Kent Hehr
Kent has dedicated his career to helping people build their lives in a positive and meaningful way. As a lawyer and former elected official, he has spent years advocating for individuals, communities, and organizations to ensure they have the opportunities and support they need to thrive. Kent understands the growth objectives of law firms,businesses and other organizations,
Before joining Partners Inc. as a legal recruiter, Kent practiced law at Goodfellow & Schuett Law from and Fraser, Milner, Casgrain (now Denton’s). He also served as a Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre and as an MLA for Calgary Buffalo, bringing his passion for service and connection to every role he has held. Beyond his professional work, Kent has a deep commitment to community engagement, having served on numerous not-for-profit boards, including the National Educational Association of Disabled Students, the Accessibility Committee of the City of Calgary, Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, the Cerebral Palsy Association, the Alliance for the Common Good and the Downtown West community Association.
Kent’s lifelong dedication to helping others and his firsthand experience in the legal field make him uniquely positioned to support professionals in finding meaningful career opportunities. He brings an extensive network, an in-depth understanding of the legal industry, and a service to others approach to every placement.
At Partners Recruiting, Kent is excited to continue his mission of making connections that matter—helping legal professionals find the right opportunities to grow, contribute, and succeed. As a practicing lawyer in various roles, Kent understands and has lived through both the joys and frustrations of the practice. Kent is very well known in the legal community, locally and nationally, He can help you find the position that will best suit you, your family and your career..
Kent is married to his partner of 13 years Deanna Holt and they are both highly engaged in the community.