Patrick Peacock

Peacock attended the University of Alberta earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1964, followed by a Bachelor of Laws degree with distinction in 1967.

Peacock was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1968. Practising in Calgary, he specialized in civil litigation and appeals. In 1994, he was the founding partner in the firm of Peacock, Linder, Halt and Mack, a boutique law firm specializing in civil litigation.

He has received a large number of recognitions of his abilities from legal professional organizations. In 1984, he was appointed Queen's Counsel. In 2011, he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Law Society of Alberta and the Alberta Branch of the CBA for his service to the profession. He is also an honorary life member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

Peacock has been extremely active in the Canadian Bar Association, serving as president of the Alberta Branch of the CBA in 1983-84 and as national president in 1988-89. He also has been on a wide range of CBA committees and the national council (1972 to present).

Peacock also served as president of the Calgary Bar Association in 1978.

Peacock is a long-time supporter of the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL. He was an Associate Director of the Calgary Stampeders Football Club from 1973–79; a Director from 1979-85; and President 1985-86. As President of the Stampeders, he also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Canadian Football League in 1985.

Peacock has also been a member of the Calgary Booster Club.

• 1984 - appointed Queen's Counsel
• 2011 - Distinguished Service Award, Alberta Branch of the Canadian Bar Association
• honorary life membership in the Law Society of Saskatchewan