Experience

Capilano University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Instructor

  • May 2023 - Present

  Teaching legal administrative assistants in procedure. Teaching legal administrative assistants in procedure.



Clark Woods LLP

• Canada
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Counsel

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Focusing on Family Law, Wills and Estates and Elder Law. Focusing on Family Law, Wills and Estates and Elder Law.



Nova Law Corporation

• Canada
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal/Barrister & Solicitor

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  I provide strong, yet compassionate, legal services to clients who are going through family law issues, such as divorce, custody and guardianship, spousal support and child support, property and debt division. I also provide advice and prepare personal estate planning documents, separation and cohabitation/marriage agreements. I conduct family, estates and civil litigation and work tirelessly towards a satisfying result for my clients. I provide strong, yet compassionate, legal services to clients who are going through family law issues, such as divorce, custody and guardianship, spousal support and child support, property and debt division. I also provide advice and prepare personal estate planning documents, separation and cohabitation/marriage agreements. I conduct family, estates and civil litigation and work tirelessly towards a satisfying result for my clients.



Seniors First BC

• Canada
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Lawyer

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

  Provide legal advice and prepare opinions in a variety of complex legal matters affecting seniors, including committeeships; Prepare estate planning documents and assess capacity; Help clients understand legal proceedings and what to expect at court; Provide representation at court hearings in the Supreme Court of BC and the Provincial Court (Small Claims Division) of BC; Apply practice management concepts to the everyday running of the Elder Law Clinic and develop steps and procedures to increase efficiency; Supervise articling students, as needed Show less



Law Society of British Columbia

• Canada
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Practice Advisor

  • Jul 2019 - May 2022

  Advised lawyers on matters respecting practice management, ethics and client relationships by phone and email; Created useful resources for lawyers, including updating and revising the Practice Checklist Manuals; Stayed apprised of new developments and emerging trends in professional responsibility Advised lawyers on matters respecting practice management, ethics and client relationships by phone and email; Created useful resources for lawyers, including updating and revising the Practice Checklist Manuals; Stayed apprised of new developments and emerging trends in professional responsibility



Vancouver Community College (VCC)

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

  Attended and taught LAWS0982, with a focus on criminal law; Prepared lesson plans and created assignments; Marked papers and exams; Provided guidance to students and organized a moot trial at the Supreme Court of BC Attended and taught LAWS0982, with a focus on criminal law; Prepared lesson plans and created assignments; Marked papers and exams; Provided guidance to students and organized a moot trial at the Supreme Court of BC



Munroe & Company

• Canada
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Barrister & Solicitor

  • May 2015 - Apr 2016

  My practice area included wills & estates, family law, civil litigation and some personal injury matters. I love my work and I am passionate about helping people. My practice area included wills & estates, family law, civil litigation and some personal injury matters. I love my work and I am passionate about helping people.



Stewart, Aulinger & Company

• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Barrister & Solicitor

  • Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  My focus was family law. I assisted clients with cohabitation and marriage agreements as well as separation agreements. Family Law services provided also included: divorce, child support, custody and access arrangements, spousal support, division of assets, obtaining interim relief orders, enforcement of existing orders as well as variation of existing orders and separation agreements. My focus was family law. I assisted clients with cohabitation and marriage agreements as well as separation agreements. Family Law services provided also included: divorce, child support, custody and access arrangements, spousal support, division of assets, obtaining interim relief orders, enforcement of existing orders as well as variation of existing orders and separation agreements.



Armstrong Simpson

• Vancouver, British Columbia

• Articling Student

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  Michael G. Armstrong, QC, focuses on civil litigation, including insurance defence, personal injury, construction law, professional negligence and commercial litigation. Responsibilities included: interviewing clients, conducting research, drafting legal documents, such as petitions and affidavits, communicating with clients on an ongoing basis. Also drafted opinions and arguments as well as settlement offers. Assisted with document review in complex cases, prepared chronologies and lists of documents. Attended settlement conferences in the Small Claims Court and accompanied senior counsel in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Show less



NLS Law

• Australia
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• "Virtual" Lawyer

  • Nov 2010 - Jun 2013

  After I moved from Australia back to Canada, I had the opportunity to continue working for NLS Law Pty Ltd. I was the legal director's "virtual" lawyer. This meant that via a remote server and Skype I was able to help establish the Victims Compensation Practice. I was responsible for more than 70 victims compensation matters, which involved preparing and submitting applications online, drafting and finalising submissions and chronologies and providing regular updates to clients regarding their claim. I also continued to draft chronologies and opinions regarding possible claims under victims compensation, motor accidents and family provision legislation as well as identify possible negligence claims against the State of NSW arising from abuse in care. At the legal director's request, I also drafted legal documents including affidavits, parenting orders, court applications and subpoenas, as well as provided research. This arrangement worked well because we used online communication tools, such as Skype and email to communicate with each other, and was able to manage client files via a remote server. Show less

• Lawyer

  • May 2010 - Nov 2010

  I represented clients in Children's, Family and Civil Law matters on a pro bono, legal aid or private basis in either the Children’s Court, the Family Court, the Federal Magistrates Court, the Local Court, or the District Court. I also attended mediation/dispute resolution sessions. Other duties included: interviewing clients, rendering advice, performing legal research, drafting legal documents (such as affidavits, subpoenas, submissions, and chronologies), as well as preparing legal briefs for barristers and aiding clients with their applications for Legal Aid. I have also drafted document precedents, which are still used today by other lawyers at NLS Law. I was also given the opportunity to draft chronologies and opinions on possible claims in victims compensation, motor accidents, family provision legislation and negligence (claims against the State of NSW arising from abuse in care). This of course, involved interpreting laws, rules and regulations, as well as analysing the probable outcomes of possible cases. In addition, I supervised students completing their Practical Legal Training as requested by the legal director. Show less



Aboriginal Legal Services

• Lawyer

  • Oct 2009 - Apr 2010

  I represented Aboriginal clients in criminal law matters, which developed my understanding of the legal and cross-cultural issues faced by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. It has also helped extend and enhance my knowledge of criminal law and procedure. I regularly attended the Local Court, the Children’s Court and the District Court for mentions, pleas, applications under the Mental Health Act, and bail applications. I also helped senior solicitors in defended hearings. I have also attended the Local Court on busy list days, which increased my ability to work confidently under pressure, while maintaining attention to each client’s particular circumstances. Other duties included: interviewing clients, rendering advice, performing legal research, drafting and filling legal documents including affidavits, subpoenas, submissions, and final chronologies, as well as preparing legal briefs for barristers.I took on the role of instructing solicitor in District Court trials and sentencing matters. In addition, I effectively liaised with clients, staff members, and professional parties such as colleagues, the department of Public Prosecutors and the police, drug & alcohol rehabilitation centers, government departments and associated bodies to ensure the timely progression of a client’s matter. Show less

• Articling Student/Legal Support Officer

  • Mar 2009 - Oct 2009

  I was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to complete my practical legal training with the ALS. I participated in client interviews at the office, correctional centers and via Audio Visual Link; reviewed and maintained files in preparation for court cases; prepared briefs to barristers and experts; conducted research by using diverse sources to assist solicitors with submissions, representations and advice; drafted correspondence, prepared subpoenas and appeal applications. I also implemented new office procedures and helped write the office procedure manual. I also assisted solicitors in court on busy list days and in hearing matters as well as took on the role of instructing legal clerk in District Court jury trials and sentencing matters.Part of this opportunity was the chance to represent clients before I became a lawyer. Magistrate Truscott at the Local Court in Newcastle grated my request for leave to appear on behalf of clients in October 2009. I was able to represent clients in mentions, pleas and sentencing matters. Show less