Shelley Mabbott Q.C.
Practice
Shelley Mabbott has extensive and in-depth knowledge and experience in real estate matters acting for individual, builders, developers, banks, private investors and governments. Shelley has taught the Bar Admission course on Real Estate for the Law Society of Alberta and a continuing education seminar in Real Estate Law for the Legal Education Society of Alberta. Shelley's practice includes significant work with clients in the areas of wills and estates, societies and private corporations, from incorporations to acquisitions and sales of businesses.
Community
Shelley Mabbott has been very involved in community service, both within Cochrane and in the Calgary Region. Shelley was a member of the Calgary Health Region Board from 1997 to 2005 including Vice Chair of the Board for four years. In addition until 2005 Shelley was the Chair of the Carewest Board, a subsidiary of the Calgary Health Region. Carewest is the largest provider of long term care and sub acute care within the Calgary Health Region. Shelley was a charter member & former President of the Cochrane Rotary Club, a charter member of the Cochrane Victim Witness Assistance Society and sat on the Cochrane Library Board. Shelley is on the Board of Directors for Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Park (SLSRP) Society.
Shelley E. Mabbott was appointed Queen's Counsel
Alberta Justice Minister Dave Hancock announced on December 31, 2003 the appointment of 100 members of the Alberta bar, including Shelley Mabbott, as Queen's Counsel for the Province of Alberta. The appointments were made by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. Queen's Counsel appointments are announced every second year on the last day of the year. The designation is an honorary title that recognizes selected individuals for both their professionalism and contribution to their community. A committee made up of representatives from both the judiciary and the legal profession screens candidates and makes recommendations to the Minister. A ministerial committee then determines the final list and forwards that list to the Minister and Executive Council for approval.
Shelley receives the 100th Anniversary Medal
In 2005 Shelley received the province's 100th Anniversary Medal. This medal is conferred upon individuals who have made significant contributions to the community and society through leadership, volunteerism and community involvement. The Alberta Centennial Medal recognizes and honours the outstanding achievements of Albertans who have gone to great lengths to make their province a better place to live, work and do business.
