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Tayla Basawa

Associate, Calgary

Tayla began her career as a summer student in 2023. She completed her articling term in 2024 and was called to the Bar in 2025.
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Experience

Tayla practices civil litigation, including bodily injury, commercial, and insurance law. Additionally, Tayla assists in advising First Nations on various litigation matters.

Tayla has appeared in matters before the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. She has also assisted with matters before the Court of King’s Bench of Saskatchewan. Tayla employs a client-centred approach to resolving disputes and aims to deliver efficient and practical solutions for her clients.

Tayla graduated from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law. During law school, Tayla volunteered with Student Legal Assistance, where she gained experience assisting clients with various civil matters and strengthened her advocacy skills. Before law school, Tayla graduated with distinction and received an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Mount Royal University.

Education

J.D., University of Calgary, 2024
B.A. (Hons), Mount Royal University, 2021

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

  • Called to the Alberta Bar in 2025
  • Member of the Law Society of Alberta
  • Member of the Calgary Bar Association

Articles

Liability First, Repairs Later: Case Comment on Murray v. Windsor Brunello

Quebec (Attorney General) v Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan, 2024 SCC 39: Expanding the Application of the Honour of the Crown