BOIGRAPHICAL SKETCH
ALEXANDER M. KOOIMAN

 

Professional Activities:

Member of the The Law Society of Alberta

Member of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society

Member of The Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association

Details;

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2004 to 2007
Martin G Schulz & Associates, Barristers & Solicitors
Calgary, Alberta
Associate Lawyer

July 2003 - March 2004
Alexander M. Kooiman, Barrister and Solicitor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sole Practitioner

  • Family Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Immigration Law

June 2002 -June 2003
Boyne Clarke LLP

Dartsmouth, Nova Scotia
Articled Student

2002
Halifax Refugee Clinic

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Refugee Caseworker

  • Assist refugee claimants with application procedures
  • Represent claimants before the Immigration and Refugee Board

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EDUCATION:

1999 - 2002
Faculty of Law, L.L.B.
Dalhousie University

1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Dean's Honors List
Faculty of Arts (Fredericton, NB)
St. Thomas University

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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Continuing Legal Education

  • Rediscovering Discoveries (Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association - March 21, 2005)
  • Trial Prep 2006 (Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association - October 30, 2006)

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AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

North American Model United Nations

  • Honorable Mention for Best Delegate, 1998 & 1999
  • Member of Best Delegation, 1999

St. Thomas University Dean's List, 1998-1999

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LANGUAGES:

  • Oral and written French
  • Oral Italian
  • Oral Dutch

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- Professional Activities
- Present or Past Community Services