Lawyer Profile
Sabri M. Shawa
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Sabri M. Shawa is a founding partner of JSS Barristers; he is a highly regarded arbitrator, mediator, and negotiator
After more than 35 years of practice in Calgary, primarily as a litigator, Sabri now acts exclusively as an arbitrator, mediator, and negotiator. His broad range of experience includes matters relating to construction and engineering; natural resource; shareholders, franchises, partnerships, and joint ventures; insurance; commercial leases; employment and labour relations; medical malpractice; and personal injury.
In addition to practicing, Sabri has extensive experience teaching. For eight years he taught Civil Procedure at the University of Calgary Law School, which was a required course for all students. He has also taught in a variety of other programs and has spoken at many conferences on a wide range of topics (see below).
In 2012, Sabri was appointed Queen’s (now King’s) Counsel.
In 2014, Sabri became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, an internationally recognized dispute resolution organization based in London. He has been a member of the executive board of the Canadian Branch of the Institute and the chairperson of its Alberta Chapter.
Sabri has long been listed by Best Lawyers in Canada, including being named a Lawyer of the Year for Alternative Dispute Resolution in 2020 and 2026. He is listed as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Canada for arbitration and dispute resolution, among other things, and has been for many years. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has also listed Sabri as a leading practitioner, and as repeatedly recommended, for commercial arbitration.
Sabri is a member of the Western Canada Commercial Arbitration Society, among other organizations.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1991 (AB); 2012 (AB)