Emily is an articling student based in the firm’s Edmonton office.
Emily obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta in 2022. She returns to the Edmonton office as an articling student after summering with the firm in 2020.
Prior to entering law school, Emily completed a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in biological sciences and psychology. Her past experience includes leading STEM workshops for youth and working as a research intern in Osnabrück, Germany.
Emily is passionate about mental health work. She holds a Mental Health First Aid for Adults who Interact with Youth certification and has volunteered extensively in crisis intervention and supportive listening roles.
- Tribunal Member, Discipline, Interpretation, and Enforcement Board – Students’ Union (2020 – 2022)
- Vice President, Child Advocacy Society of the University of Alberta (2020 – 2021)
- Volunteer, Student Legal Services (2019 – 2021)
- Crisis Line Volunteer, Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre (2018 – 2021)
- Supportive Listening Volunteer, Peer Support Centre, University of Alberta (2015 – 2021)
- Roleplay Facilitator, Peer Support Centre, University of Alberta (2017 – 2021)
- Training Team Leader, Peer Support Centre, University of Alberta(2017 –2018, 2020-2021)
- Vice-President, Swing-Out Edmonton Dance Club (2016 – 2017)
- Odishaw Family Prize in Aboriginal Law (2022)
- Catherine Miller Community Service Award(2021)
- Tom Lancaster Memorial Award(2021)
- Merv Leitch QC Leadership Scholarship in Law (2019) Person’s Case Scholarships (2016, 2021)
- Jason Lang Scholarships (2014, 2015, 2016)
- SCiP Bursary (2014)
- Faculty of Science Academic Excellence Scholarship (2013) University of Alberta Academic Excellence Scholarship (2013) Dean’s Entrance Citation in Science (2013)