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Shane B. King

Partner
Phone:403.254.3849Email:sking@mcleod-law.comOffice:Calgary South
Assistant
Kim Colvin
Phone:403.254.3839Email:kcolvin@mcleod-law.com
I believe in cost-benefit analysis so the most cost-effective outcome is achieved for my clients’ cases.

Shane is one of McLeod Law's representatives of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, Calgary chapter—as the official legal partner. EO Calgary is an exclusive peer-to-peer network of 130+ influential business owners and acts as a catalyst for entrepreneurs to learn and grow, and enhance their success in business and beyond.

Shane is on McLeod Law's Executive Committee and was also the head of the firm's Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution group for 10 years prior.

Shane is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada for work in Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Clients have highly recommended Shane, giving him a rating of 5 out of 5 on Martindale-Hubbell and Canadian-Lawyers.ca.

 

 

 

Education

2001 University of Alberta, LLB
1997 University of Calgary, BA

Admission

2002 Alberta
PUBLICATIONS
  • Understanding Layoff vs Termination for Employers During Pandemic Time, CPHR Alberta (August 2020)
  • A Recent Court Caution in Use of "Retroactive Capacity" Experts at Trial (April 18, 2018)
  • Significant changes to Alberta's Employment Standards & Labour Relations Codes (March 1, 2018)
  • Bona Fide Occupational Requirements: Implications of the Meiroin and Grismer Decisions for Employers (October 28, 2015)
  • Terminating an Employee Due to a Disability (October 9, 2013)
HONOURS AND AWARDS
RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE

 

  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Calgary Chapter
  • Pro Bono Law Alberta
    • King’s Bench Amicus Project
    • Volunteer
  • Calgary Flames Foundation
    • Board of directors
  • Calgary Meals on Wheels
    • Board of directors
  • Calgary Flames Ambassadors
    • Chair, Celebrity Roast
  • Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada
    • Pro bono lawyer
  • University of Calgary, Student Legal Services
    • On-call lawyer
  • Calgary Minor Hockey
    • Former coach
SPEAKER
Transitioning to the new normal – the legal perspective
Entrepreneurs' Organization Calgary Chapter, Webinar (May 2020)

SPEAKER
Legal Case Study: Employer successfully defended in a wrongful dismissal claim involving sexual harassment
CPHR Alberta Conference (April 2019)

EVENTS
  • Business Career College, Annual Employment Law Seminar
  • HRIA Law Conference (February 2017)
  • HRIA Conference (February 2016)
  • CHBA Builder Breakfast: Construction Permits, Inspections & Approvals (May 2014)

SPEAKER
Employment Law seminars
Local Calgary businesses

SPEAKER
Condominium Litigation seminars
Various firms and associations