We are pleased to share that our Partner, Gavin Price, is running for Bencher of the Law Society of Alberta in the 2026 election.

We would like to congratulate Kayla Li on being admitted to the Alberta Bar. Kayla joined JSS Barristers as an Articling Student after earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta in 2025. Prior to law school, she completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Calgary and worked as a commercial insurance broker.

Meet Grant, Associate at JSS Barristers.

Grant joined JSS Barristers in 2026. His practice focuses on a variety of litigation matters with an emphasis on construction disputes, where he combines his legal and engineering backgrounds to help clients navigate complex technical issues with practical, strategic advice.

Meet Carson Reynolds, one of our 2026 Articling Students at JSS Barristers.

After joining JSS Barristers as a Summer Student in 2025, Carson has returned to the firm to complete his articles.

Meet Hamneet Minhas, one of our 2026 Articling Students at JSS Barristers.

After joining JSS Barristers as a Summer Student in 2025, Hamneet has returned to the firm to complete her articles.

We’re pleased to welcome Julianna Lyon, Articling Student, to the JSS Barristers team.

Julianna joined JSS Barristers as a summer student in 2024 and returned to the firm to complete her articles in 2026. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto in 2025. Prior to beginning her articles, she completed a judicial clerkship at the Alberta Court of Justice, where she gained valuable insight into judicial decision-making and the adjudication process.

We’re delighted to welcome Brianne Wheat, Associate, to the JSS Barristers team.

Brianne joined JSS Barristers in 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she articled with and practiced at a national law firm, where she gained experience in civil litigation, insurance litigation and coverage disputes, professional negligence, construction litigation, and a range of other matters.

We’re excited to welcome Devin Gallo, Summer Law Student, to the JSS Barristers team.

Devin is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, and is expected to graduate in 2027. Prior to beginning law school, he completed an Honours degree in Political Science at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he achieved the Dean’s List.

We’re pleased to welcome Dana Stan, Summer Law Student, to the JSS Barristers team.

Dana is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at the University of Calgary, where she is completing the Aboriginal and Indigenous Law Concentration. Prior to law school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Law & Society, also from the University of Calgary.

We are happy to announce Ryan Phillips is appointed as JSS Barristers Managing Partner, effective February 1, 2026. 

We’re delighted to welcome Bidemi Oluwalanami, Articling Student, to the JSS Barristers team.

Bidemi joined JSS Barristers in 2025, bringing international legal experience from one of Nigeria’s magic circle law firms. He completed his Master of Laws at the University of Calgary, where he was awarded the Honourable N.D. McDermid Graduate Scholarship in Law and nominated for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. He also holds a law degree from the University of Lagos, where he received the Dr. Taslim Elias Prize for Best Graduating Student in Land Law.

We are pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2026, Cassandra Sutter is the newest partner at JSS Barristers.