Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C. re-elected as Bencher for the Law Society of Saskatchewan

by | Nov 20, 2024 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Tiffany M Paulsen

Congratulations to Tiffany M. Paulsen, K.C., on her re-election as Bencher for the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

The Law Society of Saskatchewan serves the public interest and advances the administration of justice by regulating competence and integrity in the practice of law, safeguarding the independence of the legal profession, and promoting access to legal services and justice. Benchers govern the Law Society by setting and enforcing standards for admissions, professional conduct and quality of service. 

Tiffany’s dedication to volunteerism, particularly within the legal community, highlights her dedication to serving others and enhancing the integrity of the profession.

Learn more about the Law Society of Saskatchewan here.

Learn more about Tiffany

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Sean M. Sinclair Appointed Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench

by | Nov 1, 2024 | Awards and Accolades, Lawyers, News, Sean M Sinclair

Robertson Stromberg LLP proudly announces that Sean M. Sinclair has been appointed Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench.

On November 1, 2024, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced, “I wish Justice Sinclair every success as he takes on his new role. I am confident he will serve the people of Saskatchewan well as a member of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan.”

A partner with RS since 2011, Sean has appeared before all levels of courts in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the Federal Court of Canada. He has acted as counsel for investigation committees, discipline committees and members in professional regulation hearings. In addition, he has represented clients in family law matters, estate litigation issues, professional negligence claims, defamation lawsuits and many other fields of law.

Born and raised in Yorkton, SK, Sean graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2003. He was called to the Saskatchewan and Alberta Bars in 2004, working in Edmonton before joining Robertson Stromberg in 2007.

Sean is a former bencher with the Law Society of Saskatchewan and a former board member of the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan. He is also a former director of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association and the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association. He has served on many non-profit boards, including the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra and Prairie Hospice Society Inc. He was recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading practitioner in administrative and public law. He was also recognized by Lexpert in the areas of media law and family law.

Managing partner Timothy P. Hawryluk, K.C. says, “While we will miss Sean’s commitment to the firm and his clients, we are excited for him as he moves on to this new chapter in his life. His appointment to judgeship is a testament to his remarkable legal acumen, strong prairie work ethic and continued devotion to public service.”

Justice Sinclair replaces Justice T.J. Keene (Swift Current), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective July 1, 2024.

Join us in congratulating Sean on this well-deserved appointment.

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Robertson Stromberg LLP listed as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2025 by the Globe and Mail

by | Oct 24, 2024 | Awards and Accolades, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions and Real Estate, Corporate Law and Governance, News

Robertson Stromberg LLP is proud to have once again been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2025 by the Globe and Mail. The award list is based on over 10,000 recommendations collected from peers and clients. The final list recognizes only 200 firms in 31 different fields of law. The top law firms for each legal field were identified based on the number of recommendations they received from our survey participants.

Robertson Stromberg’s areas of distinction include Construction, Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations), Restructuring & Insolvency.

To see the full listing of the Best Law Firms in Canada, click here.

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13 Robertson Stromberg lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 guide

by | Aug 29, 2024 | Awards and Accolades, Candice D Grant, Christopher J H Donald, Darlene N Wingerak, Jared D Epp, Jennifer D Pereira, Kirsten M Hnatuk, Lawyers, Leslie W Prosser, M Kim Anderson, Melvin A Gerspacher, Misty S Alexandre, News, Scott D Waters, Sean M Sinclair, Tiffany M Paulsen

Best Lawyers Award Badge

On behalf of the entire firm, we’re pleased to announce that 13 of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2025 guide. In addition, Scott D. Waters, K.C., has received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation for his work in Banking and Finance Law.

Recognition by Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by their peers. For more than four decades, Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals anywhere.

Congratulations to the following Robertson Stromberg lawyers:

 

MISTY S. ALEXANDRE

Construction Law

 

M KIM ANDERSON, K.C.

Banking and Finance Law

Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

CHRISTOPHER J.H. DONALD, K.C.

Corporate Law

JARED D. EPP

Construction Law

MELVIN A. GERSPACHER, K.C., FCPA, FCA

Tax Law

CANDICE D. GRANT

Education Law

Labour and Employment Law

Kirsten M. Hnatuk

Family Law Mediation

TIFFANY M. PAULSEN, K.C.

Family Law

Family Law Mediation

JENNIFER D. PEREIRA, K.C.

Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Insurance Law

LESLIE W. PROSSER, K.C.

Corporate Law

Mining Law

Natural Resources Law

Sean M. Sinclair

Administrative and Public Law

SCOTT D. WATERS, K.C.

Banking and Finance Law

Corporate Governance Practice

Corporate Law

Darlene N. Wingerak, K.C.

Trusts and Estates

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Canadian Lawyer recognizes Robertson Stromberg as a Top Prairie Law Firm for 2023-2024

by | Dec 6, 2023 | Awards and Accolades, Community, News

Robertson Stromberg is proud to be recognized by Canadian Lawyer as a Top Prairie Law Firm for 2023–24, a recurring roster of exceptional legal service providers that continue to shine for their unmatched expertise and high-quality work in western Canada.

With deep roots on the prairies, Robertson Stromberg’s lawyers are consistently recognized and considered leaders in their practice areas. The full-service firm delivers impressive results across various practice areas by emphasizing practical solutions.

Over 400 respondents voted to return Robertson Stromberg to the winner’s circle, serving as a testament to its enduring reputation and dedication to delivering optimum client results.

“It’s an unofficial motto that if you do good work, the work will come, and that’s always been our strategy; we will continue to be excellent at what we do, put our clients first, and solve problems efficiently.”

-Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C.

Respondents highlighted the firm’s prowess in the following ways:

  • involvement and commitment to community initiatives
  • a large proportion of lawyers recognized by individual rating services

Robertson Stromberg partner Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C. says, “We think we punch above our weight class in all practice areas, and our lawyers practice in Saskatchewan, but they also go into Manitoba and Alberta from time to time, and their reputation is that we’re good at what we do”

“We consider ourselves to be a full-service firm, so no matter where our lawyers land in that full service, there is an expectation that they become the best at what they do.”

Canadian Lawyer’s 2023-2024 awardees are also being lauded for their dedication to the following:

  • practical client-centred service
  • competitive and ethical billing practices
  • professionalism and integrity
  • their lawyers, who are leading in their respective fields
  • the breadth and depth of their expertise and experience

Congratulations to everyone at RS on this remarkable achievement.

You can read the full article on Canadian Lawyer’s website.

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Robertson Stromberg LLP listed as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2024 by the Globe and Mail

by | Nov 17, 2023 | Awards and Accolades, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Transactions and Real Estate, Corporate Law and Governance, News

Robertson Stromberg LLP has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms of 2024 by the Globe and Mail. The award list is based on over 10,000 recommendations collected from peers and clients. The final list recognizes only 200 firms in 31 different fields of law. The top law firms for each legal field were identified based on the number of recommendations they received from our survey participants.

Almost 25,000 lawyers, as well as in-house lawyers and legal executives working in legal departments of a company across Canada, were actively invited to take part in the survey, and Statista recorded more than 10,000 recommendations for law firms in the different fields of law.

Robertson Stromberg’s areas of distinction include Construction, Dispute Resolution (Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations), Restructuring & Insolvency.

To see the full listing of the Best Law Firms in Canada, click here.

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