SHAWN FRANK
618 5 Ave SW, Suite 2415 Calgary, AB T2P 0M7
403-383-6553
[email protected]

EDUCATION
Juris Doctor 2017
2014-2017
Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ontario

Bachelor of Arts (with distinction)
2011-2014
York University, Toronto, ON

EMPLOYMENT
Student at Law
2017-2018
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP, Calgary, AB

Banking and Finance
• Assisted with syndicated and bilateral financings of up to $100 million for chartered banks,
financial institutions and borrowers in a broad range of industries, including oil and gas
exploration and production, energy services, commercial real estate, construction, first nations
litigation and cannabis
• Drafted and aided in drafting a multiplicity of transactional documents including various forms
of credit agreements, amending agreements, general security agreements, debentures, debenture
pledges, mortgages, intercreditor agreements, interbondholder agreements, officer’s certificates
and legal opinions
• Personally acted for borrowers in lending transactions of up to $6 million
• Successfully interacted and corresponded with clients and solicited further and ongoing files
• Responsible for the organization of multiple closings
• Presented on a range of cases and topics in group meetings

Securities and Commercial Law
• Assisted with public offerings, private placements and mergers and acquisition files
• Performed due diligence tasks
• Drafted purchase and sale agreements

Labour and Employment
• Advised employees and employers on employment contracts, hiring, employment standards,
termination and wrongful dismissal, restrictive covenants, fiduciary duties, human rights
obligations, privacy law and criminal matters
• Advised unions and employers on labour law matters

Litigation
• Performed research and drafted memos relating to a wide range of commercial litigation, general
litigation and class action matters
• Assisted with Plaintiff side catastrophic injury files

Summer Research Student
May-Aug 2016
Bergel Magence LLP, Toronto, ON
• Involved in a range of Plaintiff side personal injury files
• Attended numerous mediations and trials

Summer Research Student
May-Aug 2015
Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer, Calgary, AB

Assistant Director of Hockey Operations
2005-2014
McGuire Goaltending and Hockey Development, Toronto, ON
• Manager and Administrator
• Private and Group On-Ice Skills Instructor
• Head Coach for Physical Fitness, Health and Conditioning
• Responsible client acquisition and retention

Co-Director and Head Instructor
2011-2014
Breakaway Sports Hockey Camp, Toronto, ON (Full Time
Summer)
• Director, Coordinator and Supervisor of operations
• Responsible for the safety and care of all staff, counselors, and campers
• Responsible for client acquisition and retention

ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS

Law School Hockey Team
2014-2017

York Lions Varsity Wrestling Team
2011-2014

Ontario Hockey League (OHL) – Barrie Colts
2005-2009

Toronto Redwings ‘AAA’ Hockey Team (GTHL)
1997-2005
• Team Captain for 8 Years

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Queen’s Bench Amicus Court Assistance Program Volunteer 2017-2018

Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Center Volunteer
2017-2018

Canadian National Amputee Hockey Team Volunteer Coach 2011-2014

Big Brothers Big Sisters of York
2009-2012