• Utilized legal expertise to become experienced practitioner, representing many clients across civil litigation, aboriginal law, administrative law, corporate law, child welfare, criminal law appellate work and indigenous governance work.• Offered child counselling for the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate, providing support for children and youth during tenure.

• Chiefly oversees all activities and operations for the non-profit organization providing community led advocacy and programs for indigenous women in Alberta.• As legal counsel for IAAW, a mandate which is to recognize and promote the leadership of Aboriginal Women in Alberta, was actively involved in and assisted Aboriginal Women to establish local representative groups. • Developed relationships to promote human rights and dignity of Aboriginal Women and their families… Show more • Chiefly oversees all activities and operations for the non-profit organization providing community led advocacy and programs for indigenous women in Alberta.• As legal counsel for IAAW, a mandate which is to recognize and promote the leadership of Aboriginal Women in Alberta, was actively involved in and assisted Aboriginal Women to establish local representative groups. • Developed relationships to promote human rights and dignity of Aboriginal Women and their families, addressing economic, social, cultural and political issues of concern at the provincial, federal and international levels, as they impact Aboriginal Women in the communities. Show less

• Leveraged expertise in role to represent children and youth regarding matters or proceedings under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act or the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act.

• Acted as adjudicator for independent adjudicative tribunal with jurisdiction over Metis settlement land and membership disputes, resolving a large amount of disputes per year. • Settled administrative law disputes concerning settlement governance matters, making reasonable determinations regarding the relevant appeal in accordance with Metis Settlements General council Policies and local settlement by-laws.

• Led enterprising efforts within the non-profit organization with the goal of providing independent and comprehensive advice to the government of Alberta, and other agencies regarding the law and administration of justice.

• Entrusted as adjudicator for Indian residential school abuse claims, handling case management, presiding over hearings in cross-cultural settings, witness examination, decision-writing, appeals and legal fee reviews. During tenure, astutely overseeing cases in a highly volatile and emotionally charged environment. • Leveraged in-depth legal knowledge to review adjudicator for claims, involvement administrative law principles and jurisdictional challenges ensuring 100% alignment to IAP… Show more • Entrusted as adjudicator for Indian residential school abuse claims, handling case management, presiding over hearings in cross-cultural settings, witness examination, decision-writing, appeals and legal fee reviews. During tenure, astutely overseeing cases in a highly volatile and emotionally charged environment. • Leveraged in-depth legal knowledge to review adjudicator for claims, involvement administrative law principles and jurisdictional challenges ensuring 100% alignment to IAP policies and processes.• Demonstrated excellent work ethic, transitioning to Deputy Chief position within 3 years of hire and performing the supervisory role of adjudicators. Show less

• Part of Counsel for Co-Intervenors, Women’s Legal Education Action Fund, and Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. • Involved in the appeal of acquittal involving the murder of an Indigenous woman, evaluating violation of human rights in treatment of evidence.

• Proactively designed and delivered education programs for members of the provincial and superior courts across various regions of Canada, including Maritime provinces, and specializing in Aboriginal constitutional law matters, skills training, and social context issues.