Kelly Osaka

Dana attended the University of Toronto, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree (Honours) before attending the University of Saskatchewan, receiving her Bachelor of Laws degree in 1992. Dana was called to the British Columbia bar in 1993 and practiced in Vancouver with the well-respected law firm, Hammerberg Lawyers LLP, after spending the early part of her career as in-house counsel. Dana successfully completed transfer examinations and was called to the Alberta bar in 2001, moving to Calgary...

Paul was a key contributor in opening the firm’s Kelowna office and his practice focuses on helping clients develop and commercialize their technologies. An engineering and technology lawyer, he has over 25 years’ experience overseeing capital and technology investment in the energy industry and digital and big data technology sector, practicing in the fields of intellectual property; engineering, procurement and construction; strategic sourcing and privacy and data security. He i...

Emi R. Bossio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Appellate Practice, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Labour and Employment Law and Product Liability Law. Emi R. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Emi R. Bossio since 2014. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in wh...

Shane is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution group where he advises clients–individuals, small businesses, and corporations–on litigation and contractual issues, including: corporate litigation employment agreements and contract negotiation severance package determination and review construction contracts and defects holdbacks and builders’ liens debt recovery, bankruptcy, and insolvency regulatory applications He has appeared before all levels of court in A...

Doak Horne is an experienced IP litigation and patent lawyer. A partner in Gowling WLG's Calgary office with over 35 years' experience and over seven full trials and 40 reported decisions before the Federal and provincial (Alberta and Ontario) Courts, having further successfully settled numerous other actions on behalf of clients. Has prepared, filed, and successfully prosecuted hundreds of patents and trademarks before Canadian and US Intellectual Property Offices. Doak is a registered paten...

Wanda has been practicing as a lawyer for more than 20 years and is a returning partner of Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP. A family law practitioner, mediator, arbitrator and parenting coordinator, Wanda Dawson has argued successfully at every level of Court in Alberta. She has extensive training and experience in many methods of litigation and conflict resolution, including collaborative law, lawyer-assisted mediation, arbitration, interest-based negotiation, and parenting coordination. Wanda&rsqu...

Shannon James is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Shannon practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon James since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Shannon James is held by other lawyers.

Adil Hirji practices corporate, commercial and securities law with a focus on corporate finance, public and private equity and debt offerings, and mergers and acquisitions. His practice also involves advising issuers on TSX, TSX Venture and CSE listings, including in connection with initial public offerings, reverse takeovers and qualifying transactions. With respect to mergers and acquisitions, Adil has advised clients on a range of complex transactions including plans of arrangement, amalga...

Jennifer R. Lamb is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Trusts and Estates. Jennifer R. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer R. Lamb since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jennifer R. Lamb is held by other lawyers.

Mark Rathwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Mark practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Rathwell since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark Rathwell is held by other lawyers.