HANNAH LAM
ASSOCIATE LAWYER | CALGARY LITIGATION TEAM
Barrister & Solicitor | Associate Lawyer
Hannah Lam is an associate lawyer with Baker Law Firm in Calgary. Her practice focuses on commercial disputes, insolvency, defamation, and civil sexual assault claims.
Hannah brings experience managing civil litigation files, conducting contested hearings, and running multi-day trials to the firm's work for individuals and businesses. Her work includes assessing evidence, preparing written submissions, and representing clients in court.
Professional Details
Hannah is a member of the Law Society of Alberta.
- Bar admission: Alberta (2025)
- Education: Juris Doctor, Queen's University (2024); Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law, Carleton University (2021)
- Practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Insolvency, Defamation, Civil Sexual Assault Claims
- Contact Hannah directly: (587) 858-3280 · hlam@bakerlawfirm.ca
Litigation Experience
Before joining Baker Law Firm, Hannah worked as Civil Crown Counsel with Alberta's Ministry of Justice, where she independently managed a substantial civil litigation caseload. She conducted contested hearings, appeared regularly in docket court, and prepared and ran a four-day civil trial in the Alberta Court of Justice.
During her articles, Hannah worked on litigation involving insurance, bankruptcy, oil and gas, employment, and defamation. She appeared on contested applications in the Court of King's Bench, participated in mediations, and assisted with trial preparation. Her work included drafting pleadings and submissions, reviewing documentary records, and organizing evidence.
At Baker Law Firm, Hannah draws on that experience in the preparation and conduct of commercial disputes and the firm's other civil litigation matters, from reviewing the record and developing submissions to preparing for hearings and trial.
Court Experience
Hannah has represented clients before:
- Alberta Court of Justice
- Court of King's Bench of Alberta
Education and Background
Hannah earned her Juris Doctor at Queen's University, where she served on the Queen's Law Journal Editorial Board. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law from Carleton University.
Her earlier legal experience includes an internship with the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs in New York, where she researched administrative and regulatory law and helped draft legal submissions. She also worked with Legal Aid Alberta, assisting clients seeking Emergency Protection Orders and supporting criminal defence and family litigation files.