About Christopher

Christopher Chaclag Balawan is originally from Kalinga, Philippines, where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of the Cordilleras. After immigrating to Canada in 2011, he had his qualifications assessed by the National Committee on Accreditation and completed articling and certification through the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education. He was called to the Law Society of Alberta Bar in January 2022, with earlier experience as a student-at-law in family and criminal law. He is fluent in English, Tagalog and Ilocano and is a member of the Igorot indigenous community of the Philippines.

Education & credentials

Law school
University of the Cordilleras

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Christopher Chaclag Balawan’s licence and standing in the Law Society of Alberta directory ↗