CONTACT INFORMATION

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Member - Collaborative Divorce Vancouver Practice Group
• Member: Canadian Bar Association Vancouver Family Law Subsection
• Editor: CLEBC Family Practice Manual

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

GENERAL COMMENTS

I have been practicing family law in Vancouver for almost 20 years; first as litigator, arguing cases at the BC Supreme Court and BC Court of Appeal, and then in the last 10 years focusing on out of court settlements, including mediation, and Collaborative Divorce.

In May 2021, I joined Silver Selinger to focus on Collaborative Divorce. I feel passionate about helping families through the difficult life transition of separation in the least damaging way possible – and I believe this is through the formal Collaborative Divorce process. No other process provides a formal interdisciplinary approach, recognizing that clients frequently require emotional support, communication counselling, and financial guidance, in addition to legal advice.

I also frequently assist clients with the negotiation and drafting of pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements.

I am a member of the board of directors for the BC Collaborative Roster Society and am committed to promoting Collaborative Divorce law in BC.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Lawyer

EDUCATION

• Professional Education, Law Degree: University of British Columbia 2001
• Undergraduate Education, Bachelor of Arts: Simon Fraser University 1997

COLLABORATIVE TRAINING