Louise Muir
102 Shawville Place S.E., Calgary
Summary
Accomplished Barrister and Solicitor with extensive experience in family law and conflict resolution.
Successfully mediated numerous cases, building trust and rapport to facilitate productive dialogue and effective problem-solving.
Adept in mediation, collaborative family practice, and multiple areas of general law, bringing a proactive approach to resolving family disputes.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Editor
Self Employed
07.2022 - Current
Barrister and Solicitor
Louise E. Muir Professional Corporation
10.2010 - 06.2022
- Practice focused on family law.
- Settled property disputes, custody issues, child and spousal support matters.
- Resolved 95% of files through lawyer-assisted mediation.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Mediator
Alberta Justice
01.2009 - 06.2013
- Contract mediator during approximate time frame of 2009 to 2013 while building law practice.
- Conducted initial meetings to outline process, answer questions and set expectations for both parties.
- Built trust and rapport with disputing parties, enabling productive dialogue and effective problem solving.
- Prepared detailed reports of the mediated resolutions.
Mediator
Fairway Divorce
03.2007 - 10.2008
- Resolved conflicts by applying mediation techniques and fostering open communication between disputing parties.
Barrister and Solicitor
Self-Employed
09.2001 - 03.2007
- Practice focused on family law.
- Participated in and received certificates for two levels of Collaborative Family Practice in approximately 2003 and 2005.
Mediator
Carlyle Saskatchewan Pheasant Rump Band
01.1997 - 03.1998
- Mediated a resolution of Bill C-31 issues between Band Elders and Band members.
- Facilitated negotiations for successful dispute resolution and improved relationships among stakeholders.
- Dates are approximate.
Director
Mediation Saskatchewan
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Raised the profile of mediation before it was an integral part of the practice of law, by arranging television and radio appearances for the President of Mediation Saskatchewan.
- Collaborated in the preparation of press releases.
Barrister and Solicitor
Self Employed
02.1992 - 09.1994
- General Law Practice: wills and estates, family law, corporate law, real estate law, juvenile criminal law, prior to taking a sabbatical and exploring mediation as an alternative to litigation.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Queen's University
Kingston, OntarioHonours Psychology Program - 2 Years
Carleton University
Ottawa, OntarioSkills
Introduction to Mediation - 1995
Collaborative Family Practice 2003
Collaborative Family Practice, 2nd Level 2005
Refresher Mediation Course 2010
Refresher Collaborative Family Practice 2012
(Certificates Obtained in All Courses - Dates are Approximate)
Timeline
Freelance Editor
Self Employed
07.2022 - Current
Barrister and Solicitor
Louise E. Muir Professional Corporation
10.2010 - 06.2022
Mediator
Alberta Justice
01.2009 - 06.2013
Mediator
Fairway Divorce
03.2007 - 10.2008
Barrister and Solicitor
Self-Employed
09.2001 - 03.2007
Mediator
Carlyle Saskatchewan Pheasant Rump Band
01.1997 - 03.1998
Director
Mediation Saskatchewan
01.1996 - 01.1998
Barrister and Solicitor
Self Employed
02.1992 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Laws -
Queen's University
Honours Psychology Program - 2 Years
Carleton University