Allison E. I. McMahon

Allison is a litigator with a broad civil and administrative law practice, with a particular emphasis on appeals, complex contract disputes, and judicial reviews. She has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia.

Prior to joining NST, Allison clerked for Justice Brown at the Supreme Court of Canada (2020-2021) and Justices D. Smith and DeWitt-Van Oosten at the Court of Appeal of British Columbia (2019-2020). She then worked as a litigation associate at a large regional firm and served as Commission Counsel on the Public Order Emergency Commission.

Education

• British Columbia Bar, 2020
• J.D. University of British Columbia, 2018
• M.A. (History), Queen’s University, 2012
• B.A. Hons (History & English Literature), McGill University, 2011

Recognition

• Chambers & Partners, Associate to Watch in Commercial Litigation (2025)

Community Involvement

• Adjunct Professor, Allard School of Law: The Role of the Supreme Court of Canada in the Canadian Legal System (2025)

Cases of Interest

Publications and Presentations

• Contributor, Annual Review of Law & Practice (Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, 2026)
• Luminary decision muddies the law on damages in tort for lost profits, Lexpert (co-authored with James Parker)