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Bjoern Wolkmann

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Summary

Adaptable Regulatory Lawyer currently serving Legal Aid Alberta as their Certificate Standards & Compliance Counsel. Skilled in conducting comprehensive quality of service investigations and managing forensic audit processes. Proficient in legal writing and negotiation, dedicated to compliance and fostering client relationships, while consistently achieving positive results in complex legal matters.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Certificate and Compliance Counsel

Legal Aid Alberta
Calgary, Canada
02.2021 - Current
  • Conducted Quality of Service investigations of non-compliant lawyers using Legal Aid of Alberta policies.
  • Facilitated forensic auditing of Legal Aid Roster Lawyers and invoices, emphasizing procedural fairness.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive service evaluations.
  • Utilized administrative policy knowledge for effective lawyer compliance assessments.

Criminal Defense Attorney

Michael Dietrich Law
Lethbridge, Canada
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Resolved historic animal distress case, involving Alberta's largest animal seizure without additional jail time.
  • Successfully argued breaches of Sections 9 and 8 of Charter, securing Section 24(2) remedy.
  • Conducted multi-day preliminary hearings and jury trials for youth and adults.
  • Negotiated peace bonds and achieved dismissal of numerous counts prior to committal.
  • Managed serious violent offence trials in Alberta Court of Justice and King’s Bench, resulting in acquittals or reduced charges.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Canada Evidence Act, cross-examination techniques, and introduction of medical documents.
  • Familiar with Youth Criminal Justice Act and execution of youth trials.
  • Argued provincial court bail hearings and King’s Bench bail reviews weekly.

Barrister & Solicitor

Zomorodi Law
Richmond Hill, Canada
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Successfully drafted and argued a motion to strike a Defendant’s pleadings in Small Claims Court on trial day.
  • Negotiated favorable terms for clients in asset purchase/sale transactions with landlords, vendors, and opposing lawyers.

Education

Certificate - Dispute Resolution

York University
Toronto, ON
01.2018

Juris Doctor -

Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
01.2016

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Criminology and Justice

Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON, Canada
01.2014

Skills

  • Financial literacy
  • Trial preparation and strategy
  • Oral advocacy skills
  • Legal Aid Roster ethics and compliance
  • Legal Aid Invoice auditing
  • Financial literacy
  • Trial preparation and strategy
  • Oral advocacy skills
  • Legal Aid Roster ethics and compliance
  • Legal Aid Invoice auditing

Volunteer Experience

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, 2022-2023
  • Director, the Calgary Performing Arts Festival (former Kiwanis Music Festival), 2021-2023
  • Northern Light recipient, July 2021

Timeline

Certificate and Compliance Counsel

Legal Aid Alberta
02.2021 - Current

Criminal Defense Attorney

Michael Dietrich Law
01.2019 - 01.2021

Barrister & Solicitor

Zomorodi Law
06.2018 - 12.2018

Certificate - Dispute Resolution

York University

Juris Doctor -

Bond University

Bachelor of Arts Honours - Criminology and Justice

Ontario Tech University

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