Supporting newer lawyers
Mentorship, guidance and meaningful opportunities to develop sound judgment early in practice.
Law Society of Alberta · 2026
Thoughtful leadership.
Thoughtful leadership.
Grounded in practice.
I'm Rabie Ahmed, a Calgary lawyer. I'm seeking election as Bencher to bring a practical, considered perspective to the regulation and future of our profession.
“The profession is strongest when its regulation reflects both the public interest and the realities of modern practice.”
2026 BENCHER ELECTION VOTING NOVEMBER 10–17 ALBERTA
Why I'm running
A voice shaped by the day-to-day realities of law.
Our profession is built on public trust. Maintaining that trust means upholding high standards, protecting the public interest, and understanding how those standards work in real practice.
As a practising lawyer and law firm owner, I've seen the opportunities and pressures that come with serving clients, supporting a team, mentoring younger colleagues and navigating a changing profession.
I would bring that perspective to the Bencher table, together with a willingness to listen, ask difficult questions and approach regulatory issues fairly and pragmatically.
Read my full candidate statement
Looking ahead
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Issues that matter to me.
These are some of the conversations I believe are important for the profession's future, always within the Law Society's public-interest mandate.
Professional development
Practical, relevant learning that helps lawyers maintain competence throughout their careers.
A profession with breadth
Recognizing the many backgrounds, communities and practice settings that strengthen our profession.
Modern legal practice
Thinking carefully about technology, firm realities, access to justice and evolving models of practice.
Perspectives from practicePersonal injury · Care-First Criminal defence · Conflicts Family law · Mentorship EXPLORE MY PERSPECTIVES & HOW TO VOTE ↗
Perspectives shaped by practice.
These are some of the issues I have been reflecting on as a practising lawyer. I will continue adding perspectives as I hear from colleagues across Alberta, always mindful of the Law Society’s independent public-interest mandate.
Access to courts and justice
Injured Albertans need meaningful remedies and accountability. The profession’s perspective should inform discussion when reforms affect tort rights and the role of our courts.
Read my Care-First perspective ↗Ethical walls and modern practice
Effective ethical walls and independent office-sharing deserve practical consideration while protecting confidentiality and loyalty, so fewer unnecessary barriers limit access to defence counsel.
Read my criminal-law perspective ↗Support that reflects practice
Meaningful mentorship, access to justice and an appreciation of solo, small and medium-firm realities can strengthen how family lawyers serve the public.
Read my family-law perspective ↗
Experience & perspective
Beyond a single practice setting.
My work has brought together advocacy, adjudication, firm leadership, professional service and mentorship. Each offers a different perspective on our profession's responsibilities.
View official biography & CVPracticeEsquire Law, Calgary
AdjudicationTribunal Member, Alberta Human Rights Commission
AdvocacyFamily and criminal litigation; amicus curiae service
CommunityLegal education, professional involvement and mentorship
In conversation
Hear from me directly.
I joined the Alberta Bencher Guide for a conversation about artificial intelligence, rural practice, regulatory burdens, and pathways into the legal profession.
The full interview provides a closer look at how I would approach the responsibilities of a Bencher.
Watch on the Alberta Bencher Guide ↗
From the campaign
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Interview · November 2026
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Campaign updates & insights.
News from the campaign, reflections on the legal profession, and upcoming opportunities to join the conversation. I'll share more here as the election approaches.
A voice for the criminal law bar
Defence counsel, Crown prosecutors and the realities of small and medium firms: practical experience in the public interest.
Read my criminal-law perspective ↗Family practice and the realities of law
How the pressures of practice, mentorship and serving the public should inform professional governance.
Read my family-law perspective ↗Care-First and access to justice
Why the profession’s experience matters when reforms affect tort rights, the role of our courts, and access to justice.
Read my Care-First perspective ↗My Alberta Bencher Guide interview
Watch my conversation about technology, access to the profession and the practical realities of governing in the public interest.
Watch the interview ↗Why I'm running for Bencher
I believe regulation should protect the public while recognizing the realities of modern legal practice, mentorship and professional development.
Explore my priorities ↗
2026 Bencher election
Your voice helps shape the profession.
If you're eligible to vote in the 2026 Law Society of Alberta Bencher Election, I would be grateful for your consideration and support.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW ↗ Voting instructions ↗November 10, 2026Online voting opens at approximately 10 a.m. Alberta time. Credentials are emailed to eligible voters.
November 17, 2026Voting closes at 4:30 p.m. Mountain time.
Voting takes place through the official Law Society election process. Visit the official voting page for eligibility, credentials and instructions.