Our Team
Meet RLC
Legal Service Providers
Rosa Twyman, K.C.
Founder & Legal Services Director
Experience: 26 years
As Principal and Co-founder of Regulatory Law Chambers with over 25 years of experience in regulatory law and litigation, Rosa brings deep legal and commercial knowledge and insight to solving complex regulatory matters… Read More
Kiril Dumanovski
Associate
Experience: 24 years
Kiril brings more than 10 years working as legal counsel for regulatory tribunals in Canada including the Alberta Energy Regulator, the Alberta Utilities Commission, and the Canada Energy Regulator…. Read More
Marlè Riley
Associate
Experience: 11 years
Marlè brings more than 10 years of civil litigation experience in the South African courts, having also appeared before tribunals and energy regulators. After completing her articles at RLC, Marlé was called to the Alberta Bar… Read More
Eugenia Myskina
Senior Paralegal
Experience: 13 years
Eugenia is a Paralegal and Human Resources-Information Technology Assistant at RLC. She provides a hybrid of paralegal, legal assistant and office administrative support services at RLC, assisting with research, and the… Read More
Olivia Volponi
Paralegal
Experience: 4 years
Liv is a Paralegal and Office Support Provider at RLC, providing paralegal, legal assistant and executive assistant service to RLC clients and team members. Liv has experience in litigation before the Courts and with real estate… Read More
Leon Kniebel
Legal Research Support
Experience: 9 years
After beginning his studies in political sciences at the University of Calgary, Leon moved to Germany and is currently a law student at the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg. He is specializing in international… Read More
Karlien Markam-Jooste
Experience: 11 years
Karlien analyses and summarizes regulatory decisions before the energy regulators for the RLC Blog and otherwise provides support to RLC as required… Read More
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D.O.G. (Designated Office Greeter)
Greeting anyone who visits the RLC office.
ROSA TWYMAN, K.C.
Founder & Legal Services Director
Experience: 26 years
As Principal and Co-founder of Regulatory Law Chambers with over 25 years of experience in regulatory law and litigation, Rosa brings deep legal and commercial knowledge to solving complex regulatory matters. Rosa is recognized as one of Canada’s leading energy regulatory lawyers and cares about achieving her clients’ business goals.
Rosa has represented her clients’ interests in proceedings before the Alberta Utilities Commission, Alberta Energy Regulator, British Columbia Utilities Commission, Canada Energy Regulator, all levels of Court, and in arbitrations and mediations.
Rosa was awarded the King’s Counsel designation in 2022.
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Education
- EMBA, Queen’s University – 2018
- Fellowship, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – 2015
- Bachelor of Laws Equivalency, University Coordinating Council, Calgary – 1999
- LL.B., University of Pretoria, R.S.A. – 1996
- B.Comm., University of Pretoria, R.S.A. – 1995
Bar Admission
- Alberta – 2000
- South Africa – 1997
Activities & Memberships
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association
- Member of the Law Society of Alberta
- Member of the Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta
- Member of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation
- Presented at:
- EMBA Queen’s University Negotiations Course, 2018, 2019 and 2020
- Annual North American Market Surveillance Forum, 2019
- Canadian Energy Law Foundation (CELF) Jasper Seminar, 2011 and 2021
- CELF Kananaskis Seminar for Junior Energy Lawyers, 2011
- Canadian Petroleum Law Foundation Research Seminar in Jasper, 2003
- Board Member of Janus Academy, a school for children on the autism spectrum
- Board Member of Junior Achievement, Southern Alberta, an NGO for youth business education
- Organizing Committee and Papers Committee of the CELF, 2003 to 2010
- Taught Advocacy, the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education, 2011 to 2015
- Taught Civil Law Procedure, the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education, 2007 to 2010
- Mentor Program for the Canadian Bar Association, 2008 to 2019
- Dare to Dream program – empowering Aboriginal children by learning about the criminal justice system, 2016
Recognition
Global 100
Regulatory Lawyer of the Year – Canada
2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022
Lawyer International – Legal 100
Regulatory Lawyer of the Year – Canada
2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022
Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards – Regulatory
Lawyer of the Year – Canada
2018 and 2020
Lawyer Monthly – Women in Law Awards
Regulatory Law – Canada (View Article)
2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022
Energy (Electricity) Lexpert Zenith Award
Celebrating Today’s Leaders in Practice Excellence.*
2014
M&A Today – Global Awards
Regulatory Lawyer of the Year – Canada
2019, 2020, and 2021
Lawyer Monthly Magazine
Legal Shapers by Rosa Twyman “Why Pick the Energy Sector” (View Article)
June 2018
MARLÈ RILEY
Associate
Experience: 11 years
Marlè brings more than 10 years of civil litigation experience in the South African courts, having also appeared before tribunals and energy regulators. After completing her articles at RLC, Marlé was called to the Alberta Bar in 2022. Her most recent experience is in compliance related matters before the Alberta Energy Regulator and complex electricity matters before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
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Education
- Certificate of Qualification, FLSC’s National Committee on Accreditation – 2020
- General Council of the Bar of South Africa’s Pupilage Program and Advocacy Training – 2009
- LLB, University of Pretoria – 2008
Bar Admission
- Law Society of Alberta – 2022
- General Council of the Bar of South Africa (Pretoria) – 2009
Activities & Memberships
- Legal Practice Council of South Africa
- Volunteer with Calgary Legal Guidance, Dial-a-Law Program
- Member of the Calgary Rose Society
- Member of the Calgary Horticultural Society
Lois Morys
Senior Paralegal
Experience: 23 years
Lois fulfills the role of Hybrid Legal Support and Office Support Provider, providing a hybrid of paralegal, legal assistant, executive assistant, and office administration tasks. These include assisting with hearing preparation, preparing and filing regulatory submissions and providing administrative support to RLC’s Legal Services Business Director and other legal services providers. In addition, Lois performs the accounting duties for the RLC team.
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Education
- Commissioner for Oaths
- Bookkeeping Diploma from International Career School
- Certificates in Project Management and Microsoft Project from New Era Technologies
Activities & Memberships
- Member of the Association of Administrative Professionals
- Member of the Association of Legal Administrators
Stephanie Hryciw
Senior Paralegal
Experience: 15 years
Stephanie is a Hybrid Legal Support and Office Support Provider at RLC, providing a hybrid of paralegal, legal assistant and regulatory coordinator services at RLC, assisting with research, and the preparation and filing of regulatory submissions, since 2008. She has assisted in hearings before the Alberta Utilities Commission, the Alberta Energy Regulator and the Canada Energy Regulator as well as with submitting applications to these regulators. She also aids in hearing preparation and assists with navigating facility applications and complex hearing proceedings.
Stephanie acts in a regulatory coordination role for a group of US and British Columbia utility companies, managing group administrative matters, facilitating meetings and following issues of interest before the Canada Energy Regulator.
In addition, Stephanie also performs managerial duties for the RLC team.
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Education
- B.Kin. (Athletic Therapy), University of Calgary – 2007
LEON KNIEBEL
Legal Research Support
Experience: 9 years
After beginning his studies in political sciences at the University of Calgary, Leon moved to Germany and received the Dipl.-Jur. degree from the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg in January of 2023. He specialized in European and international private and commercial law. Until 2025 Leon is working for the state of Baden-Wurttemberg to complete the practical period of the German legal education.
Leon has supported RLC since 2014 in various interim capacities as a student and intern. Leon analyses and summarizes regulatory decisions before the energy regulators for the RLC Blog and otherwise provides support to RLC as required.
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Education
- Dipl. Jur., Albert Ludwigs University Freiburg, Germany – 2023
Kiril Dumanovski
Associate
Experience: 24 years
Kiril brings more than 10 years of experience working as legal counsel for regulatory tribunals in Canada including the Alberta Energy Regulator, the Alberta Utilities Commission, and the Canada Energy Regulator (previously the National Energy Board), Kiril brings a unique perspective to his clients. He has significant experience in complex regulatory proceedings involving electricity tariffs and policy, pipeline tolls and tariffs, facility applications, and compliance related matters.
Kiril first obtained his law degree in Macedonia in 1997, and later from the University of Saskatchewan in 2008 after immigrating to Canada. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2009 and the Alberta Bar in 2021.
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Education
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Saskatchewan, College of Law – 2008
- Bachelor of Laws, University of St. Kiril and Metodi, Faculty of Law, Macedonia – 1997
Bar Admission
- Alberta – 2012
- Ontario – 2009
- Macedonian Bar – 1998
Activities & Memberships
- Member of the Law Society of Alberta
Olivia Volponi
Paralegal
Experience: 4 years
Liv is a Paralegal and Office Support Provider at RLC, providing paralegal, legal assistant and executive assistant service to RLC clients and team members.
Liv has experience in litigation before the Courts and with real estate and personal injury law. She also has experience in office administration roles.
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Education
- Commissioner for Oaths
- Bachelor of Arts – Law & Society, University of Calgary – 2021
Karlien Markam-Jooste
Legal Research Support
Experience: 11 years
Karlien analyses and summarizes regulatory decisions before the energy regulators for the RLC Blog and otherwise provides support to RLC as required.
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Education
- LL.M. (International Business Law), Donau University Krems, Austria – 2022
- Certificate Compliance Management, University of Cape Town, R.S.A. – 2018
- LL.M. (Civil Procedure), University of Pretoria, R.S.A. – 2016
- LL.B., North West University, R.S.A. – 2012
Eugenia Myskina
Senior Paralegal
Experience: 13 years
Eugenia is a Paralegal and Human Resources-Information Technology Assistant at RLC. She provides a hybrid of paralegal, legal assistant and office administrative support services at RLC, assisting with research, and the preparation and filing of regulatory submissions.
Prior to moving to Canada, Eugenia was a lawyer in Russia with expertise in contract management, data privacy, intellectual property, and financial technology
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Education
- Certificate – FOIP: Focus on privacy, Government of Alberta – 2023
- Certificate – Complex problems of application of legislation on personal data in credit and financial institutions, Security Training Center Informzaschita – 2018
- Certificate – Tax consequences and risks of concluding contracts in the practice of contractual work, Law institute M-Logos – 2018
- Certificate – Effective contractual work in the context of the reform of the civil legislation and the development of judicial practice, Law institute M-Logos – 2018
- Certificate – Procurement of goods, works and services by certain types of legal entities under the procurement legislation, Law school “Statut” – 2017
- Certificate – Legal aspects of e-commerce, Law institute M-Logos – 2017
- Specialist in Law (equivalent to LLM), Higher School of Economics, Russia – 2012