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Gavin Clark

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Litigation professional with extensive experience in construction, property and recovery, professional liability, and defamation. Excellent oral advocate and legal writer with proven expertise in case management, dispute resolution, and client relations.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Whitelaw Twining
02.2023 - Current
  • Independently handled a large caseload and assisted partners with managing complex litigation matters, with a focus on construction litigation, property and recovery, professional liability, and defamation.
  • Obtained a judgment of over $800,000.00 in a Plaintiff personal injury trial.
  • Drafted and spoke to complex applications, including applications for injunctive relief and dismissal or claims.
  • Mentored junior associates and students.

President and Director

Jot Technology Solutions Inc.
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Managed and oversaw all company employees and departments, including legal, marketing, sales and development.
  • Negotiated and prepared employment contracts and stock option packages.
  • Negotiated, secured, and drafted strategic partnership agreements.
  • Worked with outside legal counsel to ensure compliance with national and international privacy and data protection laws.
  • Assisted in capital raises including preparing and presenting investor decks, managing share issuances, and general investor relations.

Associate

Whitelaw Twining
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Independently managed between 40 to 50 files, with a focus on insurance defence litigation and property damage and recovery.
  • Responsible for drafting pleadings, client reporting, case assessments, applications, conducting discoveries, document discovery, and negotiating settlement.
  • Assisted senior associates and partners in managing complex litigation claims.
  • Independently prepared for and conducted Provincial Court trial.

Articling Student

Whitelaw Twining
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Independently managed 20+ Provincial and Supreme Court Matters.
  • Supported senior associates and partners with complex litigation files and trial preparation.

Education

J.D. - Law

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
05-2013

Skills

  • Oral advocacy
  • Legal writing
  • Case management
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Client relations

Interests

  • Travelling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Golfing

Timeline

Associate

Whitelaw Twining
02.2023 - Current

President and Director

Jot Technology Solutions Inc.
09.2021 - 02.2023

Associate

Whitelaw Twining
09.2019 - 09.2021

Articling Student

Whitelaw Twining
05.2018 - 06.2019

J.D. - Law

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Victoria

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