Maria Baracaldo

Paralegal

She/Her/Hers
  • mbaracaldo@jfklaw.ca
  • P 604 687 0549 ext 117
  • Bankers Hall West, Suite 1000 (Office 1052) 888 3rd Street Southwest, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5C5

Maria Baracaldo is a Paralegal based in our Calgary office.

Prior to joining JFK in 2015, Maria was completing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology with a certificate in Social Justice from Simon Fraser University. Her Anthropology degree ignited a passion to work with Indigenous communities.

Maria assists lawyers in managing litigation matters and is passionate about providing clients with efficient and high-quality service. She has worked in many jurisdictions throughout Canada, including British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada.

When not working, Maria enjoys cooking, reading, and running (very slowly) along the seawall.

Education

  • Paralegal Certificate, Capilano University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology with a certificate in Social Justice, Simon Fraser University.
  • Electronic Discovery & Litigation Technology Course, Vancouver Community College.

Highlights

Publications

Justice vs “Trust Us” – Ontario (Attorney General) v Restoule

On July 26, 2024, the Supreme Court of Canada (“the Court“) released a unanimous

 
Nova Scotia cannabis decision shuts down Aboriginal and Treaty Rights defence

On June 7th, the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia issued a decision in R.