Lawson Lundell's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog follows new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Practice Expertise
- Employment and Labor
- Commercial Litigation
- Administrative Law
Areas of Practice
- Employment and Labor
- Commercial Litigation
- Administrative Law
- Litigation
WSG Practice Industries
Profile
Jennie is a seasoned litigation and arbitration lawyer who advises and represents clients in complex disputes across a range of industries. She has vast experience acting in the oil and gas, energy, construction, and commercial real estate industries.
Jennie has a comprehensive background in litigating complex commercial contract disputes and contentious shareholder matters. She also regularly represents owners, contractors, and subcontractors in construction disputes arising from major development and infrastructure projects, and for landlords and tenants in a wide range of commercial real estate disputes, including leasing, development, and financing matters.
In addition to her commercial litigation and arbitration practice, Jennie advises and represents governments and private-sector entities involved in Indigenous rights litigation, including matters engaging consultation, accommodation, and treaty obligations.
Jennie has represented clients at all levels of court in Alberta and has appeared before several arbitration tribunals and a wide range of administrative and regulatory boards. Known for a practical and strategic approach to dispute resolution, Jennie works closely with clients to manage risk and achieve efficient, results-focused outcomes in complex and high-stakes matters.
Jennie has a comprehensive background in litigating complex commercial contract disputes and contentious shareholder matters. She also regularly represents owners, contractors, and subcontractors in construction disputes arising from major development and infrastructure projects, and for landlords and tenants in a wide range of commercial real estate disputes, including leasing, development, and financing matters.
In addition to her commercial litigation and arbitration practice, Jennie advises and represents governments and private-sector entities involved in Indigenous rights litigation, including matters engaging consultation, accommodation, and treaty obligations.
Jennie has represented clients at all levels of court in Alberta and has appeared before several arbitration tribunals and a wide range of administrative and regulatory boards. Known for a practical and strategic approach to dispute resolution, Jennie works closely with clients to manage risk and achieve efficient, results-focused outcomes in complex and high-stakes matters.
Bar Admissions
Ontario (2014)
Alberta (2015)
Education
Queen's University (J.D., 2013)
University of Victoria (B.A., 2009)
Areas of Practice
- Employment and Labor
- Commercial Litigation
- Administrative Law
- Litigation
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
* Representing directors, officers and issuers in enforcement proceedings before the Alberta Securities Commission.
* Assisting and representing clients involved in complex construction disputes, with a particular emphasis on energy projects.
* Representing property taxpayers in administrative hearings before property tax assessment review boards and in related judicial review proceedings.
* Providing advice with respect to employment law matters and representing both employers and employees in wrongful dismissal disputes.
* Representing parties in a broad range of contract and tort-based commercial disputes.
Professional Associations
Rankings & Recognition
* Benchmark Canada: The Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys 2026: Future Star
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2022-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Labour & Employment Law
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2022-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Professional Activities and Experience
* Law Society of Alberta, Member
* Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners, Member
* The Advocates Society, Member
* Canadian Bar Association, Member
* Calgary Bar Association, Member
* Association of Women Lawyers, Member
* Representing directors, officers and issuers in enforcement proceedings before the Alberta Securities Commission.
* Assisting and representing clients involved in complex construction disputes, with a particular emphasis on energy projects.
* Representing property taxpayers in administrative hearings before property tax assessment review boards and in related judicial review proceedings.
* Providing advice with respect to employment law matters and representing both employers and employees in wrongful dismissal disputes.
* Representing parties in a broad range of contract and tort-based commercial disputes.
Professional Associations
Rankings & Recognition
* Benchmark Canada: The Guide to Canada's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys 2026: Future Star
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2022-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Labour & Employment Law
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2022-2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Corporate & Commercial Litigation
Professional Activities and Experience
* Law Society of Alberta, Member
* Young Canadian Arbitration Practitioners, Member
* The Advocates Society, Member
* Canadian Bar Association, Member
* Calgary Bar Association, Member
* Association of Women Lawyers, Member
Blogs
Labour & Employment Law Blog
Lawson Lundell's Labour and Employment Law Blog provides updates on the most recent legal developments impacting the Canadian workplace and offers practical tips for employers. We cover a range of topics, including labour relations, employment law, collective bargaining, human rights, employment standards, employment equity, workers' compensation, business immigration, privacy, occupational health and safety and pensions and employee benefits.
North of 60 Blog
Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.
Pensions and Employee Benefits Law Blog
Lawson Lundell's Pension and Employee Benefits Law Blog provides updates on the most recent legal developments impacting pension and employee benefit plans. We cover a range of topics, including recent case law and changes to relevant provincial and federal legislation.
Privacy & Data Management Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.
The Business Law Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Meet our Firms and Professionals
WSG’s member firms include legal, investment banking and accounting experts across industries and on a global scale. We invite you to meet our member firms and professionals.