Jacqueline leverages her background in journalism to translate sophisticated legal analysis into focused, compelling advocacy. She is passionate about gaining a deep understanding of clients’ issues and objectives, and honing in on the core elements of each dispute to deliver solutions.
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Jacqueline is developing a broad litigation practice. Before joining Adair Goldblatt Bieber, she practiced commercial litigation at a leading full-service firm, where she completed her articles and worked as an associate. While earning her law degree at the University of Ottawa, Jacqueline applied top legal research and analysis grades to a technology law research internship and a student term at the Ecojustice Environmental Law Clinic.
Jacqueline balanced her law degree with two consecutive summers working as an editor at the The Globe and Mail. Along with hard drafting skills, Jacqueline brings a journalist’s analytical rigour, good judgment, and sense of story to her legal practice. She understands the value of an impactful narrative. Jacqueline's clients benefit from her ability to skillfully distill the facts of each case, craft compelling narratives, and incorporate them into her advocacy.
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Franklin v. Alberta (Life Insurance Council)
2026 ABKB 86
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Ishaan Ahuja v. Ontario (CEO of FSRA)
2025 ONSC 6573 (Div Ct), 2025 ONFST 22
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Ambria (Bloomington) Limited v. Esmaeili
2025 ONSC 6505
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Diverse Transportation v. Chen
2025 ONCA 786, 2025 ONSC 1552, 2025 ONSC 554
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Results
AGB successful on administrative appeal before Court of King's Bench of Alberta
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U of T Women & the Law Professional Networking Event
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Results
AGB successful before the Financial Services Tribunal and Divisional Court, obtaining (and then defending) renewal of insurance agent licenses
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Pro Bono Ontario returns to AGB
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Welcome, Jaqueline Houston!
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Education
- JD, University of Ottawa, 2021
- BA, McGill University, 2018