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· Represented and advised clients in a range of legal matters, including criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings, ensuring thorough preparation and strategic advocacy at all stages of the legal process.

· Drafted and reviewed various legal documents, such as motions, contracts, legal opinions, court submissions, and correspondence, with keen attention to procedural rules and evidentiary standards.

· Conducted comprehensive legal research and case analysis on complex issues involving statutory interpretation, constitutional principles, and common law developments.

· Maintained effective and professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies, fostering trust and ethical representation.

· Collaborated with senior counsel and legal teams to develop case strategies, review evidence and disclosure materials, interview witnesses, and identify relevant legal and factual issues.

· Provided legal advice tailored to individual and business clients, guiding them through legal processes such as dispute resolution, compliance obligations, and contractual negotiations. Managed files independently and efficiently, demonstrating sound judgment, time management, and attention to client outcomes.

• Conducted legal research and drafted legal documents including bail briefs, disclosure summaries, sentencing submissions, and memoranda on criminal law issues.
• Assisted counsel with trial preparation and court appearances, including observing and supporting during bail hearings, preliminary inquiries, and guilty pleas.
• Reviewed and analyzed disclosure materials, liaised with clients and law enforcement, and helped develop case strategies aligned with evidentiary and procedural rules.

• Assist Crown Prosecutors with records management and access to files in Traffic, Youth, and Family Courts.
• Prepare and update offender records for court proceedings, supporting decisions for convictions in absence.
• Apply relevant provincial statutes such as the Traffic Safety Act and Calgary bylaws to case-by-case matters.
• Provide frontline interaction with the public, offering guidance on traffic offense procedures.
• Support lawyers by ensuring compliance with court processes and file retention standards.

• Advised on legal survey plans and prepared consent letters related to City property encroachments.
• Interpreted municipal bylaws to resolve stakeholder inquiries involving fines, dues, and property rights.
• Liaised with legal professionals and internal departments to enforce property-related regulations.

· Managed complex pre-action and quasi-judicial proceedings involving Criminal, family, probate, and civil disputes.

· Served as court-appointed dispute resolution adjudicator, successfully resolving non-litigated public matters.

· Utilized ADR and negotiation techniques to handle high-conflict cases involving multiple stakeholders.

· Facilitated smooth court operations and administrative support for high-volume litigation matters.

· Acted as mediator for probate and family law matters and conducted oversight on execution unit activities.

· Conducted legal research across multiple areas: criminal, civil, commercial, family, and land law.

· Drafted legal opinions that contributed to landmark decisions on Criminal sentencing, bail, regulatory compliance, and estate law.

· Provided strong and high-quality legal representation in all levels of court across criminal, civil, and commercial matters, ensuring effective advocacy and strategic case management.

· Conducted extensive legal research, case analysis, and drafted court pleadings, motions, and legal opinions in support of litigation and dispute resolution.

· Reviewed and advised on a wide range of contracts and commercial agreements, offering tailored business and legal risk assessments to corporate clients.

· Collaborated on both litigation and transactional mandates, including high-value oil & gas and telecommunications sector matters, ensuring regulatory compliance and contract integrity.

· Negotiated sensitive agreements involving corporate restructuring, shareholder rights, and intellectual property protection in collaborative ventures.

· Offered ongoing legal advisory services to clients on business formation, governance, regulatory obligations, and real estate.

• Investigated citizen complaints against public authorities, ensuring fair treatment and lawful remedies.
• Made policy-based recommendations and collaborated with agencies for systemic resolution.