I began working as part of Brownlee’s litigation group in 2016. Before that, I was in-house counsel for a large Alberta municipality where I also spent my Articling year.

Brownlee’s Summering and Articling programs offer invaluable mentorship and hands-on opportunities to inspire future lawyers during their formative years. Students at our firm will get involved from the get-go as they experience each of our distinct practice areas. 

We operate on an open door policy to assist junior lawyers with everything they may need. We value inclusion, diversity and fairness to ensure all students and staff feel comfortable and welcomed at the firm. One of the main reasons I have stayed at Brownlee is because of the people here, who will be sure to provide support to our aspiring lawyers in their legal career. 

Originally from British Columbia, I moved to Calgary to attend the University of Calgary and then moved to Edmonton to attend the Law School at the University of Alberta. I began my career with Brownlee as a Summer Student in 2009, and I was called to the Alberta Bar in 2012. After being called to the Bar, I joined Calgary’s Municipal department as a solicitor where my main practice areas focus on real estate transactions, development agreements, infrastructure and utility sales and acquisitions, expropriation, policy governance development, and providing advice on the operation and management of municipally owned lands.

As a passionate advocate for mentorship and talent development, I joined the Student Committee as a junior lawyer because I wanted to contribute towards the development of the next generation of legal professionals. With a strong belief that early support and guidance can make a lasting impact, I aim to bring insight and enthusiasm to the recruitment process. Drawing from my own experience as a law student and now as a practicing lawyer at Brownlee since 2012, I am committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel empowered to succeed.

After attending law school at the University of Ottawa, I came home to Calgary and articled in house for a large Alberta Municipality. In 2016, following my articles, my municipal experience led me to Brownlee where I officially began my career as a lawyer. As a junior associate I had the opportunity to work with Brownlee’s municipal and insurance litigation departments before joining our Labour & Employment and Education Law team. I now practice as a solicitor and litigator, dealing with a variety of files ranging from drafting employment related documents/policies and providing legal opinions to representing our clients in employment, labour and/or human rights related disputes.

My experience at Brownlee has been characterized by consistent support and mentorship for my career goals. When I initially expressed an interest in labour and employment law, I was provided the opportunity to work on those files and eventually develop a practice I was passionate about. The opportunity to run a file and work with a client independently early in my career taught me a lot about practicing law and the type of lawyer I wanted to be. Similarly, students are empowered to take an active role in files allowing them to gain valuable hands on experience early on, so they can confidently enter the next step of their legal career.

The friendly, inclusive and collegial atmosphere in our firm is one of the main reasons I continue to build my career at Brownlee.  Investing in mentorship and building relationships is imperative to the success and development of junior lawyers and I have experienced the positive impact it can have. In return I am committed to providing our students with an environment where they feel supported and equipped with the tools they need to succeed.