Yasemin Shihab Ahmed

Yasemin Shihab Ahmed

Yasemin is a dedicated family lawyer with a strong background in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She thrives in high-conflict cases, skillfully representing clients and advocating fiercely for their rights and best interests.

A lifelong Calgarian, she earned her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Liverpool School of Law before returning home to complete her Master of Management at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business.

A Hands-On, Client-Focused Approach

With diverse experience across multiple legal disciplines, Yasemin discovered that family law was where she could make the greatest difference—allowing her to build strong connections with her clients while providing meaningful support during some of life’s most challenging transitions. She values taking an active role in her clients' cases, ensuring they feel heard, supported, and informed throughout the legal process. Her goal is to help clients not only navigate the complexities of family law but also emerge from the experience feeling confident and ready to move forward with their lives.

Yasemin believes trust is the foundation of every successful lawyer-client relationship. From the very first meeting, she focuses on forging strong connections and providing strategic, pragmatic guidance. No matter how straightforward or challenging the case, she ensures her clients understand their options, helping them make informed decisions with confidence.

Trusted Courtroom and Dispute Resolution Experience

Yasemin helps clients assess the best path forward to resolution, exploring collaborative options like mediation and arbitration when appropriate. However, when court is necessary, she is a skilled litigator with a track record of success in the courtroom. She has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta including the Alberta Court of Justice, the Court of King’s Bench, and the Court of Appeal. Her litigation experience includes but is not limited to:

• High-conflict divorce and separation
• Child custody, access, and parenting disputes
• Guardianship and decision-making
• Child and spousal support matters
• Family property and debt division
• Protection orders and restraining orders
• Appeals

Committed to Legal Education and Community Involvement 

Yasemin is actively engaged in the legal community, regularly contributing to legal education and professional development. She is a volunteer and presenter with the Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA) and has co-hosted a webinar with the Honourable Justice M. Kraus on Practice Note 2 filing and deadlines.

Throughout her legal education and career, Yasemin has taken on numerous leadership and volunteer roles, from mentoring law students and supporting access to justice initiatives to spearheading student organizations and professional networks. Her dedication to the legal profession, mentorship, and community engagement reflects her passion for advocacy—both inside and outside the courtroom.

Outside the courtroom, Yasemin is an active and adventurous person. She enjoys weightlifting, Muay Thai, hot yoga, and hiking, always looking for new ways to challenge herself physically. A devoted animal lover, especially when it comes to cats, she enjoys spending time with her feline companions. Yasemin is also a foodie who loves exploring Calgary’s local restaurant scene, always on the lookout for the next great spot to try.