Hasti Pourriahi
Hasti Pourriahi
(She/Her)
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Hasti Pourriahi is an articling student in our Calgary office who is devoted to understanding the needs of those around her and ensuring the work she provides best serves both their long- and short-term goals. She chose to pursue a law degree due to the wide breadth of ways a legal education can better her community.

Prior to attending law school, she completed her Biopsychology degree at Queen's University, and went on to work in start-ups in the technology incubation and financial investment spaces. These experiences gave her an appreciation for intellectual property and technology law, as well as the specific legal needs of emerging and growing businesses.

Since summering at Field Law in 2022, she has remained involved in researching relevant areas both within and outside the firm. Most recently, she's had publications in the Canadian Bar Association's National Magazine and University of Calgary's ABlawg.

Value to Clients

"I am deeply passionate about listening to people and deciphering their underlying wants and needs. I plan to bring this into my practice as well, by getting to know my clients on a personal level to better understand their business goals and legal needs."

Outside the Office

When Hasti isn't hiking or running outdoors, you can find her playing the piano, reading a new book, or crafting the perfect playlist for the season.

Canadian Council of Young Feminists
Youth Advisor
2021 - Present
Women in Leadership
Vancouver Chapter Coordinator
2019 - 2021
BeaYOUtiful Foundation
Mentor
2020 - Present
November 2024 - 5 min read
Alberta’s New Access to Information Legislation: What Has Changed?
The Access to Information Act (AIA) introduces changes that will assist public bodies, including extended timelines for responding to access requests and tools to handle overly broad or disruptive requests.  New exemptions fo...
November 2024 - 4 min read
Welcome POPA: Alberta Introduces the Protection of Privacy Act
The Government of Alberta introduced Bill 33: the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) to replace the existing Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA). POPA does not represent an entire reworking of existing legislati...
November 2024
Who Has Priority Over Adjudication Awards?
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
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September 2024 - 4 min read
Is Lien Validity Subject to a Mandatory Arbitration Clause in a Contract?
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
In British Columbia, the Builders Lien Act provides security to contractors and suppliers by allowing them to place a lien on a property for unpaid work or goods. A recent BC court case addressed whether the validity of such a lien, ch...
August 2024 - 5 min read
Bridge Over Troubled Constitutional Water
Constructive Thoughts Newsletter
In Wood Buffalo (Regional Municipality) v Malcolm, the Alberta Court confirmed that constitutional arguments can be raised in court as a permissible collateral attack if the administrative body lacks jurisdiction over such questions. H...
Education
University of Calgary, 2024, Juris Doctor
Queen's University, 2019, Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Biopsychology, Dean's Honour List
Languages
Farsi (Fluent)
German (Limited working proficiency)
French (Limited working proficiency)