Ryan Gallant
Halifax,NS
Summary
Versatile legal professional with extensive courtroom experience and leadership skills, adept at complex problem-solving, effective communication, and professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Prosecutor
Canadian Armed Forces
01.2018 - Current
- Prosecuted offences under Criminal Code and National Defence Act at courts marital before a military court at military bases across Canada.
- Prepared written submissions and briefs, conducted legal research, and liaised with defence counsel regarding resolution, disposition, and proceedings of outstanding matters.
- Liaised with social workers and other supports in meeting with vulnerable victims and other complainants to familiarize them with court process and help relieve the inherent stress of testifying in court.
Crown Prosecutor
Alberta Justice And Solicitor General
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Conducted trials, appeals, and docket court appearances as a representative of the Crown in all manner of criminal matters.
- Prepared written submissions and memoranda, conducted legal research, and liaised with defence counsel regarding resolution, disposition, and proceedings of outstanding matters.
- Communicated complex legal matters and decisions to justice system participants without legal background, managing sensitive situations marked by emotional and unpredictable responses to court proceedings.
Articled Clerk/Associate
Carr, Stevenson & MacKay Barristers and Solicitors
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Conducted legal research and drafted letters, memoranda, and legal documents on various files in multiple areas of legal practice and executed, commissioned, and notarized legal documents as required.
- Reviewed files, drafted letters, prepared and filed court documents, attended hearings in court and at administrative tribunals.
Education
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Civil Law - Law
McGill University
Montreal, QC06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies, History
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PE05.2006
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Trauma-Informed Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Efficient and Independent
Certification
- JAG Continuing Legal Education Symposium (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- National Criminal Law Program (2019, 2022, 2023)
- Military Justice at the Unit Level Course (2022)
- Prosecuting Sexual Assault Advocacy Course (2021)
- ALERT Firearms Crime Prosecutions Conference (2021)
- Junior Officer Development Programme (2020)
- Faculty of Native Studies Indigenous Canada Course (2020)
- Legal Officer Qualification Course (2020)
- Osgoode Hall Intensive Advocacy (2020)
- OCAA Nuts and Bolts Course (2019)
- Basic Military Officer Qualification (2018)
- OCAA Trial Advocacy Course (2018)
- Presiding Officer Certification Training (2018)
- Intermediate Law of Armed Conflict (2018)
- ACPS Crown School (2015, 2016, 2017)
- ACPS Education and Knowledge Conference (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Program de formation de l'Institut de développement professionnel en langue française (2017)
- ACPS Intensive Advocacy Course (2015)
- Law Society of PEI Bar Admission Course (2013)
- NS Barristers' Society Bar Admission Course (2013)
Timeline
Military Prosecutor
Canadian Armed Forces
01.2018 - Current
Crown Prosecutor
Alberta Justice And Solicitor General
01.2015 - 01.2018
Articled Clerk/Associate
Carr, Stevenson & MacKay Barristers and Solicitors
01.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Civil Law - Law
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Studies, History
University of Prince Edward Island
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