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Partner
  • Admitted to the Bar, 1984, Manitoba; 1992, Ontario.
Education
  • University of Saskatchewan.
  • University of Alberta (B.A., 1979; LL.B., 1982).
  • Mediation, Arbitration and Collaborative Law training.
Recognitions
  • Appointed Queen's Counsel (2019).
  • Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award (2015).
  • Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession (2013).
  • MBA Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award (2013).
  • University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award (2012).
  • Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award (2010).
  • Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate of Recognition (2005).
  • Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award (2005).
  • Governor General’s Silver Jubilee Medal (2002).
Positions
  • Law Society of Manitoba, Co-Presenter of "Basics of Death and Family Law" (2020)
  • "Powerful Non-Defensive Communication for Parents and Caregivers", Co-facilitator of international multi-week programs (2020)
  • Family Law Modernization Table, invited member (2019).
  • Family Law Reform Advisory Committee, appointed member (2017, 2018).
  • Taylor McCaffrey Management Committee (2010-2016).
  • National Family Law Bi-Annual conference, Co-Presenter on "Family Law Lawyers as Agents of Reason" (2015).
  • Career Women Interaction, Women in Leadership conference moderator and presenting on "Creating Change" (2013).
  • Canadian Bar Association National Conference, Presenter on "Law Firm Management" and "The Use of Gender Inclusive Language" (2013)
  • Canadian Bar Association, Women Lawyers Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).
  • National Conference of Women Bar Associations (U.S.), Canadian representative on Board (2011-2013).
  • American Bar Association, Commission on Women in the Profession, Canadian liaison (2009-2011).
  • Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba: Instructor of Clinical Family Law Course (2002-2010), Instructor of Advanced Family Law Course (2000-2002), Seminar leader for Advocacy Course (1994-2000).
  • Manitoba Bar Association, Women Lawyers’ Forum, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2006-2013).
  • Manitoba Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2005-2007).
  • The Non-Defensive Voice Inc., Co-Chair (2010-present).
  • The Non-Defensive Voice International, an Oregon corporation; co-Vice-President (2010-present).
  • Collaborative Practice Manitoba, Past Chair and Member of Executive Committee (2004-2010).
  • Mental Health Review Board, Panelist Chair (2004-2013).
  • First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, Shared Ministry Team (2011-present), Youth Advisor (1988-2010), Past President and Member of Board (2002-2006).
  • Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, Chair of Legal and Marketing Committees (2000-2002).
  • Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc. and Immigrant Women’s Employment Counseling Service Inc., Board (1996-1999).
  • Law Society of Manitoba and Manitoba Bar Association: Presenter on various family law and human rights topics.
Member
  • Collaborative Practice Manitoba.
  • Collaborative Professionals of Canada.
  • International Association of Collaborative Professionals.
  • Manitoba Bar Association.
  • Canadian Bar Association.

Location
  • 2200-201 Portage Avenue
    Winnipeg, MB R3B 3L3
    Canada

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Family Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Family Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Family Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2019)
  • Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2017)
  • Family Law, Winnipeg, Canada (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in:
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
Awards:
  • Manitoba Bar Association Equality Award 2005

  • Manitoba Bar Association Isabel Ross (MacLean) Hunt Award 2013

  • Lexpert Zenith Award: Celebrating Women Leaders in the Legal Profession 2013

  • Appointed Queen's Counsel 2019
  • Canadian Bar Association Cecilia I. Johnstone Outstanding Service Award 2015
  • Canadian Bar Association SOGIC Ally Award 2010 for advancing cause of equality of LGBTTQ persons
  • Governor General's Silver Jubilee Medal for commitment to community 2002
  • Manitoba Bar Association and Pro Bono Public Interest Project Certificate for representation on cases seeking employment benefits and equal marriage case for Manitoba
  • University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award 2012

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