practice she often advises residential, commercial, and industrial construction clients on claim management, construction lien, prompt payment and adjudication matters. Emma believes in a client focused approach to litigation, with an emphasis on resolution in a timely and cost effective matter.

Cynthia moved her wrongful death and personal injury practice from the partnership of a large, national law firm in 2021, attracted by the reputation and strength of Weir Bowen’s medical negligence group. Surrounded by a team of bold litigators, and knowledgeable support staff, Cynthia has also extended her practice to historical sexual assault claims, as a member of the national Sexual Abuse Lawyers Alliance. No matter what the cause of harm, Cynthia brings a respectful and trauma-info...

Chuck Russell, K.C. has provided practical and timely advice to debtors, lenders, and receivers for more than 40 years. He is a partner and Queen’s Counsel with extensive knowledge in restructuring, reorganizations, and insolvency. Known for his negotiation skill and personable manner, Chuck handles corporate restructuring and reorganizations, receiverships, and bankruptcies for corporations and individuals in a broad range of industries. He advises lenders on methods of securitizing lo...