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Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
In a recent case involving Uber the Supreme Court of Canada deals with Access to Justice. The Honourable Justice Russell Brown speaks about Access to Justice here.
The Pre-Show
Introduction
Donna Purcell Q.C., Lawyers vs Talent A2J : Virtual Edition – Right Side of History
Global A2J Alliance
Buddha Stretch, King Charles, Kelli Forman, Helena Rickards, Vanessa Rickards, Stephen tWitch Boss
Cast
Emcees
Joe Whitbread, Jo(e) Social Media Inc.
Jaqueline Biollo, MBA, Executive Director, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
Tyler Nightingale, Chapman Riebeek LLP
Land Acknowledgement
Andrea Menard, Indigenous Initiatives Liaison, Law Society of Alberta
Talent
Brad Diesel, Drag King
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The Turbines
Performers: Lois May (Calgary Public Library), Bob Matthews (Robert C. Matthews Law Firm), Geoff Poelman (Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP), Hon. Justice Glen Poelman (Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta), Master Andy Robertson, Q.C. (Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta)
Candela
Performers: Brenda Gilray, Stryder Hamilton (Bboy Smallz), Jamie Mackinaw, Josée Met, Donna Purcell, Q.C. (Lady Justice), Sebastian Reinhart (Bboy Sabotage), Stacey Tompkins
Choreography: Hannah Joelle
Global A2J Alliance – Soul Elements Company – Mexican Chapter
Performers: Armando Sevilla Angelito, Luis Alberto Barcenas Arceo, Jonathan Raul López Rivera, Dayarleth Urriola Salazar, Alba Maya Sánchez,
Founder and Director: José de Jesús Sánchez Alavarez
Creative Director: Roció Carrada Salem
Global A2J Alliance – A2J Crew – Canadian Chapter
Performers: Thomas Boivin, Gretta Briceno, Danika Duval, Jayden Haase, Lady Justice, Randall Mella, Ajay Musodi, Sharmaine Pagtakhan, Sebastian Reinhart (Bboy Sabotage), Helena Rickards, Vanessa Rickards, Halle Smart (Halle Wood), Mackenzie Smart, Alexandria Wiwchar, Ayden Valdriz, Ethan Valdriz
Choreography: Mr. YouTube, Brother Hood (New York City)
Global A2J Alliance – Creation Global – Global Chapter
Performers: King Charles & Crew
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Global A2J Alliance Coordinator – Rico Martinez, Pound It Hip Hop Studio
Dr. Howard Kislowicz, University of Calgary, Faculty of Law
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Zoom Hijinks
Performers: Christine DeWitt, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP
Chris Samuels, Legal Research and Writing Program Director, Faculty of Law, University of Alberta
Editor: Mike Robertson
The Field Law Band, Field Law LLP
Performers: Mike Doerksen (Fiddle), Andrew Dominy (Banjo), Steve Eichler (Guitar), Jane Freeman (Vocals), Doug Nishimura (Keyboard), Urvil Thakor (Drums), Taylor Woolsey (Vocals)
The Vera Dames
Performers: Jillian Gamez, Weir Bowen LLP, Marissa Tordoff, Dawson Duckett Shaigec & Garcia
One Day More: A Coronavirus Parody, Members of Edmonton’s Theater Community
Performers: Brian Ault, Dustin Cook, Russ Farmer, Stacey Grubb (Director of eHealth Information Governance), Rachel Love Haverkamp, Morgan Kunitz, Tim Lo, Barbara Mah, Christina O’Dell, Joyanne Rudiak, Julia Stanski, Ruth Wong-Miller
Written and Mixed by: Joyanne Rudiak
Girl Brain
Performers: Performers: Alison Dicey, Ellie Heath, Caley Suliak
Director: Belinda Cornish
Film Company: Catapult Pictures (Frederick Kroetsh, David Cullen, Rebecca Campbell)
Film Crew: Frederick Kroetsch
Digital Design: Kevin Hayes
Caroline Stokes, Comedian​
Celebrity Judges
Arman Chak, Bencher at Law Society of Alberta
Mark Facundo, Elias Facundo LLP
Michelle Karasinski, Queck & Associates
Ed Picard, Alberta Counsel
Sarah Rossman, City of Edmonton
Jeremy Schick, Alberta Labour Relations Board
Buddha Stretch
Featured Presenters
Nonye Opara, Pro Bono Law Alberta - Introduction by: Karen Fellowes, DLA Piper
Maria Mitousis, Mitousis Lemieux Howard Law Corporation
Rumana Monzur, Department of Justice Canada
Louanne Moriarty, University of Calgary, Student Legal Assistance
Wayne Barkauskas, Wise Scheible Barkauskas - Introduction by: Donna C. Purcell, Canadian Bar Association (Alberta Branch) – Leader Development Committee
The Cause – Helping the Vulnerable (Video Presentation)
Suzanne Alexander-Smith, Q.C. (Chapman Riebeek LLP), Wayne Barkauskas, Q.C. (Wise Scheible Barkauskas), Amanda Bruin, Shaun MacIsaac, Q.C. (Pittman, MacIsaac & Roy)
The Innovation – Coming Out on the Right Side of History (Video Presentation)
Kathy Parsons (Executive Director, Central Alberta Community Legal Clinic), Suzanne Alexander-Smith, Q.C. (Chapman Riebeek LLP), Jeremy Jablonski (The Coverall Shop), Charlie Bredo (Troubled Monk Brewery), Raoul Bhatt, Donna Purcell, Q.C., Nonye Opara (Executive Director, Pro Bono Law Alberta), Andrew Robertson (retired Master, Mediator/Arbitrator)
Words of Wisdom from The Hon. Jack Major, Retired Supreme Court Justice
Introduction by: Jackie Halpern, Q.C., McLeod Law LLP, President of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
Closing Presenter
Donna Purcell Q.C., Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association COVID-19 Emergency Response Team