Experience
Alessia practices employment law and represents employers on a variety of employment related issues. She has appeared in matters before the Provincial Court of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench.
Alessia enjoys advocating on behalf of her clients and identifying practical goals for them. She focuses on collaboration with her clients in order to develop practical strategies that will ultimately benefit her clients and lead to successful outcomes. Alessia is a believer in alternative dispute resolution and understands the value of efficient and timely outcomes for her clients.
Education
J.D., Thompson Rivers University (Dean’s List), 2018
B.A. (Honours), University of Calgary, 2015
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 2022
Called to the Alberta Bar in 2019
Member of the Canadian Bar Association
Member of the Law Society of Alberta
Articles
Words Matter. Context Matters More. Baker and Employment Contract Provisions - DWF Canada
Is Your Employee’s Service Longer Than You Think? Lessons from the Falkenberg Decision - DWF Canada
Timing Isn't Everything – Until It Is: Two Alberta Cases of Post-Leave Termination - DWF Canada
Privacy & the Workplace - DWF Canada
Double Recovery and the Right of Subrogation: A Case Summary of Cowley v Skyjack Inc., et al., 2020 ONSC 1718 - DWF Canada
To Save or Not to Save, Liability is the Question: The Good Samaritan Defence in property cases - DWF Canada