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After graduating from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Laws in 2006, Shailaz Dhalla articled and practiced with Fraser Milner Casgrain. And just a year and four months after being called to the bar, she accepted a position as counsel with the Alberta Utilities Commission, a significant move considering the role the AUC plays in regulating investor-owned electric, gas and water utilities, as well as some municipal electric utilities.
As counsel, Dhalla represents the AUC at hearings where the tenuous balance between industry and the hearts, minds and wallets of all Albertans is at stake. Her skill at negotiation and understanding complex issues serves her well when the law books get put away and she indulges her other passion: helping her community.
Outside of work, Dhalla contributes as many as 30-plus hours per week to her community. She has recently been named a board member to the Ismaili Regional Muslim Conciliation and Arbitration Board for the Prairies, which mediates family and commercial disputes. In addition to that, she also contributes to literacy and mentorship initiatives through the University of Calgary and the Calgary Bridge Foundation, all with a view to providing support for immigrants. She is also a member of the Ismaili Muslim Volunteer Corps.
Dhalla says her remarkable schedule, commitment to giving back to the community and her ability to achieve balance is proof the sum of her life is greater for the parts that have made it.
“The two things that have enabled me to succeed personally and professionally are my family and the Ismaili Muslim community, of which I am a part,” she says. “Through its philanthropic endeavours and commitment to pluralism, my community inspires me to direct my energy and capacity to those most in need.
“Both of these elements serve to ground me; they also provide the motivation for me to continue to seek greater growth and success despite any challenges along the way.”
Dhalla is quick to point out volunteering is not a one-way street, and she gains as much out of the exchange as does those she aims to help.
“My involvement in the community, particularly with immigrant youth, provides me with a feeling of fulfillment,” she says.
“Interacting with these children and their families, and hearing their amazing stories of struggle and survival, engenders a deep sense of compassion within me.
“It makes me appreciative of my circumstances and compels me to share my time and knowledge with others.”
Why she’s the top: Beyond her professional success, she is a deeply committed volunteer who lives her beliefs and leads by example.
The key to her success: “My parents have always been my foundation; they have made innumerable sacrifices in order to provide me with the greatest of opportunities,” says Dhalla.
You are an inspiration to our youths, our future leaders! Keep up the great work - we pray for your success, may you be blessed with many great opportunities. Mubarak!
Mohamed & Shanaz, Doha Qatar
Although I don't know you personally, I feel very proud of our community having people like you who stand out! Keep up the good work and you surely will go very far with Hazir Imam by your side always!
Take care and God bless!
In addition to my deepest congratulations, I wanted to thank you for being such an inspirational young woman in the Ismaili Muslim community. It's people like you who give university students like myself motivation and hope. Also, just the fact that you attribute you success to your religious group speaks volume, it reminds us all of what we have and what can be done in the future. I hope that you will be rewarded with even more opportunities of leadership and service. Keep it up.
It is the Youth of the Jamat that are our future Leaders and Shailaz, you are the Prime example
Keep it up, we are really proud of you
Aziza& Firoz
(Koti's mum and dad)
Me & my famaly have not met you personally but after reading about you, we congradulate you for your leadership. It makes us feel proud for women todays fulfilling various duties in BUI, Community Leadership and Serving Canada. In our eyes you and other like your self have fulfilled The farms of both, Imam sultan mohammad shah and Our present Imama Shah Karim Al-Husayni.
May you be blessed always by mowla and people you serve and love!
Well done, Shailaz!
We are all very proud of your exemplary service, passion, commitment and dedication to helping immigrant youth. You are an excellent role model and demonstrate leadership by example. Keep up the great work.
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I'm so proud of my big sis!
Submitted 2 years 9 weeks ago
I'm so proud of my big sis! I am truly lucky to have someone like you to look up to. You inspire me more and more every day :)
Love you,
Shahiza
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Proud Parents
Submitted 2 years 9 weeks ago
Shailaz, we are very very proud of you and all your achievements. May Mowla always be with you.
Love you,
Mom & Dad (Yasmin $ Nashir Nenshi)
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Well Done, God Bless You
Submitted 2 years 11 weeks ago
Well done Shailaz. We are pround of You.
I wish you the best,and pray for you to have more time to serve those who are in needs.
Amir & Munira Saleh Hirji
(Arsheel's Mom & Dad)
Jersey City, New Jersey.
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Well Done, God Bless You
Submitted 2 years 11 weeks ago
WELL DONE SHAILAZ. WE ARE All REALLY PROUD YOU.
Amir and Munira Saleh Hirji
(Arsheel and Shafana's mom and Dad)
Jersey City, New Jersey
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Mashallah!
Submitted 2 years 11 weeks ago
You are an inspiration to our youths, our future leaders! Keep up the great work - we pray for your success, may you be blessed with many great opportunities. Mubarak!
Mohamed & Shanaz, Doha Qatar
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Congratulations!
Submitted 2 years 11 weeks ago
Hi Shailaz:
Although I don't know you personally, I feel very proud of our community having people like you who stand out! Keep up the good work and you surely will go very far with Hazir Imam by your side always!
Take care and God bless!
Munira Kanji
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CONGRATULATION
Submitted 2 years 11 weeks ago
Ya ali madat Shailaz,
We are proud of your success and pray for you to have strength in fulfilling your duties with courage & humbleness....ameen
Rumina
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Well done!
Submitted 2 years 11 weeks ago
Congratulations Shailaz!
You are an inspiration to many other young Ismaili women out there.
So thank you, and keep up the incredible work! :)
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KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
SHAILAZ, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION
A SECRET ADMIRER
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Thank you
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
Ya Ali Madad,
In addition to my deepest congratulations, I wanted to thank you for being such an inspirational young woman in the Ismaili Muslim community. It's people like you who give university students like myself motivation and hope. Also, just the fact that you attribute you success to your religious group speaks volume, it reminds us all of what we have and what can be done in the future. I hope that you will be rewarded with even more opportunities of leadership and service. Keep it up.
-Nadia (LA)
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Well done
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
You have made your grand aunty & uncle very proud of you. You have struck a right balance between Din & Duniya
Noory & Mohamed London UK
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Congratulations
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
Congratulations Shailaz.Very proud of you.Our community definitely needs people like you.
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Shabash
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
Fantastic, leading by example.
Alnasir shivji, Langley, BC
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Congratulations!
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
My prayers for fullfilling your duties with courage and integrity - you make the Ismaili community proud in Canada. All the best!
roshan dossa
Los Angeles, Ca
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Well Done Shailaz
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
It is the Youth of the Jamat that are our future Leaders and Shailaz, you are the Prime example
Keep it up, we are really proud of you
Aziza& Firoz
(Koti's mum and dad)
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well done Shailaz,
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
We are so proud to have ayoung ismaili girl like you.
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well done
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
this is akbar, the photographer during golden jubilee ISTAR. you make the community proud !!! well done
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WELL DONE SHAILAZ
Submitted 2 years 12 weeks ago
Me & my famaly have not met you personally but after reading about you, we congradulate you for your leadership. It makes us feel proud for women todays fulfilling various duties in BUI, Community Leadership and Serving Canada. In our eyes you and other like your self have fulfilled The farms of both, Imam sultan mohammad shah and Our present Imama Shah Karim Al-Husayni.
May you be blessed always by mowla and people you serve and love!
Azad Daredia
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Well Done
Submitted 2 years 13 weeks ago
Well Done Shailaz!!!
Congratulations and May you always serve to your best and succeed in life. Bless you!
Nasreen Vancouver
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Congratulations!
Submitted 2 years 13 weeks ago
Well done, Shailaz!
We are all very proud of your exemplary service, passion, commitment and dedication to helping immigrant youth. You are an excellent role model and demonstrate leadership by example. Keep up the great work.
Ismaili Muslim Council for the Prairies
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Congratulations to you
Submitted 2 years 14 weeks ago
YAM Shaila !
I wish you the best,and pray for you to have more time to serve those who are in needs.
CAB,Montreal.
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WELL DONE SHAILAZ. WE ARE
Submitted 2 years 14 weeks ago
WELL DONE SHAILAZ. WE ARE REALLY PROUD YOU.
Nafisha/Moez
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