Jillian Tomimoto
Jillian is an Associate in the First Nations Law group at Walsh.
Prior to joining Walsh, Jillian completed articles of clerkship at the Alberta Court of Justiceunder the mentorship of the Honourable Justice A.P. Argento. At the Court of Justice, sheassisted with a variety of civil, criminal and family matters.
Jillian comes to Walsh with a diversity of work experiences. Prior to attending law school,she worked at the United Nations Global Compact in New York City, both as an intern andfreelance writer. She has experience in marketing and communications. Jillian alsoworked in the tech industry in Montreal and Calgary. She hopes to draw on her diversebackground to provide a well-rounded and practical perspective to her clients’ legalchallenges.
In law school, Jillian participated in the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot Competition and theWestern Canada Family Law Negotiation Competition. In her final year, she completed asemester abroad at the City University of Hong Kong.
During her spare time, Jillian enjoys spending time in the Rockies, whether itsbackcountry skiing or backpacking. She is steadily improving her golf game (although herenthusiasm outpaces her skill level) and has recently taken up tennis. Jillian also loves totravel.
Jillian Tomimoto
Jillian is an Associate in the First Nations Law group at Walsh.
Prior to joining Walsh, Jillian completed articles of clerkship at the Alberta Court of Justiceunder the mentorship of the Honourable Justice A.P. Argento. At the Court of Justice, sheassisted with a variety of civil, criminal and family matters.
Jillian comes to Walsh with a diversity of work experiences. Prior to attending law school,she worked at the United Nations Global Compact in New York City, both as an intern andfreelance writer. She has experience in marketing and communications. Jillian alsoworked in the tech industry in Montreal and Calgary. She hopes to draw on her diversebackground to provide a well-rounded and practical perspective to her clients’ legalchallenges.
In law school, Jillian participated in the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot Competition and theWestern Canada Family Law Negotiation Competition. In her final year, she completed asemester abroad at the City University of Hong Kong.
During her spare time, Jillian enjoys spending time in the Rockies, whether itsbackcountry skiing or backpacking. She is steadily improving her golf game (although herenthusiasm outpaces her skill level) and has recently taken up tennis. Jillian also loves totravel.
Education & Professional Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics (With Distinction), McGill University
- Juris Doctor, University of Calgary
Professional Affiliations
- Calgary Bar Association
- Law Society of Alberta
Areas of Practice
- First Nations Law
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
