Dr. Rupak Sarma, JD
Rupak is a business lawyer.
His practice is built on a foundation of global experience and his background in management consulting, international marketing, and regulatory compliance. Having lived, studied, and worked in India, England, Northern Ireland, and Canada, Rupak brings a global perspective and an understanding of diverse commercial environments. His academic background includes degrees in Business Management, International Business Management, and Business Process Improvement, equipping him to identify risk, navigate the legal, operational, and strategic needs of modern businesses.
He achieved his JD degree at Queen’s University Belfast, UK— a doctorate program where his research focused on Canadian third-party litigation funding. Rupak can advise clients navigate the ethical and regulatory dimensions of financing meritorious claims, when litigation cost is a barrier. He has presented his research to the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association and various firms. Additionally, Rupak pursued part of his JD degree at the Faculty of Law, University of Alberta, where he served as former Dean Philip Bryden KC’s research assistant.
Outside work, Rupak serves as a Director of Alberta Lawyers’ ASSIST, and as a member of the Finance, Budget, and Regulatory Committee of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce. He also sits on multiple committees within the Canadian Bar Association. When not working, Rupak indulges in outdoor activities such as exploring trails, and biking. He is a foodie and enjoys coffee conversations, rifle shooting, leather craft, constructing Lego structures and learning about artificial intelligence.
Lawyer
Education
Bachelors of Business Management, India
MSc International Business and Management, UK
Post Graduate, Business Process Management, Canada
Juris Doctor, UK
Publications
Doctoral thesis - Third Party Litigation Funding in Canada - Validity, Regulatory Challenges and Navigating Through Champerty and Maintenance
CanLII Connects Posts
LESA - Third Party Litigation Funding: Identifying Opportunities and Challenges – LESA
Canadian Bar Association - Managing Client Expectations with Clarity and Transparency
Canadian Bar Association - The Airline Industry and International Law
Canadian Bar Association - Canada’s Potential to Shine in the Global Hydrogen Industry
ACTLA, The Barrister – Beyond Legal Acumen: Lessons for Lawyers from Management Consulting, Issue 144, 2025
ACTLA, The Barrister – The Financial Side: Third Party Litigation Funding and Access to Justice, Issue 144, 2025