AMBER L. NICKEL
LAWYER
ABOUT AMBER
Incorporating an educational component is a key part of building my practice. By coaching and helping my clients develop the skills they need, I empower them to be more confident, capable, and proactive in managing their success
Admissions:
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Alberta, 2012
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Areas of Practice:
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Condominium Law
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Litigation
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Employment Law
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OVERVIEW
Amber is an experienced litigator in the areas of condominium law and employment law. She has extensive experience in acting for condominium corporations on a range of issues, including collections, bylaw enforcement, construction deficiencies, and general advising. She has also represented employers in various employment proceedings, including wrongful dismissals, Human Rights complaints, Employment Standards claims, Federal Labour complaints, and Federal Court actions. In addition, Amber advises employers on general employment matters and has worked with large organizations, such as First Nations, on employment issues, including company reorganizations.
By taking a practical approach and making her legal advice more accessible, Amber ensures that her clients are well informed and positioned to act decisively. For example, condominium boards of directors benefit from learning about best practices and condominium community management strategies across the industry.
Amber is invested in her clients’ long-term success and therefore participates in retreats and leads team building activities. She trains employers and employees in how to function effectively together. She demonstrates to both parties that their policy manuals and procedures are important relationship building tools. Amber's strong communication skills make her an effective advocate, both in speech and in writing affidavits, briefs, and contracts. She recognizes that word choice plays a vital rhetorical role, extending beyond just its legal consequences.
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In addition to being a strong advocate for her clients, Amber is dedicated to mentoring students and colleagues who are starting their own practices. She attributes much of her confidence to her own excellent articling experience in Red Deer, which allowed her to learn through hands-on immersion.
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Amber spent many years in Halifax before returning to Alberta in 2011 to start her practice. She enjoys cooking and baking at home. Amber loves dogs, enjoys stand-up comedy, and is an avid golfer.