Sarah McGuire
Associate
Sarah is an associate in our London office, practising in the firm's Appeals, Professional Regulation and Liability, Health Law, and Education Law groups. She provides strategic legal counsel and risk management advice to a diverse range of clients, including organizations, educators, healthcare practitioners, and other professionals.
Areas of Expertise
Appeals
Commercial Litigation
Education Law
Health Law
Professional Regulation
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Manitoba, 2018 to 2021
Awards: Dean’s Honour List (2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021)
Borden Ladner Gervais Professional Excellence Award (2018-2019)
Isbister Scholarship for Highest Standing in Second Year (2019-2020)
Law Society Prize Fourth Highest Standing in Third Year (2020-2021)
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Manitoba, 2018 to 2021
Awards: Dean’s Honour List (2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021)
Borden Ladner Gervais Professional Excellence Award (2018-2019)
Isbister Scholarship for Highest Standing in Second Year (2019-2020)
Law Society Prize Fourth Highest Standing in Third Year (2020-2021)
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Manitoba, 2018 to 2021
Awards: Dean’s Honour List (2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021)
Borden Ladner Gervais Professional Excellence Award (2018-2019)
Isbister Scholarship for Highest Standing in Second Year (2019-2020)
Law Society Prize Fourth Highest Standing in Third Year (2020-2021)
Representative Work
Acted as co-counsel to an employer in successfully defending against a union application before the Canadian Industrial Relations Board seeking recognition of the universal scope of its bargaining certificate – Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Calgary Airport Authority 2024 CIRB 1134.
Served as second chair counsel representing employers in employment disputes arising from terminations related to COVID-19 immunization policies.
Acted as co-counsel to employers in matters involving wrongful dismissal claims, breaches of restrictive covenants, and human rights complaints.
Successfully represented physiotherapists, massage therapists, and optometrists in regulatory disciplinary proceedings before their respective professional colleges.
Assisted in the defence of midwives, physicians, and medical clinics in medical negligence claims.
Acted as co-counsel in the defence of a class action lawsuit alleging anti-Semitism brought against Canadian universities and student unions.
Acted as co-counsel to a trustee in bankruptcy in contested litigation concerning transfers at undervalue.
Successfully advanced applications to remove power of attorney and estate trustee on the grounds of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.
Representative Work
Acted as co-counsel to an employer in successfully defending against a union application before the Canadian Industrial Relations Board seeking recognition of the universal scope of its bargaining certificate – Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Calgary Airport Authority 2024 CIRB 1134.
Served as second chair counsel representing employers in employment disputes arising from terminations related to COVID-19 immunization policies.
Acted as co-counsel to employers in matters involving wrongful dismissal claims, breaches of restrictive covenants, and human rights complaints.
Successfully represented physiotherapists, massage therapists, and optometrists in regulatory disciplinary proceedings before their respective professional colleges.
Assisted in the defence of midwives, physicians, and medical clinics in medical negligence claims.
Acted as co-counsel in the defence of a class action lawsuit alleging anti-Semitism brought against Canadian universities and student unions.
Acted as co-counsel to a trustee in bankruptcy in contested litigation concerning transfers at undervalue.
Successfully advanced applications to remove power of attorney and estate trustee on the grounds of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.
Representative Work
Acted as co-counsel to an employer in successfully defending against a union application before the Canadian Industrial Relations Board seeking recognition of the universal scope of its bargaining certificate – Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Calgary Airport Authority 2024 CIRB 1134.
Served as second chair counsel representing employers in employment disputes arising from terminations related to COVID-19 immunization policies.
Acted as co-counsel to employers in matters involving wrongful dismissal claims, breaches of restrictive covenants, and human rights complaints.
Successfully represented physiotherapists, massage therapists, and optometrists in regulatory disciplinary proceedings before their respective professional colleges.
Assisted in the defence of midwives, physicians, and medical clinics in medical negligence claims.
Acted as co-counsel in the defence of a class action lawsuit alleging anti-Semitism brought against Canadian universities and student unions.
Acted as co-counsel to a trustee in bankruptcy in contested litigation concerning transfers at undervalue.
Successfully advanced applications to remove power of attorney and estate trustee on the grounds of negligence and breach of fiduciary duty.
Memberships
Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of Alberta
Calgary Bar Association
Memberships
Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of Alberta
Calgary Bar Association
Memberships
Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of Alberta
Calgary Bar Association
About Sarah
Sarah McGuire is an associate in the London office of Lerners LLP, practiscing in the firm's Appeals, Professional Regulation and Liability, Dispute Resolution and Advocacy , Health Law, and Education Law groups. She provides strategic legal counsel and risk management advice to a diverse range of clients, including organizations, educators, healthcare practitioners, and other professionals.
Sarah's practice focuses on both regulatory compliance and litigation defence with an emphasis on labour, employment and human rights, professional liability/negligence, and health law. She is also experienced in general civil litigation including class actions, breach of contract disputes, administrative and public law matters, and complex personal injury litigation.
Taking a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach, Sarah supports clients through multifaceted legal challenges. She is recognized for her ability to navigate nuanced legal frameworks with clarity and care, delivering strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
Sarah brings a global and educational perspective to her work with clients in the education and health sectors, having taught overseas at the postsecondary level before entering the legal profession.
Originally from southwestern Ontario, Sarah completed her law degree in Manitoba and began her legal career in Alberta. During law school, she clerked at the Alberta Court of Appeal and completed an internship with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague, Netherlands, where she gained valuable experience in international and appellate law.
Outside of her legal practice, Sarah enjoys reading and writing, travelling, exploring new coffee spots and great food, practising Pilates, cycling, and spending time with her small but mighty family.
Sarah McGuire is an associate in the London office of Lerners LLP, practiscing in the firm's Appeals, Professional Regulation and Liability, Dispute Resolution and Advocacy , Health Law, and Education Law groups. She provides strategic legal counsel and risk management advice to a diverse range of clients, including organizations, educators, healthcare practitioners, and other professionals.
Sarah's practice focuses on both regulatory compliance and litigation defence with an emphasis on labour, employment and human rights, professional liability/negligence, and health law. She is also experienced in general civil litigation including class actions, breach of contract disputes, administrative and public law matters, and complex personal injury litigation.
Taking a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach, Sarah supports clients through multifaceted legal challenges. She is recognized for her ability to navigate nuanced legal frameworks with clarity and care, delivering strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
Sarah brings a global and educational perspective to her work with clients in the education and health sectors, having taught overseas at the postsecondary level before entering the legal profession.
Originally from southwestern Ontario, Sarah completed her law degree in Manitoba and began her legal career in Alberta. During law school, she clerked at the Alberta Court of Appeal and completed an internship with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague, Netherlands, where she gained valuable experience in international and appellate law.
Outside of her legal practice, Sarah enjoys reading and writing, travelling, exploring new coffee spots and great food, practising Pilates, cycling, and spending time with her small but mighty family.
Sarah McGuire is an associate in the London office of Lerners LLP, practiscing in the firm's Appeals, Professional Regulation and Liability, Dispute Resolution and Advocacy , Health Law, and Education Law groups. She provides strategic legal counsel and risk management advice to a diverse range of clients, including organizations, educators, healthcare practitioners, and other professionals.
Sarah's practice focuses on both regulatory compliance and litigation defence with an emphasis on labour, employment and human rights, professional liability/negligence, and health law. She is also experienced in general civil litigation including class actions, breach of contract disputes, administrative and public law matters, and complex personal injury litigation.
Taking a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach, Sarah supports clients through multifaceted legal challenges. She is recognized for her ability to navigate nuanced legal frameworks with clarity and care, delivering strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.
Sarah brings a global and educational perspective to her work with clients in the education and health sectors, having taught overseas at the postsecondary level before entering the legal profession.
Originally from southwestern Ontario, Sarah completed her law degree in Manitoba and began her legal career in Alberta. During law school, she clerked at the Alberta Court of Appeal and completed an internship with the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague, Netherlands, where she gained valuable experience in international and appellate law.
Outside of her legal practice, Sarah enjoys reading and writing, travelling, exploring new coffee spots and great food, practising Pilates, cycling, and spending time with her small but mighty family.
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