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Christiana joined Parlee McLaws’ Calgary office as an Associate in 2014 upon the completion of her Articles with the firm, having been previously admitted to the practice of law in New York State in 2010. She is an experienced trial and appellate litigator with a practice focused on civil litigation and administrative law, specifically in the areas of energy, construction, aviation, municipal governments, and insurance. Christiana has represented clients before the Alberta Court of Just...

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...

David F. Younggren, KC specializes in civil litigation. He joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1988 after articling to Chief Justice Laycraft at the Alberta Court of Appeal. David became a partner in 1993 and has an established civil litigation practice including corporate contractual litigation, shareholder disputes, wrongful dismissal, real estate litigation, builders’ liens and collection matters. He has appeared in all levels of Court, including a successful appearance on a criminal ...

Michelle Bailey specializes in family law and is a partner at Moe Hannah LLP. In addition to resolving complex property division, Michelle is keen to preserve good will for parents as they move forward in their lives. She also provides mediation services for clients. Michelle’s first degree in Small Business Management provides her with a solid foundation for understanding the nuances and challenges involved when a family has a closely held company in the center of a family law dispute....

I am an arbitrator, mediator, and litigator and have practiced from Calgary, Canada, for over 30 years. My full biography is available on my firm's website at: https://jssbarristers.ca/litigators/sabri-m-shawa/

Blake Hafso is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Blake practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Blake Hafso 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 Blake Hafso is held by other lawyers.

Jason E. Sweeney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Jason E. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Jason E. Sweeney since 2021. 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 Jason E. Sweeney is held by other lawyers.

Gulu Punia is a leading commercial and employment litigator in Alberta, representing clients at all levels of Court in Alberta, including as lead counsel at trial before the Court of Queen's Bench. From shareholder disputes and oppression remedies, to fraud claims and claims for breach of contract, Gulu acts for clients in obtaining extraordinary remedies such as attachment orders and Anton Piller orders in cases involving fraud.

Sabina Shah is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities Law. Sabina practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Sabina Shah since 2027. 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 Sabina Shah is held by other lawyers.

Alison Gray, KC is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Alison practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Alison Gray, KC since 2021. 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 Alison Gray, KC is held by other lawyers.