Michael I. Wylie
As a member of the Banking Group, Mike represents lenders and borrowers in banking and financial transactions. He has a strong background for dealing with matters involving personal property security, and experience in a range of commercial matters. Mike also provides advice on matters relating to educational institutions, particularly in the post-secondary sector; he brings practical experience to his work in this area.
Prior to joining Macleod Dixon, Mike practised law in Lethbridge for six years and was a faculty member at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law for 15 years. He was Dean of Law at the University of Calgary for five years. Teaching subjects included secured transactions, business associations, securities, advanced business transactions, interviewing, counselling and negotiating and legal process. Mike has written articles and made numerous presentations in these areas as well.
- Oxford University, Bachelor of Civil Laws, 1983
- Dalhousie University, LL.B., 1976
- University of Calgary, B.A. (Honours), 1973
- Alberta, 1978
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Designated as a "Best Lawyer in Canada", 2007
- Banking Law
- Alberta Centennial Medal, 2005
- Suzanne Mah Human Rights Award, 2000
- Board of Directors, Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice, 2003-2005
- Board of Directors, Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre
- Associate Editor, Education Law Post-Secondary Reporter
- Co-chair, Organizing Committee, Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice Annual Conference, 2003
- Calgary Cultural and Racial Diversity Task Force, 2000 to 2002
- Board of Directors, Legal Education Society of Alberta, 1997 to 2001
- Honorary Bencher, Law Society of Alberta, 1996 to 2001
- Education and Credentials Committee, Law Society of Alberta, 1996 to 2001
- President, Council of Canadian Law Deans, 1998 to 1999
