Jackie R. Halpern
KCPartner
OFFICE: Calgary South
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. Jackie has been named in the list of Best Lawyers in Canada - 2023, in the field of Personal Injury Litigation.
Jackie’s proven track record of obtaining excellent results for her clients, whether through well-negotiated settlement or court, helps them get on with their lives. 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. Click here to read the reviews. Jackie is also recognized by the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a leading practitioner in Personal Injury - representing plaintiffs. Jackie is Chair of the Personal Injury section of the Canadian Bar Association - Alberta (South) for the 2022-2023 term. Jackie served as President of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (March 2020 to 2021), and is vocal about maintaining the present tort system in Alberta, and her opposition to a ‘No-Fault’ insurance regime for Alberta.
Education
- 1990 University of Calgary, LLB
- 1987 University of Calgary, BA
Admissions
- 1991 Alberta
Experience
In addition to advocating for her clients, Jackie contributes to numerous charitable and professional organizations. She continues as a Board Member of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association and the Personal Injury section of the Canadian Bar Association (Alberta branch); She served a term as Co-President of the Personal Injury section; and served as head of the Personal Injury group at McLeod Law for six years. She was appointed Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in 2011 and is the recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal in 2012 for her volunteer work in the community. Jackie is married with two children, and in her spare time enjoys travelling, and is a self-professed fitness fanatic.
Resources
- Recognition
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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
- Quoted in "Understanding Potential Impacts From A Common Employee Health Shift", Forbes, August 30, 2021
HONOURS AND AWARDS
- Jackie is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023 for work in Personal Injury Litigation.
- 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 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 Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, 2011; now known as King's Counsel as of September 2022.
- Memberships
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- Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
- President (March 2020-present)
- Vice President (2019-2020)
- Secretary (2018-2019)
- Treasurer (2017-2018)
- Board of Directors (2016-present)
- 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
- Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
- Community
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- Women’s Legal Forum Sponsorships Committee
- Co-chair, 2017
- CHW’s Annual Fundraising Campaign
- Chair, Childcare, Healthcare, Women, 2011-present
- JCFC Organization of Calgary
- Board member, 2014-present
- Calgary Glenmore Progressive Conservative Association
- Board member, 2012-2017
- JFS Calgary
- Board member, 2013-2017
- Feed the Hungry
- Annual volunteer
- Beth Tzedec Synagogue
- Vice president, 2011-2013
- The Calgary Jewish Academy
- Former president
- Numerous board positions
- Canadian Diabetes Association
- Former fundraiser
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Former fundraiser
- Women’s Legal Forum Sponsorships Committee
- Teaching Roles & Speaking Engagements
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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