- Julie Gagnon and Matthew Woodley spoke at the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) seminar, as a part of LESA's Advocacy Series. " Matthew presented on April 20th, on the "Final Argument- The Last Chance to Persuade". Julie will be presenting on May 19th, 2010 for the session on "Motions- How to Succeed in Chambers. All sessions are held at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton.
- Congratulations to one of our partners, Fred Kozak. In January 2010 he began a 2 year term as President of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association.
- Tim Mavko chaired and Matt Woodley instructed a training program for the Legal Education Society of Alberta called Civil Litigation - The Final Argument. This day-long continuing education program for lawyers washeld April 15, 2010 in Calgary and April 22, 2010 in Edmonton.
- RMRF would like to congratulate Sheila McNaughtan, for receiving her Queen's Counsel (Q.C) designation. This designation recognizes her exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession. We are very proud to have her on our team.
We are pleased to announce that six of our lawyers are featured among Canada's leaders in The 2010 LEXPERT edition (January). Among those listed under "Big Deals" are Donald Lucky, John Paul Janssens and Mark Hildebrand. Listed under "Top 10 Business Cases of 2009" are Fred Kozak, Jeremy Taitinger and Matt Woodley. LEXPERT is considered a pre-eminent resource for US-based lawyers seeking Canadian counsel. The guide features those identified by LEXPERT as leading practitioners (Most Frequently Recommended) in their respective areas of practise and regional markets. Recommendations are based on peer and client reviews conducted by LEXPERT the prior year. - We are very proud to announce RMRF has two new partners. Congratulations to Jeremy Taitinger and Mark Hildebrand.
- On January 28, Rick Ewasiuk was a presenter at the Canadian Bar Association of Alberta Conference, which was held in Calgary, AB.
- We would like to welcome back Matthew Woodley to the firm. Matt spent 2009 at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia working on his Masters of Law, specializing in Media, Communications, and Information Technology.
- RMRF was proud to be a Gold Level Sponsor at this year's University of Alberta's Law Show 2010. This year's show helped to benefit the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters. This event took place on January 15 and 16, 2010
- RMRF was a silver sponsor in the 2009 AAMD&C conference (Alberta Association of Municipal Districts & Counties). RMRF had the pleasure of introducing the keynote speaker, Mark Sutherland, who has won multiple awards in his chuckwagon racing career.
- RMRF would like to congratulate Katharine Holland, Anna Turcza-Karhut, Nayha Acharya, and Daina Young on becoming our newest associates.
RMRF was a platinum sponsor for the 2009 AUMA Convention & AMSC tradeshow, which was Nov.4-6th in Calgary. RMRF was the Casual Legal Service Provider for AMSC and hosted a pre-conference legal session and a breakfast for the municipal representatives.
RMRF was a proud sponsor of the charity cocktail party "The SnowBall". This event occurred November 19th, 2009 and raised money for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. Last year's fundraiser raised $11,000 for the Cross Cancer Institute's 'Patient Wish List', purchasing much needed pressure relieving mattresses at the Cross.
- We welcome Aisling Ryan to RMRF as our new articling student.
- Fred Kozak and Jeremy Taitinger spoke at the National CBA Civil Litigation Section & Insurance Law Section CLE Conference on October 23, 24, 2009 in Banff, Alberta. Click Here.
- On September 10, 11, 2009, Carol Zukiwski spoke at the Alberta Assessors' Association Fall Symposium at the Nakoda Lodge in Morley, Alberta. Click here.
- RMRF welcomes our new articling student, Dylan Esch to the firm.
- Congratulations to Paul Greep on becoming our newest Associate.
- On June 17, 2009 Mark Hildebrand and Stephanie Gerow spoke at the Construction Law Strategies for 2009: Risk Redefined Seminar.
- We welcome Taylor Little and Danielle Massing to RMRF> Both are first year U of A Law Students, and will be summer students with the firm until August 2009.
- Sheila McNaughtan and Carol Zukwiski spoke at the Alberta Municipal Lawyers Conference in Red Deer on June 4 and 5, 2009. Click here
- Sheila McNaughtan was a panelist at the LESA "Appellate Advocacy" seminar on May 22, 2009. Click here.
- We are pleased to welcome Anna Turcza-Karhut and Daina Young to RMRF as our new articling students.
- Donald C.I Lucky has been selected to be included in the International Who's Who of Public Procurement Lawyers, 2009, and the International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, 2010.
- Tim Mavko spoke at the Legal Education Society of Alberta "Construction Law" seminar on April 7, 2009 (Edmonton) and April 16, 2009 (Calgary). Click here.
- Carol Zukiwski spoke at the Alberta Assessor's Association Conference on April 30, 2009. Click Here.
- Carol Zukiwski and Julie Gagnon spoke at the Foundation of Administrative Justice Conference, held on April 30, 2009. Click here.
- On January 15, 2009, Doris Bonora spoke at CAFE's "Papering the Relationship: Dealing with Pre or Post Nuptial agreements." Click here.
- Congratulations to Michael McCabe on being selected for inclusion in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Click here.
- We are pleased to welcome Stephanie Gerow to RMRF. Stephanie joins the Corporate/Commercial Law Teams.
- Congratulations to Don Lucky on being selected by his peers in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Click here.
- Don Lucky and Tim Mavko spoke at the Canadian Institute's 2nd Annual Managing Risk in Construction Contracts seminar. Click here.
- Nick Parker was a panellist at The Law Society of Alberta's Media and Law Seminar on October 18, 2008. Click here.
- Paul Greep, Katharine Holland and Nayha Archarya join RMRF as new articling students. All three are a welcome addition to the firm.
- We are pleased to welcome Mark Hildebrand to RMRF. Mark is a graduate of the U of A Law School and was called to the Alberta bar in 2005. He joins our Corporate and Commercial Law Teams.
- Carol Zukiwski presented on "Current Cases" at the Assessor's Association Fall Symposium in Camrose on September 5, 2008.
- Congratulations to one of our partners, Denis Noël. He has been re-appointed by the Government of Alberta as the Public Representative to the governing Council of the Alberta Association of Architects.
- Matthew Woodley has been awarded the Viscount Bennett Scholarship, administered by the Law Society of Alberta. Click here.
- We are pleased to welcome Christopher Spasoff to RMRF. Christopher is a graduate of the U of A Law School and was called to the Alberta bar in 2005. He joins our Litigation and Construction Law Teams and brings with him a strong background and solid experience in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety, Construction, Media and Commercial Litigation.
- Tim Mavko was a guest instructor at the University of Notre Dame's Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop in August, 2008.
- Fred Kozak presented at the American Association for Justice. Click here.
- Fred Kozak was a keynote speaker at the legal education conference for the Atlantic Provinces Lawyers Association. Click here.
- RMRF was once again a hole sponsor at the 19th Annual Servus Credit Union "Spirit of Caring" Golf Tournament held on June 12. Click here.
- Doris Bonora was the keynote speaker for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 12, 2008 at Edmonoton City Hall.
- RMRF was a proud sponsor for the Shepherd's Care Foundation 12th Annual Good Walk Golf Tournament. Click here.
- RMRF was a proud sponsor at the 2008 Municipal Administration Leadership Workshop (Mountain Refresher). Click here.
- Fred Kozak, Q.C & Matthew Woodley presented at the Canadian Association of Journalists National Conference. Click here.
- Congratulations to Fred Kozak Q.C, Matthew Woodley and Jeremy Taitinger for successfully responding to the government's stay application in Morrow v. Zhang. The Court's decision was rendered on February 25 -- a few weeks after the Court struck down the $4,000.00 cap on pain and suffering claims for soft-tissue injury victims. Click here.
- Kathryn Durkin spoke at the Inaugural Conference of the Association of Canadian Assessors' Counsel in Ottawa on May 9, 2008.
- Carol Zukiwski participated on the legal panel at the AAA Spring Conference on April 25, 2008. The Conference was held held at the Carriage House Inn in Calgary.
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