FIRM HISTORY

History of John Edward Brownlee & Brownlee LLP

Brownlee LLP's founder, John Edward Brownlee, Q.C., LL.D., studied law at the University of Toronto.  He commenced his articles in Calgary in 1909 and from the time of his call to the Alberta Bar built a successful law practice. He served as Attorney General for the Province of Alberta from 1921 to 1925 and as Premier from 1925 to 1934. Undoubtedly Mr. Brownlee's most significant achievement as Premier was negotiating the transfer of ownership of natural resources from federal to provincial ownership. After leaving public life in 1935, Mr. Brownlee re-established his law practice in Edmonton. Mr. Brownlee's strong work ethic, dedication to community and public service, and commitment to legal writing and speaking are part of the present firm’s tradition.

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