Victor Vogel KC
Lawyer
In a career that has spanned over four decades, Vic has acquired a reputation as an extraordinary lawyer. Respected throughout the legal community, our clients rely on his years of experience, business acumen and pragmatic approach to find the best possible outcome for the legal issues they face.
Assistant
Emily Lewis
Biography
Vic leads our Estate Litigation team. He has conducted numerous trials (including jury trials), appeared at all levels of Alberta’s court, and acted as counsel in Judicial Dispute Resolutions, mediations and arbitrations.
Vic has volunteered on many committees and projects to improve our profession and our community. He was a member of The Law Society of Alberta’s Conduct Committee, its Family Law Advisory Committee and its Practice Review Committee. He was involved in implementing the Civil Mediation Program at the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, and volunteered as a Judge at the University of Calgary Trial Advocacy Program for several years. Vic also contributed to the development of the Equity and Diversity Guide prepared by the Canadian Bar Association’s Standing Committee on equity and diversity.
Vic’s community leadership includes serving on many committees and boards for non-profit associations including the Calgary Jewish Centre and the Learning Disabilities Association (Calgary Chapter).
Recognition
- Appointed Queen’s Counsel, 2014
- The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2022 – 2025
Professional Involvement
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Calgary Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Past Member, Law Society of Alberta Conduct Committee
- Past Member, Law Society of Alberta Family Law Advisory Committee
- Past Volunteer, University of Calgary Law School
- Past Mentor, Law Society of Alberta Mentor Program
Community
- Past Director, Calgary Jewish Centre
- Past Director, HomeFront
- Past Director, Learning Disabilities Association
- Past Member, Anne Frank Exhibit Committee
Education
- LL.B., University of Alberta
- B.A., University of Calgary
Bar Admission
- Admitted to the Law Society of Alberta, 1979
Me
Vic with former Masters Golf Champion Mike Weir