Lawyer Up with HMC

This episode of Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg features fellow partner, David Corrigan. Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * The complexities of litigation and Alberta's transition to a no-fault automobile insurance system  * The historical context and inefficiencies of the current tort-based system, highlighting  how it inflates costs and prolongs resolution times  * A detailed acco...

This episode of Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg features Vered Levant, Founder of VIMY HR, and Meagan Potier of HMC Lawyers. Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * Common employment law issues and best HR practices.  * The importance of having well-documented employment policies and contracts to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations  * The significance...

On this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, Kristen Hagg features her partner, Patrick Clark, and founding partner of HMC (and Kristen’s uncle) Tim Hagg. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Humorous and light-hearted stories from Kristen, Patrick and Tim’s legal careers * Pat Clark’s funny anecdotes about legal experiences, including a prank involving a process server delivering flowers to a deceit...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 9,  In this episode of Lawyer Up, Kristen Hagg speaks with Krista Lindstrom, Divorce Mortgage Specialist and Licensed Mortgage Broker at Mortgage Simple. Casey McQueen, a family law associate at HMC Lawyers, also joins the conversation. Casey focuses on finding efficient and cost effective resolutions or solutions for her clients through alternative di...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 8 In this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, join special guest host Kirk Mason, Partner at HMC, as he welcomes guest, Anton Vlooswyk, Principal of Building Envelope Engineering.  Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The importance of understanding building envelopes, their role in risk management, and the potential costly consequences of failures * Pro...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 7 In this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, host Kristen Hagg is joined by her HMC colleague David Corrigan and guest Erin Brassard, Founder of STAND ASA, an organization supporting survivors of sexual assault with peer support and various holistic healing workshops.  Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * Erin’s personal story and the mission of STAND...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 6 In this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, Kristen Hagg and guest host/HMC Associate Taylor Hudson speak with guest Jerry Crawford, principal at KGC Consulting, a litigation support legal project management and commercial management firm in Alberta. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * The prompt payment construction adjudication process — its importa...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 5 In this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, host Kristen Hagg speaks with Danielle Bell and Jehan Jiwa, President and Vice President of the Grindstone Award Foundation, a charity that enables young female players to participate and improve their skill development in the sport of hockey. The Grindstone Award Foundation’s intent is to provide support to com...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 04 In this episode of Lawyer up, Kirsten is joined by Patrick Ryan, Accident Reconstruction Engineer at Graham Ryan Consulting Ltd. Patrick Ryan is a seasoned mechanical engineer who has specialized in motor vehicle accident investigations since 1994. He holds a degree from Memorial University and has conducted over 5,000 motor vehicle accident reconst...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 3 In this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, Kristen Hagg speaks with Allison Lockhart, National Account Manager at Xpera Risk Mitigation & Investigation, and Jody Johnston, Senior Claims Adjuster at Northbridge Insurance Company.  Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Personal Experiences and Career Paths: Allison Lockhart and Jody Johnston’s unique...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 02 In this episode of Lawyer Up with HMC, Kristen Hagg and Praveen Thind are joined by Allan Shewchuk, K.C., a seasoned civil litigator with over 35 years of experience, now focusing on mediation to facilitate fair and reasonable outcomes for litigants. Allan has an extensive history in personal injury law and currently acts for Alberta Justice, dealin...

Lawyer Up with HMC with Kristen Hagg, Episode 01 Tune in to the inaugural episode of the Lawyer Up with HMC podcast. Host Kristen Hagg and co-host Praveen Thind are joined by Martin Valvano, a seasoned forensic accountant and Senior Manager at BDO Canada, a leading provider of professional services to clients across a variety of sectors and segments. Tune in to the episode to hear about:  * The im...