Riley Whitlock

Michael began his legal career with Bennett Jones LLP. Michael joined Carbert Waite LLP in 2003. In 2020, Michael was appointed King’s Counsel by Alberta’s Minister of Justice and Solicitor General, Doug Schweitzer. Appointments of King’s Counsel are awarded to lawyers who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and have demonstrated exceptional leadership. LITIGATION PRACTICE Michael is an accomplished advocate and maintains an active civil and commercia...

Laura Warner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Laura practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Warner since 2023. 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 Laura Warner is held by other lawyers.

Jackie R. Halpern , KC is a Calgary, Alberta lawyer with McLeod Law LLP . She represents individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and advises clients and families as they navigate the legal and practical issues that can follow an injury. Jackie’s practice areas include Insurance Law and Personal Injury Litigation . For more than three decades, she has represented injured people and their families in claims involving insurance coverage, liability, damages, and other person...

Traci Bannister is a Family Lawyer and Family Law Mediator and is a partner at the firm Boyes Tiefenbach Bannister Family Law Counsel LLP in Calgary, Alberta. Traci practiced as an Attorney and Family Law Mediator in South Africa for 20 years before moving to Calgary in 2012. Traci requalified as a Barrister/Solicitor in Canada and was called to the Alberta bar in June 2015. Traci is experienced in helping clients reach resolutions of disputes in all areas of family law, such as parenting dis...

Mark Sawyer articled with Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2003 and became a partner in 2010. Mark’s practice focuses on the business and commercial aspects of the law, as well real estate and estate planning. Mark works with many privately held businesses, advising them on their corporate, financing, contract and shareholder matters. Mark provides advice as well on the incorporation of new businesses and the sale and purchase of existing companies. He also acts for clients who are buying, s...

Gregory F. Peterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Private Funds Law. Gregory F. practices law in Calgary, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory F. Peterson since 2023. 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 Gregory F. Peterson is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer McPherson is a corporate and commercial lawyer focusing on corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate and commercial matters. Jennifer has acted for private and public companies on a broad range of matters, including public offerings, private placements, plans of arrangement, and asset and share purchase and sale transactions. She has also advised clients on stock exchange listings, continuous disclosure matters, and corporate governance issues.

Shayi Xu is a Calgary family lawyer and the head of the Family Law group at McLeod Law LLP . She has practiced exclusively in Family Law since 2009, assisting clients with family law litigation and a range of dispute resolution processes, including mediation and arbitration. Shayi works with individuals and families facing high-conflict and complex family law matters. She aims to help clients address their concerns in an effective, efficient, and practical manner. Her practice also includes p...

Megan is a Partner in the Verjee Law Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, which encompasses a range of commercial litigation matters from general commercial and contract issues to shareholder and partnership disputes as well as administrative and employment law matters. Megan has appeared before the Provincial Court of Alberta, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Appeal. Megan has over 20 years of vast experience in the area of insurance law and provides ...

Paul Stein is a Partner in Gowling WLG's Calgary office. He practises in the area of commercial litigation with an emphasis on fire, oilfield, directors and officers, professional liability, environmental, product liability, property and industrial claims, coverage litigation, class actions, construction, commercial and shareholder disputes. Paul has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta, various administrative tribunals and has also conducted matters in British Columbia, Saskatchewa...