Anna Xu
BCom (Distinction), J.D.
Associate
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Location
Calgary
Experience
Anna Xu is an Alberta employment lawyer and Associate with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP’s Labour and Employment Law practice group.
Working through the firm’s Calgary office, she assists employees and employers on a broad range of employment law matters, including:
- Wrongful dismissals
- Terminations for cause and without cause in Alberta
- Constructive dismissals
- Severance pay negotiations
- Workplace harassment and sexual harassment
- Discrimination at work
- Human rights violations
- Employment contracts and policies
- Employee misclassification
- Temporary layoffs in Alberta
Prior to joining Samfiru Tumarkin LLP, Anna worked at a litigation law firm — successfully representing clients in personal injury, civil litigation, and family law matters.
Utilizing her diverse litigation background, she is a fierce advocate who provides practical, timely, and cost-effective solutions.
Outside of the office, Anna enjoys writing, dancing, travelling, and singing her heart out during karaoke with friends.
Education
Anna obtained her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
Prior to law school, she received a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with distinction from the University of Alberta.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Law Society of Alberta
- Calgary Bar Association
- Association of Women Lawyers
Languages Spoken
Anna has a keen interest in learning various languages.
In addition to speaking English, she is capable of having conversations in:
- Mandarin
- Korean
- Japanese
- French