Robert A. Rakochey
Rob has practiced in the area of dispute resolution (arbitration, litigation and mediation) at Macleod Dixon LLP since being called to the Alberta Bar in 1990. Rob has appeared as counsel in the Provincial Court of Alberta, Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, the Court of Appeal of Alberta and various courts through the Federal Court system, both as counsel for litigants, and as an ad hoc prosecutor. He has acted on numerous occasions in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including private and judicial mediation as well as arbitration.
Rob's practice in dispute resolution is varied. He routinely provides advice to corporations, insurance companies, major financial institutions and captive lenders, on a variety of issues, including contractual and commercial claims, insurance matters (both with respect to liability defence as well as coverage) shareholders disputes, oil and gas issues and shareholder disputes.
As senior litigation and arbitration counsel on complex matters, Rob has had extensive opportunities to utilize experts, both in the consultative and in the Court-appointed roles. With his trial experience, Rob has had numerous opportunities to have his experts challenged, as well as to challenge other experts. Macleod Dixon LLP is often retained on the largest and most complex disputes in the country, and these issues of experts are commonly addressed in their engagements.
- Alberta Arbitration & Mediation Society , Arbitration Course, 2007
- University of Calgary, Intensive Trial Advocacy, 1991
- University of Alberta, LL.B., 1989
- University of Alberta, B. Comm. (with distinction), 1986
- Alberta, 1990
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Calgary Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Insurance subsection
- Member, Construction Law subsection
- Member, Civil Litigation subsection
- Member, Personal Injury subsection
- Member, Insolvency subsection
- Member, Mortgage Loans Association of Alberta
- Member, Alberta Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Speaker, Investigative and Forensic Accounting Conference, 2008
- Keynote Speaker for Webinar on Issues for Lone Workers in Occupational Health and Safety Environment
- Moderator and Presenter, Construction Liens seminar, Calgary, December 2007
- Lecturer, Lorman Seminar on Drug Testing in the Workplace, “Balancing Human Rights and Safety”, December 2006
- Lecturer, Seminar on practicing estate planning, for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, “Advising a Debtor – Liability and Ethical Considerations”, May 2006
- Lecturer, Lorman Seminar on Employee Leave Issues, “The Risks of Playing 'Hardball' – Some Thoughts on Keays v. Honda Canada Inc.”, May 2006
- Lecturer, Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Law Conference “Advising a Debtor - Liability and Applicable Considerations”, March 2006
- Lecturer, Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada Seminar on Wireless and Telecommunications Technology, “Occupational Health & Safety Law for Lone Workers: Compliance and Good Practice”, October 2005
- Lecturer, High Technology Crime Investigation Association, “Acceptable Use Policies – Criminal Law, Civil Law and Practical Applications”, September 2005
- Lecturer, “Mission Possible – Cracking the Occupational Health & Safety Code”, October 2004
- Lecturer, Canadian Bar Association, Litigation Subsection, “A Review of Whiplash Decisions in Alberta”, May 2004
- Author, article for Lexpert Magazine, “Parental Liability for Children’s Actions”, February 2004
- Member, Senior Advisory Committee of the Crohn’s and Colitis Charity Golf Tournament, 1995 to present
- President, Calgary Handball Club, 1993 to present
- Counsel, The United Way of Calgary and Area
- Co-Chair, 2008 Canadian Handball Championships
- Founder of Business Fore Calgary Kids Foundation
- President, Rotary Club of Calgary North, 1999 to 2000
- Director, Rotary Club of Calgary North, 1993 to 1998
