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Thought Leadership Legal Articles, Community Initiatives, & Firm Announcements.
Stay informed with the latest news from Duncan Craig LLP.
This section features thought leadership articles written by our lawyers on key legal topics, updates on our involvement in community initiatives, sponsorships, and charitable efforts in Edmonton and beyond. We also highlight upcoming events, legal seminars, and speaking engagements where our lawyers share their knowledge.
Additionally, we share firm announcements, including new hires, partner promotions, and professional achievements. Check back regularly for insights and updates from our firm.
Duncan Craig LLP Steps up and Dresses Up
Be Seen in a Suit Day, created by partner Phil Renaud, QC, started as a fun way to raise some money for our Duncan Craig Community Fund. 33 lawyers competed, and we had three winners. Best Dressed Male went to Percy Odynak, QC and a tie for Best Dressed Female went to...
Duncan Craig Helps Wrap Gifts for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous
This morning 9 staff members and 1 associate wrapped gifts for 630 CHED Santas Anonymous. It has been nearly six decades since 630 CHED Santas Anonymous began. From delivering gifts to 600 children the first year in 1955 to the 25,000 kids they help with each passing...
Duncan Craig LLP Employment Webinar
Ronald Smith, Partner in Employment and Construction Litigation, will speak at the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: "Employment Law: Hot Topics in Canada in 2014 and Beyond." This event is scheduled for December 1, 2014 from 10:00am - 12:00pm (MST). Some of the...
Duncan Craig LLP Walks a Mile
Yesterday a group of male Duncan Craig LLP lawyers and staff traded in their dress shoes for high heels and joined the hundreds of men in Sir Winston Churchill Square for the YWCA Walk a Mile in her Shoes. The event helps women and their children as they take steps to...
Congratulations to our Laurel Award Winners
Today we celebrated the innovation and creativity of non profit organizations in Edmonton and surrounding communities at the 20th Duncan Craig LLP Laurel Awards. From the 36 nominated programs, the winners are: GOLD: No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation Remembrance...
Duncan Craig LLP Welcomes Articling Student
We are pleased to welcome Navreet Atwal, who has joined our Drayton Valley Office as an articling student. Navreet completed his law degree at the University of Calgary, prior to which he attended the University of Alberta for his undergraduate degrees. He has a...
Hyman (Hy) Shandling, QC
It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our former partner and friend Hy Shandling. In a statement on behalf of Duncan Craig, Managing Partner of Duncan Craig, Darren Bieganek, QC, describes Hy as “a kind and considerate man and a brilliant...
Darren Bieganek, QC named Best Lawyers – Lawyer of the Year
Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named Darren Bieganek, QC as Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year for Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law" in Edmonton for 2015. Only a single lawyer in each specialty...