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Alex Norris

Alex Norris

Canada 2027

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Provided by Carbert Waite LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Employment & Labour Law, Commercial and Construction and Litigation

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Alberta, 2014

Canadian Bar Association

Calgary Bar Association

The Advocate’s Society

Association of Women Lawyers

Publications

Canadian Employment Safety and Health Guide, LexisNexis (April, 2025) – Article: “Changes to Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention Plans Are Now in Effect in Alberta – Are Your Policies Compliant?”

Personal

Community Work:

Member, Board of Directors, Hospice Calgary

Vice Chair, Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch, Labour & Employment Law (South) Section

Pro Bono Work:

Volunteer, Calgary Legal Guidance

Volunteer, Civil Claims Duty Counsel, Pro Bono Law Alberta

Volunteer, King’s Bench Assistance Program, Pro Bono Law Alberta

Experience

Alex is a co-chair of Carbert Waite’s Employment and Labour Law Group. She advises both employers and employees on various issues including terminations, workplace bullying and harassment, employee management, human rights issues, and disciplinary matters. She has represented clients before the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal, the Canada Industrial Relations Board, the Alberta Court of Justice (formerly Provincial Court) and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, as well as in commercial arbitrations and mediations.

Alex also practices general commercial and civil litigation, and advises clients with respect to a broad range of individual and corporate disputes, including contractual disputes, insurance matters, and tort-based claims. She has experience in construction matters, particularly with builders’ liens and delay claims.

Education

St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

2009

University of British Columbia

Juris Doctor (JD)

2013

Awards

Employment and Labour Law

Best Lawyers in Canada

2026

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Alberta

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Employment & Labour - Alberta

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Alex Norris serves as co-chair of the firm's employment practice group. She has particular experience advising employees on termination matters.

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Alberta

Nationwide - Canada

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