Sarah Makson
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
A lawyer since 2012
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Sarah has carved a niche for herself in the realms of insurance, tort liability, and dispute resolution, bringing a wealth of experience from her previous career as a commercial insurance broker. This unique background informs her practical, hands-on approach to navigating legal challenges, where she seamlessly blends risk management strategies with legal expertise.
In her legal practice, Sarah zeroes in on a spectrum of insurance-related matters. She adeptly handles insurance claims and coverage disputes, delivers coverage and regulatory opinions, and resolves contract disputes. Her work extends to product liability, professional negligence, and issues affecting health care providers. Sarah also has a keen focus on commercial host liability, commercial construction matters, and surety claims and coverage, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge in the insurance sector.
Sarah's courtroom experience includes representing clients in both the Provincial Court and the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, where her advocacy skills have been put to the test in various challenging cases.
Her insights into the latest trends in business insurance are invaluable, covering topics from cyber insurance and smart equipment to shipping challenges and the importance of regular insurance reviews. Sarah also explores insurance industry shifts, including product recall, municipal liability, cargo, and business interruption insurance, and she delves into the implications of climate change litigation, D&O risk, force majeure, and transport insurance. Her perspectives on the integration of autonomous technology in Calgary and legislative developments in Manitoba regarding automated vehicle technologies are particularly forward-thinking.
Sarah's commitment to the legal community is evident through her memberships in the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association, and The Advocates’ Society, as well as her involvement with the Professional Liability Underwriting Society's Western Canada Steering Committee. Beyond her professional engagements, Sarah is deeply involved in her community, volunteering with the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, the Civil Claims Duty Counsel, and the Queen’s Bench Amicus Program.
Her academic credentials, including an LLB from the University of Calgary and a B.Comm. with Distinction from McGill University, coupled with her bar admission in Alberta in 2012, underscore her solid foundation in both law and commerce. Sarah's blend of practical experience, legal acumen, and community involvement make her a standout advocate for clients navigating the complex landscape of insurance law.