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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.
14 of our lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to announce that 14 of our lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Duncan...
Welcome Articling Student Jennalee Steadman to DCLLP
Happy to welcome articling student Jennalee Steadman to DCLLP! Jennalee Steadman obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction) from the University of Calgary. She completed her Juris Doctor (with Distinction) from the University of Alberta in 2023. In...
Welcome Articling Student Talisa Pon to DCLLP
Happy to welcome articling student Talisa Pon to DCLLP! Talisa Pon earned her Bachelor of Commerce (2015) and completed her Juris Doctor (2023) at the University of Alberta. In law school she volunteered with Student Legal Services and the Edmonton Community Legal...
Welcome Associate Lawyer Emma Himsl
Duncan Craig LLP is pleased to welcome associate lawyer Emma Himsl to the firm. Emma's area of practice is within our Estate Solutions practice group.
Welcome Articling Student Karyna Omelchenko to DCLLP
Happy to welcome articling student Karyna Omelchenko to DCLLP! Karyna graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (with Distinction) in 2016. In June 2022, she obtained her Juris Doctor (with Distinction). During law school,...
Duncan Craig Announces New Partner
The partners at Duncan Craig LLP are pleased to announce that Fiona Ellington has joined the partnership. Fiona graduated from the University of Alberta and received her J.D. (with distinction) in the spring of 2012. She was called to the Alberta Bar in August of...
In special memory of our friend and colleague, John M. Hope, KC (1943-2022)
The lawyers and staff of Duncan Craig LLP lost a loved and revered colleague, mentor and friend, John M. Hope, KC, on December 28, 2022. Mr. Hope was a pillar of Duncan Craig LLP, steadfastly serving the firm and innumerable clients since 1968. Mr. Hope will be...
Welcome Articling Student Etomilade Oduola to DCLLP
Happy to welcome articling student Etomilade Oduola to DCLLP! Etomilade is a law graduate of of Obafemi Awolowo University and obtained his LLM from University of Lagos, Nigeria and a Certificate in leadership from London Business School. As a practicing lawyer in...