McLeod Law

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The convenience of two offices (downtown and south Calgary) makes it easier to meet with your lawyers.

Calgary South

300, 14505 Bannister Road SE
Calgary, AB T2X 3J3

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Calgary Downtown

Manulife Place
500, 707 - 5 Street SW
Calgary, AB T2P 1V8

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Jackie R. Halpern

KC

Partner

403.225.6415

OFFICE: Calgary South

Assistant

Cynthia Heinbuch

403.254.3861

Education

  • 1990 University of Calgary, LLB
  • 1987 University of Calgary, BA

Admissions

  • 1991 Alberta

Experience

In Jackie’s 30+ years of experience, she has been involved in:

Catastrophic personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, brain injuries, Fatal Accident Act claims, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, cyclist accidents, and slip and fall accidents, amongst others. Jackie is known to be relentless, yet compassionate and truly cares about her clients.

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Recognition

HONOURS AND AWARDS

  • Clients highly recommend Jackie, giving her a rating of 5 out of 5 (“Platinum” rating) on Martindale-Hubbell.com and Lawyers.com, their highest client rating available.
  • Jackie is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in Personal Injury Litigation and Insurance Law (2022-2025).
  • Jackie is also recognized by the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a leading practitioner in Personal Injury - Representing Plaintiffs
  • Recipient of two awards for service to the community, 2009, 2017
  • Recognized by The Canadian Bar Association for service, 2016
  • Recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012
  • Appointed Kings’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, 2011; formerly Queen's Counsel as of September 2022.

PUBLICATIONS

  • "DEAR JUSTICE MINISTER: WE ARE IN A CRISIS. AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP.", Law Matters, Canadian Bar Association, Winter 2019-20
  • "Don’t Mistake Kindness for Weakness," Truth Be Told: An Anthology of Inspirational Stories by Women in the Law, 2018
  • "Issues and Considerations in Making a Claim Pursuant to the SEF 44 Endorsement", Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association Seminar, October 2017, Kristy Williams & Jackie Halpern KC
  • "Subrogated Rights of Employers: Alive and Well in Alberta, Hammond v. DeWolfe, 2014 ABCA 81", The Barrister, Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, December 2014
  • Volunteer Contributing Editor, Women and the Law 7th edition, Calgary Legal Guidance, 2011

RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE

Memberships
  • Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors (2016-2024)
    • Chair, Public and Government Relations (2024 - present)
    • Chair, Board of Directors (March 2020-2021)
    • Vice-Chair (2019-2020)
    • Secretary (2018-2019)
    • Treasurer (2017-2018) 
  • Canadian Bar Association - Alberta - Personal Injury Subsection
    • Executive (2014-present)
    • Chair (2014-2016)
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Calgary Bar Association
  • Association of Women Lawyers
Community
  • Council Member, Premier’s Council on Multiculturalism  (2023 - ongoing)
  • Calgary Glenmore Constituency Association (UCP)
  • Calgary Glenmore Constituency Association (UCP)
    • Board member 2022-2023
  • JCFC Organization of Calgary
    • Board member, 2014 - ongoing
  • Women’s Legal Forum Sponsorships Committee
    • Co-chair, 2017
  • CHW’s Annual Fundraising Campaign
    • Chair, (Childcare, Healthcare, Women) 2013 - 2022
  • Calgary Glenmore Progressive Conservative Constituency Association  
    • Board member, 2012-2017
  • JFS Calgary
    • Board member, 2013-2017
  • Beth Tzedec Synagogue
    • Vice president, 2011-2013
  • The Calgary Jewish Academy
    • Former president
    • Numerous board positions
Teaching Roles & Speaking Engagements

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

GUEST SPEAKER

Legal perspectives of MVA Cases

Occupational Therapists’ Private Practice Group, 2023


SPEAKER

Alberta Auto Insurance Reform Update

Various medical professionals, March & September, 2023


SPEAKER

Profits vs. People - The Realities of a Proposed No-Fault System

FAIR and ACTLA, 2021


GUEST SPEAKER

The Future of Injury Law in Alberta: Updates on the Government's Review of the Minor Injury Regulations

Canadian Bar Association, Personal Injury Subsection, 2020


GUEST SPEAKER

Canadian Bar Association

Personal Injury Subsection, Various Topics, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018


MODERATOR

Health Care Symposium

McLeod Law LLP, 2015, 2016, 2018


GUEST SPEAKER

Trial Advocacy Course

University of Calgary Law School, January 2016


PRESENTER

Minor Injury Regulations

Numerous health care clinics, 2007-present (Calgary)


PRESENTER

Registered Massage Therapist Course

SAIT, 2010

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