Thompson, Crystal

Crystal graduated from the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law in 1999 with dean’s list standing. She was called to the Alberta bar in 2001 and has been practicing family law ever since. Crystal has appeared at all levels of Alberta’s Courts and she has recently been successful in two major custody appeals. Crystal enjoys intensive advocacy and litigation. Crystal is also a collaborative lawyer and mediator. Crystal’s approach to advocating for her clients on family law matters is to make every attempt to settle matters outside of court but to take court action if necessary to protect her client’s interests.

Professional Associations:

Law Society of Alberta
Canadian Bar Association- Family Law and Wills and Estates subsections
Calgary Bar Association
Association of Collaborative Professionals
International Association of Collaborative Professionals
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts- Alberta Chapter

Community Contributions

Dispute Resolution Officer- Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta
Instructor- Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education
Board Member and Treasurer- Association of Collaborative Professionals
Contributor- Legal Education Society of Alberta Family Law Practice Manual
Guest Lecturer- University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, Advanced Family Law
Volunteer lawyer and Instructor- Calgary Legal Guidance
Past Instructor- Parenting After Separation Seminar

In her free time Crystal enjoys camping and hiking and she is learning to golf.