Jennifer Pereira, K.C. receives Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan)

Robertson Stromberg LLP is proud to announce that Jennifer D. Pereira, K.C. is a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan).

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan) celebrates the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. This award honours those who have made a positive impact on our province.

Jenn was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community. Jenn is presently a director on the Remai Modern Foundation, whose purpose is to support the mission and activities of Remai Modern. She also sits as a trustee for the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa. She is a Past President of the Persephone Theatre Board of Directors, and her work for that organization garnered her recognition as a Tourism Leader by Tourism Saskatoon. Jenn has also served on the board of TCU Place in Saskatoon and acted as chair.

Jenn was a long-time volunteer host with the community radio station in Saskatoon CFCR, 90.5 FM. She has also sat on the boards of MOSOFest, the Open Door Society, the Saskatoon Community Radio Society and the Saskatoon Branch of the Osteoporosis Society. Jenn also sat as a non-board volunteer on the governance committee of The Children’s Discovery Museum of Saskatchewan.

Jennifer is a past Senator of the University of Saskatchewan and a volunteer with the United Way.

She is involved in policy and board governance development for various political agencies and non-profits and has participated in several forums on democracy, the environment, and gender equity in support of that work.

RS congratulates Jenn on this significant achievement.

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Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. presents at CBA (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

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Join Tiffany Paulsen, K.C., at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting on January 27, 2022, where she will participate in a panel discussion about mediation and arbitration. Drawing on her experience as an arbitrator and mediator, Tiffany will share her tips for a successful alternative dispute resolution meeting.

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Jennifer Pereira, K.C. presents at CBA (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting

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Join Jennifer Pereira, K.C. at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting on January 27, 2022 where she will participate in a panel discussion about women in leadership. Along with the Honourable Justice Dorinda Stahl, Third Vice Chief of the FISN, Aly Bear and Connie Den Hollander, Jennifer will share her experience in the community and the courtroom to discuss how women can be engaged and retained in the legal profession.

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James Steele to Present at CBA (Sask) Midwinter Meeting

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Join James Steele at the Canadian Bar Association (Sask) Mid-Winter Meeting on January 26, 2022, where he will participate in a panel discussion about wills. Entitled, Wills and Estates: Moving an Age-Old Practice Area Forward, James will draw on his experience as an estate litigator to share insights into this interesting practice area.

To register or for more information click here.

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James Steele Contributes to Feature Commentary in BarNotes

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Congratulations to James Steele

Lawyer James Steele is also a talented musician.  James competed at the 18th Annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest and among other honours, won the Championship category. Congratulations James.

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Tiffany Paulsen, K.C. and Ben Parsonson present at 2023 Career Forum

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Law Students are invited to meet Tiffany Paulsen K.C. and Ben Parsonson at Career Forum 2023.

If you are a law student at the University of Saskatchewan, join Tiffany Paulsen K.C. and Marinko Jelovic at the 2023 Career Forum hosted by the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law on January 13, 2023. Tiffany and Marinko will present their differing experiences on Life as a Litigator vs. Life as a Solicitor. For more information and to register, click here.

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James Steele Joins Robertson Stromberg LLP Partnership

Congratulations to James Steele who became Robertson Stromberg’s newest partner on January 1, 2023.  James joined Robertson Stromberg as an articling student and, since his call to the bar in 2015, has been an important member of the litigation department.

James has distinguished himself as a leading practitioner in estate litigation. James has successfully represented clients in dozens of estate disputes, having appeared successfully in every level of Saskatchewan court. He has also successfully presented written submissions to the Supreme Court of Canada. James publishes a blog on Saskatchewan estate law at skestatelaw.ca

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