Lawyer Profile
Kristen MacDonald
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Overview
Kristen is a member of our commercial litigation group where she assists clients involved in complex legal and contractual disputes. Kristen also has extensive experience in the transportation industry and regularly advises rail carriers on both litigation and regulatory matters.
Kristen has represented rail carriers in litigation and commercial arbitrations, regulatory proceedings before the Canadian Transportation Agency and the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada, final offer arbitrations and service level arbitrations conducted pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, and related judicial reviews and appeals before the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal. Kristen also provides ongoing strategic advice to rail carriers on any commercial, regulatory, or litigation matter affecting their business.
In her commercial litigation practice, Kristen has a particular focus on disputes involving complex legal, contractual, or constitutional issues. Despite this complexity, Kristen finds practical solutions that meet her clients’ needs. She has appeared before all levels of court in Saskatchewan and has also represented clients in appeals before the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Kristen attended law school at the University of Saskatchewan, where she was awarded the Law Society of Saskatchewan Gold Medal for most distinguished graduate. Prior to joining the firm in 2012, Kristen clerked for the Honourable Mr. Justice Louis LeBel at the Supreme Court of Canada
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2012 (SK)