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Professional Background
Bill joined Miles Davison McCarthy in 1981 and became
a partner in the firm in 1988. He has been a
member of the firm's management committee since
the early 1990s.
Bill's practice focuses on employment
and labour law. As a Chartered Arbitrator, he regularly
chairs labour arbitrations in the private and public
sector. He has also served as the chair of the Alberta
Human Rights Board of Inquiry.
He advises individuals and corporations
on employment law matters, including executive employment
contracts and wrongful dismissal litigation.
Education
1970 University of Alberta, B.A.
1981 University of Calgary, LL.B.
1983 Admitted to the Alberta Bar
1989 Chartered Arbitrator, Ch. Arb.
Professional and Community
Experience
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, Law Society of Alberta
Member, Calgary Bar Association
Member, Alberta Arbitration and Mediation Society
Member, Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Canada
Inc.
Presented numerous papers and participated as a panelist
at labour conferences.
Taught trial advocacy and labour relations at the University
of Calgary in the Faculty of Law.
Board member and Past Chair, Canadian National Institute
for the Blind, Alberta-NWT-Nunavut Division
Avocations
Bill runs 40 to 60 km. each week.
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“Our business
provides a satisfying opportunity to solve problems
and find solutions to challenging situations. The
pursuit of justice can be very rewarding”
William D. McFetridge
mcfetridge@milesdavison.com
403.298.0332
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