Emily McCartney

Emily McCartney

Calgary, AB recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Gowling WLG

289 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial Litigation Medical Negligence

Biography

Emily is a dedicated and effective problem-solver. She is a lawyer in Gowling WLG’s Calgary office, and an experienced and successful litigator. Emily represents clients at all levels of courts and tribunals in Alberta, and in mediations and alternate dispute resolution. Her practice focuses on corporate and commercial litigation, and medical defence. Emily is an empathetic and trusted advisor and a loyal advocate for her clients, with an emphasis on finding practical solutions to complex legal issues. Emily gives back to her community as a volunteer with Pro Bono Law Alberta’s Queen’s Bench Amicus Program and the Civil Claims Duty Counsel program, which provide free legal advice to low-income litigants.
Gowling WLG

289 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Calgary, Juris Doctor, graduated 2012
  • University of Victoria, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 2007

  • Alberta, 2013
  • Alberta, 2013
  • University of Calgary, Juris Doctor, graduated 2012
  • University of Victoria, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 2007

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Medical Negligence
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada from 2023-2023 for work in:
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation - 2023

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