Robert T. Fooks
MBAPartner
OFFICE: Downtown
I aim to provide practical solutions to help you achieve your business goals.
As a registered trademark agent, Robert has a transaction-based practice where he represents family enterprises, entrepreneurs, banks, and dental and health care professionals in commercial matters, from land development projects, acquisition and divestitures, to commercial leasing. He also assists clients in trademarks and related intellectual property. His combined legal, business, and education backgrounds bring a unique perspective to clients.
Robert is one of McLeod Law's representatives of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, Calgary chapter—as the official legal partner, and the EO Grow program. EO Calgary is an exclusive peer-to-peer network of 130+ influential business owners and acts as a catalyst for entrepreneurs to learn and grow, and enhance their success in business and beyond.
Clients have highly recommended Robert, giving him a rating of 5 out of 5 on Martindale-Hubbell and Canadian-Lawyers.ca.
“I am very impressed with Robert’s knowledge, experience, practical advice, and focus on client service. It is refreshing to work alongside a lawyer who provides excellent value while being cost-effective, and that is one of the most important considerations for a client.”
- Corporate Secretary of an Alberta Micro Brewery
Education
- 2009 Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, Copyright program
- 2006 Intellectual Property Institute of Canada, Trademarks program
- 2002 University of Calgary, MBA
- 1993 University of British Columbia, BSc
Admissions
- 2003 Alberta
Experience
- Represents one of Calgary largest and most well-respected home builders.
- Represented the buyer group of physicians in the acquisition of a multi-million dollar radiology clinic facility.
- General counsel and corporate secretary for Village Brewery, Alberta's best-known craft brewery.
- Represents dental professionals with respect to practice acquisition, lease agreements, and associated contract matters.
- Represents several award-winning restaurants, including recipients of Canada's Top 50 Restaurants, Canada's Top 100 Restaurants and Enroute magazine's Canada's Best Restaurants, chef participants on Chopped Canada, Top Chef Canada All-Stars, and The Final Table.
- Represents Alberta’s largest dental service organization (DSO) handling acquisitions and related matters.
Resources
Story
Robert Fooks, Partner
- Recognition
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HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Robert comes highly recommended by clients, giving him a 5 out of 5 ("Silver" rating) by Martindale-Hubbell.
- Robert is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 as "One to Watch" for his work in Corporate Law
- Recognized as "Top 40 Under 40" by Calgary Inc. Magazine, 2007
RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE
- Interviewed for "Filling in the Gap with Value Added Services", Business in Calgary, 2019
- Quoted in “The merits of community development and University of Calgary Management Award of Excellence recipient, Eva Frieson,” Alberta Venture Magazine, 2012
- Interviewed for “Studying to be a Double Threat,” The Globe and Mail, 2008
- Memberships
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- Law Society of Alberta
- Canadian Bar Association
- Mortgage Loans Association of Alberta
- Registered Trade-mark Agent
- Entrepreneurs Organization, Calgary Chapter
- Entrepreneurs Organization Accelerator Program, Calgary Chapter
- Community
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- Calgary Reads
- Member, Board of Directors
- Homes for Heroes Foundation
- Trout Unlimited Canada
- Committee member
- University of Calgary Haskayne School of Business
- Member, Management Advisory Council
- Judge, case competition
- Social Venture Partners, FastPitch Competition
- Judge and coach
- Calgary Youth Science Fair
- Judge
- Calgary Chamber, Small Business Awards
- Judge, 2013-2015
- Calgary Stampede Corporate Relations
- Committee member
- Fooks Family Scholarship for Business, Law and Community Involvement
- Founder
- Calgary Reads
- Teaching Roles & Speaking Engagements
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TEACHING ROLES
INSTRUCTOR
Governance: Boards, board advisors and the need for governance
InterGen MasterClass
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Law
University of Calgary, Continuing Education
INSTRUCTOR
Global Environment of Business
University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business
INSTRUCTOR
Real Estate Development Certificate Program
University of Calgary, Continuing Education
SESSIONAL INSTRUCTOR
Business and Business Law Course
University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business
(Faculties of Entrepreneurship and Business Environment)
INSTRUCTOR
Risk Management and Business Law, Students in Free Enterprise Program
Mount Royal University
INSTRUCTOR
Bridging the Gap for Foreign-Trained Accountants
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
SPEAKER
Transitioning to the new normal – the legal perspective
Entrepreneurs' Organization Calgary Chapter, Webinar, May 2020
Speaker
123 Dentist, March 2020
Moderator
Evening with the Entrepreneurs
Small Business Week, October 2019
PANELIST
Outsourcing Legal Work/Staffing Alternatives
LESA Alberta Legal Technology Conference, May 2018
SPEAKER
Negotiable Alternatives in Today’s Commercial Leasing Market
2017 Annual Real Estate Update, February 2017
PRESENTER
Legal Considerations for Creative Startups
PARKFORUM, April 2016
PRESENTER
Lease Management Strategies During a Recession
Calgary Chamber, Leaders Lunch, January 2016
PRESENTER
Legal Considerations for Your Practice
Doctors YYC, November 2015
PRESENTER
Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation
Canadian Home Builders’ Association, Calgary Region, June 2014
PRESENTER
Dental Practice Transition and Sale Seminar
June 2014
SPEAKER
Trademark and Intellectual Property issues related to Bitcoin companies
Bitcoin Expo, Toronto, April 2014
SPEAKER
Knowing Your Rights as a Landlord and a Tenant
Calgary Chamber: Business Flood Recovery Expo, July 2013