Current events, announcements, and other happenings at JSS Barristers.
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.
Darel G. Samuelson joins JSS Barristers as counsel
August 4, 2020
JSS Barristers is pleased to announced that Darel G. Samuelson has joined the firm as counsel as of August 1, 2020. Darel brings over four decades of experience in law.
CTV Calgary - "Businesses face potential pandemic liability"
June 19, 2020
Oliver Ho responds to Dr. Deena Hinshaw's warning that organizations are exposing themselves to liability when they don't follow provincial guidelines in this CTV News piece.
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.
Angad Bedi selected to UNHCR Canada's Young Leaders Committee (ON)
May 6, 2020
Congratulations to JSS Barristers articling student, Angad Bedi, for his selection to UNHCR Canada's Young Leaders Committee (ON).
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.
JSS Barristers Home to Nine Litigation Stars and Four Future Stars According to Benchmark Litigation
November 7, 2018
In total, 13 of our lawyers were named by Benchmark Litigation as litigation stars or future stars. Congratulations to everyone for this well-deserved recognition for your hard work and dedication to your clients.
JSS Barristers Partners with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
September 11, 2018
At JSS Barristers, we've long been supporters of diversity and inclusion in the Calgary community and beyond. We firmly believe that diversity is our strength, and it's one of the core pillars that our firm was founded upon. Diversity continues to be a guiding principle at our firm. Today, our lawyers and staff actively participate in the greater community to promote JSS Barristers' values of diversity and inclusivity.
Canadian Lawyer Magazine: JSS Barristers Named in Top 10 Civil Litigation Boutique for Fifth Consecutive Year
August 3, 2018
JSS Barristers has been recognized by Canadian Lawyer Magazine as one of the top 10 civil litigation boutiques in Canada, voted on by lawyers, in-house counsel and clients from across Canada.
Answering the Call From the Calgary Drop-In Centre
July 1, 2018
In July of 2018, the Calgary Drop-In Centre issued a request for a donation of water bottles, noting that a recent bout of high temperatures posed an increased risk for dehydration. JSS Barristers dropped off five boxes of water bottles, which were put to quick use by Calgarians in need.
JSS Barristers Participates in the Justicia Project
February 5, 2018
JSS Barristers is pleased to announce our participation in the Justicia Project, a Law Societies initiative with the aim of supporting the retention and advancement of women lawyers in the profession.
Carsten Jensen QC, FCI Arb will serve as our designated Diversity Officer and lead the firm's participation in this initiative, along with our managing partner, Stacy Petriuk.
JSS Barristers Recognized by Benchmark For 2018
January 18, 2018
Benchmark has released its list of Litigation Stars for 2018 with 10 JSS Barristers lawyers making the list.
JSS Barristers Recognized by The Legal 500 For 2018
January 10, 2018
JSS Barristers has been recognized by The Legal 500 as a leading firm in 2018.
Additionally, Carsten Jensen QC, FCIArb has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Dispute Resolution.
JSS Barristers Recognized by Best Lawyers For 2018
January 3, 2018
JSS Barristers has been recognized by Best Lawyers for 2018 in the practice areas of alternative dispute resolution, class action litigation, corporate and commercial litigation, defamation and media law, and personal injury litigation.
Maureen McCartney-Cameron Elected as President of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA)
December 5, 2017
Congratulations to Maureen McCartney-Cameron on Her Recent Election as President of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA)
Zoolights
November 1, 2017
JSS Barristers is excited to be presenting Calgary's Favourite Holiday Tradition, ZOOLIGHTS again this year! This year marks the 20th year of ZOOLIGHTS and it is sure to be the most glow-tastic yet!
Hitting the Links to Support Student Legal Assistance
July 12, 2017
Supporting legal aid programs like Student Legal Assistance is a proud tradition at JSS. Many of us began our journeys as attorneys at programs like Student Legal Assistance, who provide vital legal support for the less advantaged in our community. JSS Barristers has taken part in the SLA Charity Classic golf tournament for a number of years, and while we can't say that we are all-star golfers, it is an event we look forward to every year. (July 2017)
Planes to Africa
July 1, 2017
A hallmark of the JSS Barristers annual reception are the creative invitations that are sent out to attendees. Our invites for the 2016 reception consisted of an old-school, balsa wood, elastic band airplane. With the help of Colin Glassco at the Glassco Foundation, the leftover plans were sent to Gwembe Valley in Zambia, Africa, where the children have very little to nothing in the way of toys. The smiles on their faces said it all!
JSS Barristers Joins the Calgary Humane Society’s Dog Jog
June 3, 2017
In June of 2017, Andrew Wilson organized a team of JSSers take part in the Calgary Humane Society's Dog Jog to help out our furry friends and encourage adoption of pets! (June 2017)
JSS Barristers “Highly Recommended” by Benchmark For 2016
May 15, 2016
Benchmark has released its rankings for 2016, and JSS Barristers has achieved the top "Highly Recommended" status for Alberta.
JSS Barristers Ranked A Leading Dispute Resolution Firm For 2015 by Chambers & Partners
December 3, 2015
Chambers Global (Chambers & Partners) has released its rankings for 2015, and JSS Barristers has been ranked as a leading dispute resolution firm for 2015