Professional Summary

Sarah has devoted her entire legal career to the practice of family law. She is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate the overwhelming and often stressful challenges that arise from relationship breakdowns, and she approaches each matter with empathy, clarity, and practical focus.

Sarah is known for providing honest, timely, and cost‑effective legal advice. She places a strong emphasis on communication, ensuring her clients are well informed and supported throughout their matters. Her willingness to pick up the phone and address concerns directly is a hallmark of her practice, and clients consistently value her approachable, responsive, and compassionate style.

Sarah views her role as empowering clients with the information, guidance, and strategic advice they need to make informed decisions and resolve their family law issues with confidence. She strongly encourages the use of alternative dispute resolution options—such as mediation and arbitration—where appropriate, recognizing their potential to reduce conflict, cost, and emotional strain. At the same time, Sarah is prepared to advocate for her clients in court when litigation is necessary to protect their interests or move matters forward.

Having grown up in Banff, Sarah has a deep connection to the Bow Valley and a lifelong passion for the mountains. She provides family law services to clients in Calgary, as well as Canmore and Banff, and understands the unique needs of families living in these communities. 


Areas of Practice

Family Law
Mediation

Bar Admissions

Alberta, 2014

Education

University of London (Queen Mary), London, United Kingdom L.L.B. - 2012
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada B.A. - 2008

Memberships

Law Society of Alberta
Canadian Bar Association
Calgary Bar Association
Family Law Subsection, Canadian Bar Association (Alberta South)

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