About Hema

Hema Ahuja is a partner at Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP practicing employment and labour law. Hema advises employers on hiring practices, terminations, workplace investigations, and human rights obligations, and drafts employment agreements and workplace policies. Hema also represents clients in employment litigation, including wrongful dismissal claims and human rights complaints, and has provided employment law advice on major corporate transactions such as NuVista Energy's sale to Ovintiv and Whitecap Resources' combination with Veren. Hema was recognized as a 'One to Watch' in Labour and Employment Law by Best Lawyers in Canada in 2026.

Practice areas

Employment & Labour Law

Education & credentials

Law school
University of Calgary
Undergraduate
University of Calgary, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in French, 2003

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