WeirBowen Best Lawyers 2020

About Michael A.A. Shepherd

Michael is dedicated to providing clear and effective legal counsel to his clients, with a focus on Medical Malpractice, Disability, and MVAs. Known for his direct and transparent approach, he ensures his clients grasp their legal circumstances fully, empowering them to make informed decisions. With notable success across various courts, he has secured significant settlements and demonstrated his proficiency in handling disability claims.

Driven by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, Michael finds fulfillment in helping clients facing significant challenges, offering them hope and support during difficult times. Beyond law, he enjoys disc golf, traveling, and exploring his passion for furniture design and restoration.

With a strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to client satisfaction, Michael has earned a reputation as a dedicated and effective advocate for those in need.

Education

2007 – Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) – University of British Columbia, Okanagan
2014 – Juris Doctor – University of Alberta

Bar Admission

2015 – Law Society of Alberta

Professional Associations

Edmonton Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
CBA Health Law section

Community Involvment

Member, CBA Junior Lawyers’ Section (North)
Member, CBA Civil Litigation Section (North)
Founder and Former President, Sports and Entertainment Law Society (University of Alberta)
Volunteer, MS Society of Canada

INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The lands on which Edmonton sits and the North Saskatchewan River that runs through it have been the sites of natural abundance, ceremony and culture, travel and rest, relationship building, making, and trading for Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Edmonton is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Metis homelands and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuline (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).

Weir Bowen acknowledges the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.