Tiro Clarke, K.C. Barrister & Solicitor
403-444-1163 ext. 200
Tiro brings 30 years of legal experience to bear on advising private companies and their owners on transactional and operational matters.
Tiro grew up on Vancouver Island in Sidney, BC and still loves the ocean. In 2022 he and Deb completed a long-term goal of sailing from Vancouver Island to French Polynesia and Fiji in the South Pacific Ocean, and then across the Tasman Sea to Australia, a journey which saw them spend well over 80 days at sea. Tiro still loves offshore sailing and hopes to complete other passages, albeit on other people’s boats. Before becoming a lawyer, Tiro was a mineral exploration geologist on projects ranging from Yukon through British Columbia and into the Northwestern United States. Rocks still fascinate him as they all have a story to tell. Tiro has two children, a daughter who studied at UVic and is now an author living on Vancouver Island (stay tuned for her fantasy pirate book!) and a son who recently completed an engineering degree and is soon embarking on a career in reservoir engineering. For fun, Tiro enjoys playing hockey, motorbiking, fishing and sailing – the latter two usually on Canada’s West Coast but in warmer waters if the opportunity arises. In other spare time, Tiro plays saxophone with the Westwinds Gold Jazz North band, with SeaWind tenor and alto horns made on Vancouver Island by Phil Dwyer and a tenor sax made by JL Woodwinds in New York.
In 2022, Tiro was honored with a Queen’s Counsel (QC) designation from the Alberta Minister of Justice and Solicitor General. Now known as King’s Counsel (KC), the designation recognizes lawyers who have provided exceptional service to Albertans and the legal community and who have made significant contributions to the administration of justice.
Kristina Saedi Walsh, Barrister & Solicitor
403-444-1163 ext. 203
Kristina is a partner with Admiral Law and her practice is largely dedicated to providing ongoing, strategic legal support to private companies and their owners, with a particular focus on long‑term operational and transactional needs. For many clients, Kristina acts in a de facto fractional in‑house counsel role, supporting all aspects of a business as it evolves. Her work includes transactional matters such as tax-reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures as well as drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and assisting clients with a broad range of employment law matters.
Kristina joined Admiral Law as an articling student in 2016. Prior to that, she spent two summers as a Judicial Clerk at the Provincial Court of Alberta and another summer working closely with in‑house counsel at an energy consulting firm, where she gained hands‑on experience with corporate and operational legal issues. Kristina holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Calgary.
Born and raised in Calgary, Kristina remains actively involved in the community. She is passionate about volunteering with local organizations and is proud of her ongoing involvement with the Calgary Stampede Promotions Committee, where she volunteers year‑round in initiatives such as the Batter Boys program in schools and communities and the Happy Trails program in senior homes. Outside of her practice, Kristina enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and staying active through various recreational sports teams.
Taylor J. Leckman, Barrister & Solicitor
403-444-1163 ext. 205
Taylor is an Associate at Admiral Law known for her friendly and easygoing nature. She enjoys building strong relationships with her clients and creating an environment where they feel comfortable asking questions and confident with the process. Taylor takes pride in finding creative, tailored solutions and guiding clients through transactions in a clear, practical way. Taylor works closely with Tiro and Kristina on a wide range of real estate, corporate and commercial matters, taking a team-based approach to help clients achieve practical and effective outcomes.
Taylor joined Admiral Law as an Articling Student in 2023. She holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary (2022) and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mount Royal University (2018).
Outside of the office, Taylor enjoys going for walks, golfing, playing squash, travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Trina Campbell, Senior Legal Assistant
403-444-1163 ext. 201
Trina has worked with Tiro since 2006 and they make a pretty good team. If you have a corporate or commercial matter it’s likely that Trina will be involved in moving information and documents back and forth, among other things. Trina is often the first point of contact for clients, providing clear guidance on next steps and what to expect throughout the lifecycle of a matter . Her no-nonsense style keeps your matter moving efficiently.
Trina grew up in Montreal, is fluently bilingual, and moved to Calgary in 1994 after graduating from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Her passion is water polo, where her involvement includes playing, coaching and working as a minor official at tournaments. When Trina is not spending time with her family or at the pool you will likely find her on a bike or playing pickleball.
Diana Brinco, Legal Assistant – Real Estate
403-444-1163 ext. 202
Diana is a real estate assistant with Admiral Law who is highly organized, hardworking and dedicated to supporting clients throughout the real estate process, ensuring that each step is handled efficiently and with care. Diana’s warm and friendly nature helps to put clients at ease knowing that she has everything under control during what can often be a stressful time.
When she is not handling real estate matters, Diana also provides administrative and operational support to the rest of the Admiral Law team, helping to ensure that the office runs smoothly and effectively.
Originally from Edmonton, Diana moved to Calgary in 2023 after falling in love with the city during visits with friends. Outside of work, Diana enjoys spending time with friends, whether playing games, mini golf and discovering great food spots. Diana also enjoys listening to worship music.