Lawson Lundell's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog follows new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Practice Expertise
- Aboriginal Law
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Constitutional Law
Areas of Practice
- Aboriginal Law
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Constitutional Law
- Employment and Labor
- Energy
- Environmental
- Litigation
- Native Peoples
- Public Law
- Public Utility and Regulatory View More
Profile
Clara practices primarily in the area of energy and regulatory law with a focus on public utility regulation, administrative and environmental law. She advises private sector, public sector and government clients on a broad range of matters before regulatory boards and the courts including, market rules and compliance, toll design, facilities applications, aboriginal and public consultation.
Clara has appeared as counsel before administrative tribunals in Alberta and the Northwest Territories and regularly assists clients on proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission. Clara also acts for clients with respect to matters before the British Columbia Utilities Commission and the National Energy Board.
Clara has appeared at all levels of the Alberta court, including numerous matters before the Alberta Court of Appeal. Clara has trial experience and participated as counsel at a Coroner's Inquest in the Northwest Territories.
Clara has appeared as counsel before administrative tribunals in Alberta and the Northwest Territories and regularly assists clients on proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission. Clara also acts for clients with respect to matters before the British Columbia Utilities Commission and the National Energy Board.
Clara has appeared at all levels of the Alberta court, including numerous matters before the Alberta Court of Appeal. Clara has trial experience and participated as counsel at a Coroner's Inquest in the Northwest Territories.
Bar Admissions
Alberta (2009)
Northwest Territories (2009)
British Columbia (2011)
Education
University of British Columbia (B.A., 2001)
Queen's University (Masters of Public Administration, 2004)
University of Alberta (LL.B., 2008)
Areas of Practice
- Aboriginal Law
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Constitutional Law
- Employment and Labor
- Energy
- Environmental
- Litigation
- Native Peoples
- Public Law
- Public Utility and Regulatory
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Counsel to parties before the Alberta Utilities Commission regarding challenges to rules of the independent system operator
Professional Associations
*Law Society of British Columbia, Member
*Law Society of Alberta, Member
*Canadian Bar Association, Member
*Vancouver Bar Association, Member
Counsel to parties before the Alberta Utilities Commission regarding challenges to rules of the independent system operator
Professional Associations
*Law Society of British Columbia, Member
*Law Society of Alberta, Member
*Canadian Bar Association, Member
*Vancouver Bar Association, Member
Blogs
Environmental, Indigenous and Natural Resources Blog
Lawson Lundell's Environmental, Indigenous and Natural Resources Blog focuses on environmental, indigenous and natural resources law, as well as related litigation. Included are summaries of significant cases from Canadian appellate courts, changes in the legal framework governing resource development including energy and climate change policy, and key decisions from the more influential regulatory bodies in Canada.
Labour & Employment Law Blog
Lawson Lundell's Labour and Employment Law Blog provides updates on the most recent legal developments impacting the Canadian workplace and offers practical tips for employers. We cover a range of topics, including labour relations, employment law, collective bargaining, human rights, employment standards, employment equity, workers' compensation, business immigration, privacy, occupational health and safety and pensions and employee benefits.
North of 60 Blog
Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.
Pensions and Employee Benefits Law Blog
Lawson Lundell's Pension and Employee Benefits Law Blog provides updates on the most recent legal developments impacting pension and employee benefit plans. We cover a range of topics, including recent case law and changes to relevant provincial and federal legislation.
Privacy & Data Management Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.
The Business Law Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
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