Tristen Pomerance
Tristen Pomerance
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Tristen Pomerance is an experienced litigator that provides practical, real-time legal advice and solutions. She is skilled in complex commercial, construction, and insurance dispute resolution and has successfully represented clients before all levels of Court in Alberta as well as the Federal Court of Canada.

Born and raised in Calgary, Tristen has strong ties to the community and legal profession. Having gained an international perspective while abroad, she values the importance of context and brings this awareness to her advocacy.

Tristen’s dedication to professional excellence has provided her the opportunity to present at a number of conferences, events, and internal presentations and, in 2023, to be nominated for the Canadian In-House Counsel Celebration Up and Comer Award.

Value to Clients

Tristen provides value-added legal representation tailored to assist clients to successfully implement corporate strategies, goals, and objectives. Having previously worked in-house, Tristen recognizes the importance of understanding her client's business needs, risk management strategies, and industry specific challenges. This enables Tristen to pre-emptively identify legal issues and effectively provide client-centric solutions, deliver exemplary service, and exceed client expectations. 

Outside the Office

Tristen enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends, family, and dog, and is committed to her physical and mental well-being by actively maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She is also involved in a variety of professional and community organizations, which she frequently contributes her time to.  

Calgary Women in Energy
Member
2023 - Present
Canadian Association of Women in Construction
Member
2022 - Present
Advocates Society
Member
2018 - Present
Pro-Bono Law Alberta
Volunteer
2018 - Present
Canadian Bar Association
Member
2016 - Present
Young Women in Business
Member
2016 - Present
The Salvation Army
Volunteer
2016  - Present
July 2025 - 5 min read
Advance Now, Argue Later: Court Upholds Surety’s Right to Exoneration
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
The court granted partial summary judgment enforcing an exoneration obligation under a surety bond that required the indemnitors to provide a cash advance before the surety incurred costs or made payments under the bond. The court affi...
March 2025 - 4 min read
The Role of Statutory Declarations in Lien Disputes
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal’s recent Queen’s Marque case sheds new light on the role of statutory declarations in construction disputes, particularly respecting whether summary judgment is appropriate. Although statutor...
January 2025 - 5 min read
Upcoming Amendments to the Ontario Construction Act – What You Need to Know
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
The construction industry in Canada is poised for significant changes with the upcoming amendments to the Ontario Construction Act. Ontario has long been at the forefront of legislative reform in the construction industry, with its Con...
December 2024 - 7 min read
Alberta Court of Appeal Clarifies Lien Enforcement + Limitation Periods
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
The Alberta Court of Appeal was tasked with determining whether the estate of an insolvent lien claimant was limitation barred from enforcing its lien as a result of not having filed a Statement of Claim within the limitation period se...
November 2024 - 2 min read
Settlement Privilege + Related Court Actions
Defence + Indemnity Newsletter
When a party has filed separate Court Actions for multiple incidents causing indivisible injuries and one of these Actions has settled, the records from the settled Action are generally protected by settlement privilege and not produci...
Education
Cardiff University, 2015, Bachelor of Laws, First Class, Honours
Mount Royal University, 2012, Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Admissions
Alberta,2017
Languages
French (Limited working proficiency)