Chief Justice
Beverley McLachlin

Born in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin attended the University of Alberta and graduated with her law degree in 1968. She practised law in Edmonton, Fort St. John and Vancouver before becoming a University of B.C. law professor. Beginning her career as a judge in 1981, she served on every level of court in B.C. until she was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1989. On January 7, 2000, she was appointed Chief Justice of Canada. She is the first woman to hold this position.

The Honourable
Peter Lougheed

Peter Lougheed graduated with a law degree from the University of Alberta in 1952. While he practised law in Calgary in the 1950s and 1960s, he is best known for his career in politics. He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 1967, and four years later he and his Progressive Conservative Party took power. He was Premier of Alberta during some of the most exciting and important years of provincial development - the 1970s and early 1980s. He resigned as Premier in 1985 and left political life in 1986. He now practises law with Bennett Jones LLP.

Allan G. P.
Shewchuk, QC

In addition to two outstanding national keynote speakers, the Law Society of Alberta is honoured to have as Master of Ceremonies two of the finest lawyers in Alberta. Allan G. P. Shewchuk, QC, a partner with Machida Mack Shewchuk Meagher LLP, will be co-hosting with James Wachowich, a partner with Wachowich and Company. They will be emceeing in Calgary and Edmonton respectively, with the overall program being broadcast

simultaneously between the two dinner venues.

Throughout the past 20 years, Mr. Shewchuk's leadership, organizational skills and dedication has contributed significantly to the development of camaraderie and fellowship of the bar with the Law Society of Alberta, the Calgary Bar Association and the Canadian Bar Association. As well, he has given unswerving service to the profession as an instructor of law. When he is not practising law or volunteering in the community, Mr. Shewchuk, a self-professed Italophile, spends his spare time teaching and savoring the secrets of Tuscan cuisine and wine. He is a well known humorist and bon vivant.
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