Emily Hanberry
Lawyer
Whether it is in the courtroom or the boardroom, Emily passionately advocates for our clients and creates solutions that achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
Assistant
- Ruth Isley
Biography
Emily practices in our Family Law and Litigation groups. She has appeared successfully before the Provincial Court of Alberta, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Appeal. Emily works with clients to identify the best forum for the favorable resolution of their legal issues, whether that be in the courtroom or through another form of alternative dispute resolution, such as negotiation, Mediation and / or Arbitration. Emily is passionate about advocating for her clients to achieve the outcomes that they seek and finding long-lasting resolutions for clients and their families.
Emily joined Vogel Verjee as a summer student in 2014 and began her articles with the firm in June 2016. Emily obtained her J.D. from the University of Calgary in 2016. In 2013, Emily graduated from Mount Royal University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Policy Studies and a minor in Economics.
During law school, Emily volunteered as a caseworker with Student Legal Assistance, where she worked with clients with various legal issues. Emily also actively volunteered with ProBono Students Canada; in her second year, Emily volunteered with the Emergency Protection Project, where she interviewed and provided legal information to victims of domestic violence. In her final year of law school, Emily became the Project Leader for the Civil Claims Duty Counsel Project, where she worked with unrepresented litigants in Small Claims Court. In early 2016, Emily completed a twelve week clerkship at the Provincial Court of Alberta where she worked one-on-one with Provincial Court Judges, gaining litigation experience from the judicial perspective. Since being called to the bar, Emily has been active in the legal community and has been focused on honing her litigation skills. Emily participates in many professional education courses, conferences and seminars in all areas of her practice every year.
Emily was born and raised in Calgary. Emily is an active volunteer with Inn from the Cold Calgary and the Canadian Cancer Society. In her free time, Emily enjoys being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.
Experience
Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
Alberta Court of Appeal
Professional Involvement
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Calgary Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
Community
- Past Volunteer, Inn from the Cold
- Past Volunteer, Canadian Cancer Society
Education
- J.D., University of Calgary
- B.A., Mount Royal University
Bar Admission
- Admitted to the Law Society of Alberta, 2017
Me
Published Blogs
- The Problem With Playing Hard-Ball
- Can You Sue Your Employer for Being Bored at Work?
- My Spouse Cheated! Can I Sue?
- The Spread of COVID-19 Lawsuits
- The Doctrine of Unconscionable Procurement Applied in a Canadian Court after a Century of Non-Use
- Tips & Tricks on How to Rock Your Upcoming Divorce Mediation
- What Constitutes an Urgent Parenting Issue in the Time of COVID-19?
- Sucks to be a Sussex: Harry and Meghan Allegedly Banned from Using Royal Name
- A Note on the Perils of Love from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
- Fertility Clinic Mix-Up Results in Lawsuit
- Help! My Ex Wants to Introduce Their New Partner to Our Kids
- To Annul or to Divorce? Unraveling the Complicated Love Life of Errol Lowe
- Case Comment: H.S. v. The Private Academy, 2017 HRTO 791
- What Not to Do During a Separation
- Making Unemployment “Work” in Family Law Proceedings
- Psychological Injury & the Law: Saadati v. Moorhead, 2017 Case
- Love the “Wine” You’re With: Antonio vs. Rokos Case
- Update to the Federal Child Support Guidelines
- Why Good Fences (and Facebook Privacy Settings) Make Good Neighbours
- Break-ups of the Rich & Famous
- Who Owns It Anyway? Reproductive Technology and the Law
- Gilmore Girls Reboot: Trouble in Stars Hollow?
- Retroactive Child Support: How Low Can You Go?
- The Legalities of a Celebrity Feud