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Ryan P. Krushelnitzky

District
Edmonton
Organization
Field LLP o/a Field Law LLP
Location
Edmonton
Call year
2010
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Positions

Position summaries interpret each candidate's statements. They aren't the candidates' own words and haven't been endorsed by them. How positions are assessed

Not stated: The statement does not provide enough topic-specific evidence. It does not mean opposition or lack of relevant experience.

AI

AI and the Practice of Law

Identifies disruption from AI as a systemic issue confronting the profession. No AI-specific response is proposed.

Explicit
  • AI risks and regulation
Evidence and limits

Explicit · Issue recognition. A relevant principle, priority, issue recognition or reported practice is directly expressed. This does not necessarily mean a specific policy change is proposed.

My experience provides me insight into the systemic issues that confront the bar: in terms of access to justice, the disruption of AI, and other challenges faced by the bar.

AI is expressly identified as a systemic issue, but the statement does not develop a substantive policy response.

What this doesn't show

  • Recognition of disruption does not establish support for or opposition to AI adoption.
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Regulatory Burden

Regulatory Burden on Solo and Small Firm

Supports fair, effective, proportionate and transparent regulation informed by practical understanding of the profession. Relevance to solo and small-firm burden is inferred; no size-specific reform is stated.

Inferred
  • Proportionate regulation
Evidence and limits

Inferred · Policy principle, Inferred relevance. A narrow, reasonable interpretation or topic connection that is not directly stated. Read the reasoning and limitations.

A Bencher’s primary responsibility is to protect the public interest through fair, effective, proportionate, and transparent regulation, informed by a practical understanding of the profession.

Proportionality is an explicit regulatory principle, but smaller practices and their compliance burdens are not specifically discussed.

What this doesn't show

  • No particular fee, reporting obligation, exemption or compliance program is proposed.
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A2J

Access to Justice through Allied Professionals

Not stated.

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Candidate statement

As published on the candidate's Law Society of Alberta election profile.

My name is Ryan Krushelnitzky. I am putting forward my name as a candidate for the upcoming Bencher election because I want to be of service to the public.

I believe in, and want to help maintain, a strong, independent Law Society, that stands up for the rule of law. The rule of law is a fundamental pillar of our democracy, and is something that require the legal professional’s vigilance and protection. A strong, independent bar is essential for a functioning legal system, that provides access to justice for all.

The bar’s independence is a privilege. The Law Society should remain an impartial and non-partisan regulator, dedicated to upholding high standards of competence, professionalism, integrity, and public service through a focused and principled approach to discipline. A Bencher’s primary responsibility is to protect the public interest through fair, effective, proportionate, and transparent regulation, informed by a practical understanding of the profession.

I have been practicing in the civil litigation and arbitration fields since I was called to the bar in 2010. Before starting my practice, I was fortunate enough to be employed as a Clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada. I’ve appeared before all levels of Alberta Court, and in front of various arbitral tribunals.

I have a B.Sc. and LLB from the University of Alberta and a Ph.D. from Queen’s University in Kingston. I’m a partner in the Litigation Group at Field LLP, where I have a rewarding practice acting for various kinds of clients on challenging matters.

I am also active in legal scholarship and education. I am a Term Lecturer teaching law to engineering students at the University of Alberta. I have been an instructor at the Osgoode Hall Law School Certificate in Construction Law.

My various roles have taught me to listen carefully, assess competing positions fairly, work through complex issues, and make principled decisions grounded in evidence and law. My experience provides me insight into the systemic issues that confront the bar: in terms of access to justice, the disruption of AI, and other challenges faced by the bar.

If elected, I will bring independence of judgment, practical experience, careful analysis, and a commitment to respectful and principled decision-making. I would be honoured to have the support of my colleagues.