THE TEAM
SANDRA J HILDEBRAND QC
Sandra Hildebrand QC recognizes the financial and emotional toll that conflict has on individuals, families and businesses. She has a practical and solution focused approached to resolving legal disputes. Sandra is dedicated to finding creative solutions through interest-based negotiation, alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, and strong legal representation in court when necessary. She has appeared in Provincial Court, Court of Queen’s Bench and the Court of Appeal of Alberta.
Sandra graduated from the University of Calgary Law School in 1992 and articled at the City of Calgary Law Department. She has practiced law in Calgary for the last 25 years, primarily in the areas of Civil Litigation, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Real Estate and Intellectual Property. Sandra is a Trademark Agent and has litigated trademark disputes at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office of Canada. She is a Dispute Resolution Officer at the Court of Queen’s Bench and is a member of the Family Law Rules Advisory Committee at the Court of Queen’s Bench.
Sandra has been the civil and family advising lawyer at the Faculty of Law’s Student Legal Assistance Program for the last 15 years. She has volunteered with the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary, most notably in the Mooting and Debating program. She has been a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary in both Continuing Education and the Faculty of Law. Sandra is a mentor with the Law Society of Alberta, assisting junior lawyers throughout Alberta in the area of Family Law, and is a peer support mentor through the lawyer’s ASSIST program.
Sandra is an active volunteer with the Canadian Bar Association, serving on numerous National and Provincial Committees and Sections, including acting on the Executive and as the Chair of the Family Law Section for Southern Alberta. Sandra has instructed and evaluated in the trial advocacy and negotiations components of the Bar Admission Course.
KELLY P. WRIGHT
Kelly was called to the bar in 2010, and practices Family Law at Hildebrand Wright, but also has experience in Civil Law, Wills and Estates and Criminal Law. She earned her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Calgary in 2009. Kelly articled at Calgary Legal Guidance, and then joined Balbi and Company, expanding her Family Law experience. In 2012, Kelly joined her current home, Hildebrand Wilde (now Hildebrand Wright).
Prior to practicing law, Kelly had a 20 year career as a Registered Nurse. Her experience working with emotionally charged situations, people under immense stress, and diverse professionals serves her well in Family Law. Kelly values the input of interdisciplinary teams (where appropriate) to help resolve conflicts, and to reduce conflict and stress for her clients. Kelly works with her clients to understand their values and goals, and for her clients to understand their legal claims and options. She aims to assist parties in resolving disputes through interest based negotiation and mediation.
Kelly has appeared before the Provincial Court of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. Kelly is a member of the Canadian Bar Association.
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