Lynda Rogers

In the realm of legal expertise, Lynda Rogers has carved out a distinct niche for herself within the Advocacy Group, focusing her considerable skills on corporate commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Her legal prowess doesn't stop there; she's also well-versed in insurance litigation, professional liability, health, and administrative law. Lynda has confidently represented clients in front of prestigious courts such as the Court of King’s Bench in both Alberta and New Brunswick, alongside appearances in the Provincial Court of New Brunswick and before various professional regulatory bodies across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Beyond her courtroom achievements, Lynda is deeply integrated into the legal community through her memberships in the Law Societies of both Alberta and New Brunswick, the Canadian and Calgary Bar Associations, the Advocates’ Society, and Canadian Defence Lawyers. She contributes her insights and leadership to the arts as a board member for both the Saint John Theatre Company and Connection Dance Works in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Her academic and moot court accolades are noteworthy. Lynda was celebrated for her exceptional performance at the 2019 Laskin Moot Competition, securing awards for best pair, best factum, and as the second-place oralist. Additionally, she has contributed her time and expertise to the Law Society of New Brunswick’s Provincial Law Libraries Committee.

Lynda's background is as diverse as it is impressive. During her law studies, she was instrumental in co-coordinating a legal co-op education program targeting high school students in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice and the Halifax Regional School Board. Her commitment to legal practice and community service was further demonstrated through her work placement in family and criminal law at the Dalhousie Legal Aid Clinic, not to mention her volunteer work with Special Olympics Nova Scotia, Habitat for Humanity, and the IWK Children’s Hospital.

Lynda’s professional journey reflects a broad spectrum of legal challenges, from representing Veolia Water Technologies in a substantial US$800M construction delay claim by K+S Potash Canada in Saskatchewan, to advocating for Paramount Resources and Todd Energy in a complex well blowout claim in British Columbia. Her involvement in significant litigation, such as the US$500M dispute involving Veolia Water Technologies, K+S Potash Canada, and Aecon Mining Construction Services over a crystallizer vessel at the K+S potash mine, underscores her capability to handle high-stakes legal matters.

Lynda’s contributions to the legal field extend beyond her casework, as evidenced by her engagement with the professional community through speaking engagements, including addressing the New Brunswick Dental Society on malpractice management and discussing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on court processes with Aviva Canada.

With each case, Lynda Rogers demonstrates her unwavering commitment to her clients and her passion for the law, making her a distinguished member of her field and a valued asset to her community.