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Jackie R. Halpern K.C.

Partner
Phone:403.225.6415Email:jhalpern@mcleod-law.comOffice:Calgary South
Assistant
Cynthia Heinbuch
Phone:403.254.3861Email:cheinbuch@mcleod-law.com
I care about my clients, and use my knowledge and experience to get them the best results possible.

Jackie is a recognized leader in the area of serious personal injury. Over the past three decades, she has earned her reputation as a highly skilled lawyer and passionate advocate for her clients, working exclusively for injured victims and their families.

With a proven track record of obtaining excellent results for her clients, whether through well-negotiated settlement or court, Jackie helps her clients move forward with their lives.

Her commitment to her clients has resulted in consistently being named The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Personal Injury Litigation and also in Insurance Law. She is named "Lawyer of the Year" for Personal Injury Litigation (Alberta) for 2026 by The Best Lawyers in Canada.

She has also been named by Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a “Leading Practitioner in Personal Injury - representing Plaintiffs” for many consecutive years. 

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.  One client review states: 

“Working with Jackie was the best experience one could have in my situation after an accident and injury. She was first and foremost the best at her job I have seen. Secondly, she is a great person that does care about her client first. Having an insurance background, myself, I saw differing levels of care, compassion and outcome. I was recommended Jackie by another in my field of work that identified Jackie as the best in her profession, quite a testimony by itself. Hands down, the best at her profession, I would highly recommend Jackie.” 

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Jackie held the position of Chair of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA) from 2020 to 2021 and also served as the Chair of Public and Government Relations for ACTLA in 2024 -2025.

She is vocal about maintaining the present tort system in Alberta, and her opposition to a ‘No-Fault’ insurance regime for Alberta. Jackie has served twice as Chair of the Personal Injury section of the Canadian Bar Association - Alberta (South) and remains on their Executive. She also proudly sits on the Premier’s Council of Multiculturalism, where she contributes to initiatives aimed at promoting cultural diversity and inclusion in Alberta.

 

Education

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

Admission

1991 Alberta

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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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.
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in Personal Injury Litigation and Insurance Law (2022-2026).
  • "Lawyer of the Year" for Personal Injury Litigation (Alberta) by The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026).
  • Consistently recommended 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 King'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 K.C.
  • "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
  • 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
  • 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
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)