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Professional Background
Susan articled with John McNiven in 1979. She and Mr. McNiven joined McNiven Kelly a year later in 1980 and she became a partner in 1987. Susan is a member of the firm's Executive Committee.
Susan's practice is concentrated on insolvency law, banking, placement and enforcement of security, realizations and collections, personal property security and priority issues, and commercial transactions.
Education
1975 University of Calgary, B.Comm. with distinction
1979 Osgoode Hall, York University, LL.B.
1980 Admitted to the Alberta Bar
Professional and Community Experience
Member, Law Society of Alberta
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, INSOL
Member, Turnaround Management Association
Member, Ranchmen's Club
Member, Bow Valley Club
Instructor, Business Law at the University of Calgary
Instructor, Alberta Bar Admission Course for many years in the areas of creditors' rights, bankruptcy, receivership, negotiation strategies
Examiner for the Superintendent of Bankruptcy at oral examinations of trustee candidates
Member, Management Advisory Board for the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy.
Presented numerous papers on insolvency, creditors rights, and civil enforcement topics.
Panelist for the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals on many occasions.
Speaker for other professional, client, and community groups on bankruptcy, creditors' rights, personal property security, and related subjects
Avocations
Susan owns the world's cutest dog, Ernest the Wheaten Terrier. She is a qualified skipper and an avid sailor. Susan also likes to garden, cook and play bridge. She is an intermediate skier and a mediocre golfer.
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“In my experience, clients are most interested in value, which I would define as a quality job done for a fair price”
Susan L. Robinson Burns Q.C.
sburns@milesdavison.com
403.298.0359
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