CBA Saskatchewan Welcomes New President and Board for 2025–26

The Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Branch, is pleased to announce its 2025–26 President and Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025.   

Jessie Buydens Begins Her Term as President

This year, CBA-SK welcomes Jessie Buydens as its new Branch President for the 2025–26 term. She succeeds Mark Dolan, who served with distinction over the past year.  

Jessie obtained her Master of Laws, Bachelor of Laws, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Saskatchewan and was admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in 2008. She is the President of the Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan, for 2025 – 2026. She holds positions with various boards, is a committed volunteer with numerous community organizations, and has received multiple community awards.  

She is a Partner with Scott, Phelps & Mason Law in Saskatoon. Her practice emphasis is in general litigation, including criminal, family, and civil litigation. Jessie also practices wills, estates, corporate/commercial, and real estate law. 

Introducing the 2025-26 Board of Directors 

The following new members will join the Board of Directors on September 1, 2025: 

• Evan Olson, Treasurer 
• Carleen Ready, Outreach Director

They join returning members:

• Jessie Buydens, President
• Angela Stolz, Vice President 
• Mark Dolan, K.C., Past President 
• Allison Graham, Legislation and Law Reform Director 
• Darlene Wingerak, K.C., Education Director 

Thank You to Our Outgoing Directors 

CBA-SK extends its heartfelt thanks to the following outgoing directors for their service and dedication: 

• Steven Dribnenki, K.C., Immediate Past President 
• Annie Quangtakoune, Outreach Director