Associate Lawyer at a Boutique Family Law Firm. Providing complete legal services. Successful trial and chambers experience, including in unique and complex financial matters. Accepting new clients (Please contact Hayward Sheppard directly)

Previously Insurance Defence Counsel for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.Legal Experience: o Independently managing my own file load. o Working with various levels of an institutional client from claims adjusters and managers.o Conducting examinations for discovery. o Attending chambers applications. o Reviewing and vetting large volumes of clinical and employment records. o Retaining and providing instruction to medical experts along with reviewing… Show more Previously Insurance Defence Counsel for the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.Legal Experience: o Independently managing my own file load. o Working with various levels of an institutional client from claims adjusters and managers.o Conducting examinations for discovery. o Attending chambers applications. o Reviewing and vetting large volumes of clinical and employment records. o Retaining and providing instruction to medical experts along with reviewing and challenging medical legal reports received.o Negotiating settlements to maximize overall client benefit and minimize costs. Show less

Director’s Counsel for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. I advised and represented social workers regarding their legal authority and powers under the Child, Family and Community Service Act.Legal Experience:o Working with various levels of an institutional client from front line social workers and supervisors to Directors of Operations.o Leading six complete trials in Provincial Court, three related to permanent orders and three related to interim orders,… Show more Director’s Counsel for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. I advised and represented social workers regarding their legal authority and powers under the Child, Family and Community Service Act.Legal Experience:o Working with various levels of an institutional client from front line social workers and supervisors to Directors of Operations.o Leading six complete trials in Provincial Court, three related to permanent orders and three related to interim orders, ranging in length from 1-5 days.o Participating in numerous mediations and family case conferences.o Reviewing and vetting large volumes of Ministry documentation, often including reports from medical and other professionals.o Negotiating directly with opposing counsel in both formal and informal settings and in writing. Show less

• Handled client inquiries by phone and email. • Drafted orders and list of documents. • Maintained file organization and prepared files for court appearances.

• Developed rapport with a diverse arrange of alumni, parents of students, and community supporters. • Raised over $65,000 for UBC by identifying through conversation the contact’s areas of interests, making a strong case to give, and tactfully responding to objections. • Trained and motivated new and senior employees by adapting to each student caller’s personal style and needs. • Solved problems independently with expediency while leading shifts to meet a diverse range of goals… Show more • Developed rapport with a diverse arrange of alumni, parents of students, and community supporters. • Raised over $65,000 for UBC by identifying through conversation the contact’s areas of interests, making a strong case to give, and tactfully responding to objections. • Trained and motivated new and senior employees by adapting to each student caller’s personal style and needs. • Solved problems independently with expediency while leading shifts to meet a diverse range of goals. • Tracked results and issues which were then reported to management. Show less