Lawyer Profile
Gary T. Clarke
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Gary works creatively with employers in Alberta, British Columbia and in the Federal jurisdiction to develop strategies to avoid problems in the workplace, aiming to minimize the risks of litigation or disruption to the employer's business. Mediation and other alternative dispute resolution approaches are often used to achieve these aims. In situations where litigation is necessary or cannot be avoided, he has experience before the various administrative tribunals and courts.
Gary was honoured with a King's Counsel (KC) appointment in 2024, a prestigious designation conferred on members of the legal profession to recognize their distinguished service and expertise in a particular area of law.
Gary is the firm's delegate for the International Bar Association (Labour & Employment Section) and serves as an editor of Stikeman Elliott's Canadian Employment, Labour & Pension Law blog for Western Canada.
Gary previously served on the Board of Directors of the Inn from the Cold for six years and chaired the organization's compensation committee. He currently performs pro bono work for several non-profit entities in the Calgary area, including Habitat for Humanity.
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1994 (BC); 2007 (AB)