patrick nugent
Pat was Valedictorian of his graduating class and received numerous awards and scholarships in law school. After graduation, Pat articled to Phyllis Smith, Q.C. at Emery Jamieson. Pat joined Chivers Carpenter in 2002 and since then has represented union and individual clients before a variety of administrative tribunals, at all level of courts in Alberta and in the Northwest Territories and at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Pat has taught labour arbitration in the law faculty at the University of Alberta with Ritu Khullar since 2004 and also previously taught constitutional law as a sessional lecturer. Pat has organized talks by others and has also presented at many seminars and conferences on a wide variety of topics, including video surveillance in the workplace, drug and alcohol testing and prisoner voting.
Pat enjoys sneaking out of the office for a mid-day run and spending time with his family.
Professional Accreditation
- Admitted to the Bar of Alberta – 1998
- Admitted to the Bar of the NWT – 2009
Education
- LLB University of Alberta, 1997
- B.A. (History) University of Alberta, 1993
- B. Sc. (Psychology) University of Alberta, 1988
Professional Activities
- Executive Member, Labour and Employment Section, CBA North 2005–2007
- Chair, Constitutional Law Section, CBA North, 1999–2003
- Sessional Lecturer, University of Alberta Faculty of Law, 2000–2001 and 2004-Present
Volunteer and Community Involvement
- Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Greater Edmonton Alliance 2006–2010
- Volunteer Advisor, Pro Bono Students Canada