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Alessia D'Aversa

Legal Administrative Assistant, Calgary

Alessia joined the business as an associate in 2019 with a background in employment and family law. Currently, Alessia specializes in bodily injury, retail risk and product liability.

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