Professional Summary

Sandra's international experience, multi-lingual fluency, and nuanced understanding of dispute resolution uniquely informs her approach to family law. Trained and experienced in negotiation and mediation, Sandra believes in resolving family law disputes in a solution-focused, efficient, and non-adversarial manner. Where necessary, Sandra engages in targeted litigation and has argued successfully in the Alberta Court of Justice, the Court of King's Bench, and the Court of Appeal.

Sandra articled in immigration law with Hansen & Company and family law with Castle & Associates, and she has devoted her practice exclusively to family law since being called to the Alberta Bar in 2002. Prior to joining Kirk Montoute Dawson LLP, Sandra was a partner of WK Family Lawyers LLP, and previously practiced with Soby Boyden Lenz.

Born and raised in Germany, Sandra attended Ruhr University in Bochum before performing volunteer work in Honduras. Sandra earned her B.A. (cum laude) in Spanish and International Studies from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and her law degree (J.D.) from Hamline University in St. Paul Minnesota. Sandra immigrated to Canada in 1998. In her spare time, Sandra enjoys spending time with her three sons, traveling, running and yoga.


Areas of Practice

Family Law
Mediation
Parenting Coordination

Bar Admissions

Alberta, 2002

Education

Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota, USAJD - 1998
Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota, USABA - Spanish and International Studies - 1994

Memberships

Sandra is a member of the Law Society of Alberta, Canadian Bar Association and the Calgary Bar Association. Sandra is also a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and a Fellow with the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)

Pro Bono Activities

Canadian Bar Association, Family Law Section (Executive)
Pro Bono Legal Clinic Discovery House (2013 - 2015)
Volunteer at Calgary Legal guidance (previous)

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES

Mediation of Divorce and Family Matters Certificate
Parenting Coordination Training Certificate (AFCC)




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