Associate

Filippo Titi

Filippo Titi is an Associate at JSS Barristers. His practice spans the areas of civil and commercial litigation, including corporate & commercial disputes, employment matters & professional negligence claims, as well as administrative & constitutional law.

Education

Born and raised in Calgary, Filippo graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Arts, with distinction in political science, and from the University of Alberta with a Juris Doctor, with distinction. While in law school, Filippo worked for the Centre for Constitutional Studies, writing articles on constitutional law topics to educate the general public about their constitutional rights. Filippo also interned as a Research Associate for the Ghana Center for Democratic Development in Accra, Ghana in 2014. In addition to his academic endeavours, Filippo was involved in the Faculty of Law’s Law Show production, co-leading the singing group.

Community

Filippo is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association. He is currently the Co-Chair of the CBA Alberta Alternative Dispute Resolution South Section, and the Chair of the CBA National Constitutional and Human Rights Law Section. Filippo is also an active volunteer with Pro Bono Law Alberta.

Civil Litigation Career

Filippo joined JSS Barristers in 2021 after articling and practicing at a regional law firm in Calgary, Alberta, where he gained significant experience in civil litigation. Filippo has successfully represented clients in the Provincial Court of Alberta, Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, and Court of Appeal of Alberta. Since joining JSS Barristers, Filippo has acted for clients in domestic and international commercial arbitrations. Filippo takes a practical, cost-effective approach to his practice that focuses on his client’s needs and goals. He provides his clients with thoughtful analysis of their cases to achieve the most optimal outcome.

Awards & Recognition

Filippo has been recognized by Best Lawyers Canada in their list of Ones to Watch in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This recognition is given to associates for their outstanding professional excellence.

Publications

“Ten Years after Carter: The Evolution of a Legal Framework and Significant Shortcomings Related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in Canada”

Annual Review of Civil Litigation 2025, Thomson Reuters
Co-author with Sarah Miller

"Am I Valid? Unpacking Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts"

JSS Barristers.ca, June 12, 2024 
Co-author with Simon McCleary

Am I Valid? Unpacking Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts

Jun 12, 2024

Termination clauses in employment contracts can limit the amount of severance owed to an employee terminated without cause. But are they enforceable? Simon McCleary and Filippo Titi unpack this complex and evolving area of employment law.

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Practice Areas