Current events, announcements, and other happenings at JSS Barristers.
JSS Barristers at Pride
September 4, 2022
2022 is the first time we participated in the Calgary Pride Parade as a firm and it was a rousing success. What an incredible sight it is to come over the crest of the overpass just before the intersection of 3rd Street and 9th Avenue SW and see hundreds (probably thousands) of people cheering and having a good time!
Welcome, Ripple Kaila!
August 8, 2022
JSS Barristers is pleased to welcome Ripple Kaila to the firm as our newest Associate. Ripple joins us after summer and articling at a national law firm.
Meet Our New Articling Student, Wei Wang
June 6, 2022
Wei Wang joined the firm in May. She is a recent graduate of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary.
New Appointments to King's Counsel
April 7, 2022
The Minister of Justice and Solicitor General recently announced it's list of 2022 Queen's Counsel appointees. We are proud to announce the firm chairperson, Andrew Wilson, and firm partner, Christa Nicholson, have been included in that list.
Globe and Mail Names JSS Barristers Among Canada's Best Law Firms
November 16, 2021
JSS Barristers has been included on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2022. This prestigious award is presented by The Globe and Mail and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on November 16th, 2021, and can currently be viewed on The Globe and Mail website.
Matthew Scott Called to the Alberta Bar in a Virtual Session
June 22, 2021
University of Saskatchewan College of Law graduate, Matthew Scott, was called to the Alberta Bar today after completing his articles at JSS Barristers. In a virtual session, his principal, Oliver Ho, spoke at great length about Matthew's outside-the-box thinking. He now continues to practice law as an associate at JSS Barristers.
Joseph Heap Completes His Articles, Becomes Firm's Newest Associate
June 15, 2021
Former articling student, Joseph Heap, was admitted to the Alberta Bar and now practices as an Associate at JSS Barristers.
Ryan Phillips sits down with Global News Calgary to discuss three main elements to a defamation case.
June 12, 2021
Global News Calgary interviewed Ryan Phillips who laid out the three main elements to a defamation case.
What is the Five Corners Room?
June 11, 2021
Last summer, we wrote a feature about our breakout rooms, the Roy Snyder and the Hutz. Those rooms are an accompaniment to the main feature of our firm’s 7th floor: the Five Corners Room, a state-of-the-art hearing room.
3 Nominations in Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards
April 6, 2021
Benchmark Litigation released their list of nominees at the 2021 Canada Awards. JSS Barristers has been shortlisted in 2 regional categories for Alberta and 1 national category:
Robert W. Armstrong, QC, Former Partner, Appointed to Justice of Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta
February 8, 2021
Former firm partner, Robert W. Armstrong, QC, has been appointed to Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta by The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
CTV News - "Union wants meat processors to receive vaccines"
January 27, 2021
Does an employer have the ability to force an employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccination? Sarah Miller answers that question in an interview with CTV News.
The Newest Associate at JSS Barristers
December 1, 2020
JSS Barristers is pleased to announce Daniel Mills has joined the firm as an associate; practicing in the areas of general commercial litigation, insolvency & restructuring, employment and construction.
Stacy Petriuk QC, Successfully Re-Elected as LSA Bencher
November 17, 2020
Firm partner, Stacy Petriuk QC, successfully ran for re-election as a Bencher with the Law Society of Alberta. Stacy received over 1,900 votes, the most of any nominee.
Re-Elect Stacy Petriuk QC, for LSA Bencher
November 1, 2020
Benchers are a 24-member board that governs the Law Society of Alberta ("LSA"), 20 of whom are elected by other lawyers. They serve a three year-term and are responsible for the governance of the LSA and adjudication of the profession as regulators that are committed to helping lawyers achieve the highest levels of professional and ethical standards.
JSS Barristers Supports Orange Shirt Day
September 30, 2020
On September 30, we show our support for Orange Shirt Day, an opportunity to encourage open, meaningful discussion about the effect and legacy of Residential Schools in Canada.
We wear our orange shirts in support of these discussions and for those whose lives have been affected.
JSS Barristers Remains Among Top General Commercial Litigation Firms in Alberta According to Chambers Global.
September 19, 2020
For the second consecutive year, JSS Barristers maintains a band 2 ranking for commercial litigation in Alberta, sitting among the top firms in the province.
Best Lawyers: Sabri M. Shawa, QC, FCIArb, Named Lawyer of the Year in Alternative Dispute Resolution. 7 Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for 2020.
August 19, 2020
We are happy to announce that Sabri M. Shawa, QC, FCIArb, has been named Lawyer of the Year in alternative dispute resolution. An incredible recognition for a lawyer of Sabri’s calibre. Additionally, the following lawyers have been recognized for their work by The Best Lawyers in Canada...
The Story of the Roy Snyder and Hutz Rooms
August 14, 2020
During the firm's office renovations of 2014, the renovation committee was engaged in a hot topic debate: what do we name our new meeting rooms on the 7th floor?
Benchmark Litigation: Three partners named to Top 40 & Under Hot List
August 4, 2020
Three partners have been named to Benchmark Litigation's Top 40 & Under Hot List.
CBC - "After her toaster oven caught fire, Ontario Woman was told by Whirlpool to take it up with a company in China"
May 28, 2020
In an interview with CBC, Robert Hawkes QC informs the reader that while consumer laws differ across the country, they all include an implied warranty that goes beyond the ones that's issued by the manufacturer or retailer.
Edmonton Journal - "Get ready for a wave of post-pandemic lawsuits, Alberta Lawyers say"
April 27, 2020
"The post COVID-19 world will be awash in lawsuits and other forms of litigation, as people turn to the courts to help sort through the pandemic's wreckage, Alberta lawyers say." - Jonny Wakefield.
Legal 500 Ranks JSS Barristers Among the Top Boutique Dispute Resolution Firms in Alberta for 2019
January 3, 2019
For the second year in a row, JSS Barristers has been ranked as one of the top boutique dispute resolution firms in Alberta.