Robyn Graham

Robyn Graham practices in general civil litigation, maintaining a broad practice with specialized focus in areas of administrative law, construction law including builders’ liens, professional negligence, corporate & commercial litigation, environmental and oil & gas litigation.

Education

Originally from Paris, Ontario, Robyn graduated from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Arts, with Distinction, in History as well as a Master of Arts, with Distinction, in History. Upon relocating to Alberta, Robyn graduated from the University of Alberta with a Juris Doctor, with Distinction.

Civil Litigation Experience

Robyn joined JSS Barristers in 2021 after articling and practicing at a reputable regional firm in Edmonton, Alberta. During her time there, she obtained significant experience in civil litigation and family law. Robyn continues to represent both individual and corporate clients in the Provincial Court of Alberta, Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Court of Appeal of Alberta, the Federal Court of Canada and various administrative tribunals and boards. Robyn approaches her practice with logical sensibility and with a client-centered approach that focuses on cost-effectiveness, efficiency and candor.

Community

Robyn has been heavily involved in volunteering with the Edmonton Community Legal Centre, Civil Claims Duty Counsel and Student Legal Services, an organization which assists low-income individuals and families in attaining access to justice.

Robyn continued to volunteer with similar initiatives, assisting with various access to justice initiatives and helping people navigate the judicial system.

Robyn worked as a Legal Research and Writing Fellow with the University of Alberta Faculty of Law assisting in educating first-year law students. She continues to engage with the University of Alberta Faculty and University of Calgary Faculty to mentor and judge regional moot competitions.

Publications

"Insurance Contracts and Promissory Estoppel"
JSSBarristers.ca, June 28, 2022
Co-Author

"Fortuity as an Essential Element of "All-Risk" Insurance Policies"
JSSBarristers.ca, June 21, 2022
Author