HILARY L. STOUT

EDUCATION:

University of British Columbia, B.A. (English), 1981
University of British Columbia, M.B.A., 1984
University of Calgary, LL.B., 1993
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, LL.M., 2007
Called to the Alberta Bar: 1994

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Chair, CBA Alberta South ADR Sub-Section

Working with Provincial Court, Civil Division on the practicum/thesis portion of her LL.M. in A.D.R. degree, focusing on assessment and design of alternative dispute resolution in the personal injury claim context

Sessional Instructor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, Trial Evidence and Procedure

Guest Instructor at the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program offered by the Legal Education Society of Alberta

Past President, CBA Alberta South Insurance Sub-Section

Instructor in Negotiation and Legal Writing at the Calgary Bar Admission Courses for many years

Represented Canada at the 1992 Jessup Cup International Mooting Competition

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

Hilary articled with a national law firm, remaining there as an associate for eight more years before moving to a smaller firm. Hilary spent a year working with the Alberta Law Reform Institute on the Tort Reform and Rules of Court Rewrite Projects.

Hilary’s primary practice has consisted of insurance defence and personal injury litigation, as well as more general civil litigation. Her practical experience includes trial and appellate experience as well as extensive experience as a mediation advocate.

Hilary is developing a practice as a mediator in conjunction with her Master of Laws degree through Osgoode Hall Law School . She is a frequent presenter to legal and insurance industry associations on the topics of alternative dispute resolution, privilege and evidence.

AFFILIATIONS:

Canadian Bar Association and the Calgary Bar Association

Association of Women Lawyers

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