• Bachelor of Science from University of Victoria: 1974
• Operated family RV business
• Diploma in Education (Secondary Curriculum) from University of Victoria: 1976
• Taught high school sciences in Victoria, B.C.
• Studied computer programming at University of Victoria: 1983
• Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Alberta 1987
• Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1988
• Joined the firm in 1991
• Wrote database–document generation program still being used in Alberta law firms.
• Taught continuing education courses in Corporate law, Landlord and Tenant issues and Legal Education Courses in the area of Technology and the Law
• Frequent speaker at community-based groups on various legal topics
• Director and pro-bono work for community charities and not-for-profits
• Current Chair of the Edmonton Immigrant Services Association and director for more than 10 years;
• Current Secretary of the Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association; past Treasurer of ACTLA; past VP Seminars of ACTLA
• Practice emphasis in the area of personal injury litigation

gsomkuti@cummings.ab.ca