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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

My practice areas included civil litigation, employment law (including workplace investigations), family law, estate and incapacity planning, and estate administration.

Georgetown, Guyana

I administered SASOD's legal programs, creating and conducting human rights training programs and providing front-line client support and referrals through the Community Paralegal Support Initiative. I also oversaw student research teams from Georgetown University's law school (Washington, DC), contributed to multi-organizational and multi-national grant applications, conducted domestic and international legal research in support of SASOD projects, and drafted initiating pleadings for a… Show more I administered SASOD's legal programs, creating and conducting human rights training programs and providing front-line client support and referrals through the Community Paralegal Support Initiative. I also oversaw student research teams from Georgetown University's law school (Washington, DC), contributed to multi-organizational and multi-national grant applications, conducted domestic and international legal research in support of SASOD projects, and drafted initiating pleadings for a constitutional challenge to some of Guyana's anti-LGBTQ+ laws. Show less

Victoria, Canada

I worked as an associate lawyer, with practice areas focused on general civil litigation, family law, estate planning, and employment law (including independent workplace investigations).In this position, I successfully represented clients at all levels of BC court and in opposing an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. I also successfully represented clients before administrative tribunals, including a win in a BC Human Rights Tribunal case in which the… Show more I worked as an associate lawyer, with practice areas focused on general civil litigation, family law, estate planning, and employment law (including independent workplace investigations).In this position, I successfully represented clients at all levels of BC court and in opposing an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. I also successfully represented clients before administrative tribunals, including a win in a BC Human Rights Tribunal case in which the Tribunal made its first vexatious litigant-type order.I worked equally hard to help clients resolve matters out of court through successful negotiations and mediations, finding creative solutions to difficult legal problems. Show less

I wrote a weekly op-ed column on Canadian politics, covering issues including youth engagement, environmental issues, provincial elections, and legislative policy.

Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

I conducted research on legal issues and new legislation in Thailand and Myanmar, including telecommunications regulation, labour law, tobacco control, and public-private partnerships. I reviewed and helped draft a variety of legal documents, including due diligence reports, EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts, incorporation documents, and correspondence to clients. I also conducted a half-day training session for Thai lawyers on interpreting English-language contracts.

Victoria, Bc

I conducted legal research on issues in personal injury, wills and estates, contract litigation, family, insolvency, product liability, employment, and conflict of laws. I drafted pleadings and affidavits for proceedings in the BC Supreme Court and Provincial Court, as well as a variety of other legal documents.

Vancouver, Canada Area

I researched a variety of legal topics (including family, administrative, extradition, residential tenancy, health, strata, and welfare law issues); drafted memos on specific legal issues (including court harassment in family law, Health Professions Review Board hearings, strata by-law violations, and extradition law); conducted intake interviews; provided court support; and assisted in drafting letters and documents for clients.I also received training in suicide prevention and… Show more I researched a variety of legal topics (including family, administrative, extradition, residential tenancy, health, strata, and welfare law issues); drafted memos on specific legal issues (including court harassment in family law, Health Professions Review Board hearings, strata by-law violations, and extradition law); conducted intake interviews; provided court support; and assisted in drafting letters and documents for clients.I also received training in suicide prevention and completed a course on the BC Residential Tenancy Act. Show less

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I wrote affidavits and trademark submissions; assisted in drafting decisions for the World Intellectual Property Organization's Domain Name Dispute Resolution Panel; and conducted legal research on trademarks, copyright, industrial design, traditional knowledge protections, and conflict of laws.

Ottawa, Canada Area

(Full-time from January 2011 - June 2011; part-time from July 2011 - April 2012)I wrote and reported on stories in Canadian politics; assisted in covering major news events (including the 2011 federal election, the pre-election 2011 budget, and the 2011 Conservative Party Convention); conducted background research and interviews; and monitored news wires for real-time news updates.

Calgary, Canada Area

I developed and implemented a comprehensive social media strategy; conducted social media training for other staff/volunteers; assisted in website re-development; and provided technology services for events, including audio/visual and social media support.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

I assisted in website re-development, including re-design and content creation; created and implemented a social media strategy; drafted project proposals; provided English-French/French-English translation for communications with partners in Senegal; assisted in event planning and fundraising; created and disseminated marketing materials; and received training in fundraising and online/social media marketing for non-profits.

Ottawa, Canada Area

I composed results statements for the Ethiopia Desk of the Canadian International Development Agency, which were posted to the CIDA website to communicate program results to the public.

Ottawa, Canada Area

(Full-time from May - August 2008; part-time September - December 2008)I co-authored a training manual for health professionals on integrating women's empowerment and reproductive rights with sexual and reproductive health services; developed communications materials; assisted in website re-design; researched and wrote articles on women's health issues in the developing world; and coordinated events for the SOGC’s International Women’s Health Program.

J.D., Law

Activities and Societies: Wilson Moot Team (Top Team and 2nd Place Oralist) 2014; Debate Team - Training Director 2012-2014; Outlaws (Law.

B.Soc.Sc., International Development And Globalization

Activities and Societies: Debate Team; Women's Resource Centre; Swing Dance Club - Novice Rep 2006-2007, President 2007-2008, VP External.

Education record

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Certificate, Project Management

Introduction to Project Management