Emilie is a research lawyer and Harper Grey’s Director of Professional Development. Emilie conducts complex legal research and analysis on a broad range of civil and administrative matters. She manages the firm’s student program, oversees associate programming, and assists in developing firm mentorship initiatives.
Prior to focusing her practice on legal research, Emilie practiced general litigation at a top-rated boutique for nearly nine years.
Emilie provides the legal research and critical analysis necessary to facilitate strategic decision-making on a wide variety of legal matters. She has drafted memoranda, opinions, arguments, leave applications, and factums on complex and high-profile administrative, criminal, and civil cases. In addition to her practical experience, Emilie holds an MLIS degree, providing her with a solid foundation in knowledge management, information theory, and research strategies. Emilie is an Adjunct Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, teaching Law 430: Advanced Legal Research.
In her role as Director of Professional Development, Emilie manages Harper Grey’s student recruitment and articling programs, and oversees associate professional development activities. A key part of Emilie’s role is supporting Harper Grey’s students and junior associates with substantive advice and mentorship.
Emilie’s appellate experience includes:
- drafted the factums for two successful respondents in GFL Infrastructure Group Inc. v. Temple Insurance Company, 2022 ONCA 390, aff’g 2021 ONSC 1909 (respondent insureds entitled to a defence under a builders risk policy; Court confirming appropriate use of documents incorporated by reference into pleadings)
- drafted the factum for the successful respondents in Sohal v. Lezama et al., 2021 BCCA 40 (confirming that the Limitation Act, S.B.C. 2012, c. 13, s. 22 precludes the commencement of third party proceedings for contribution and indemnity after the expiry of the limitation period)
- drafted the factum for the successful respondent in Ferrer v. Janik, 2020 BCCA 83 (confirming test for suitability of individual issues for summary determination)
- drafted the response to an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada for the successful respondent in Schellenberg v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co., [2020] S.C.C.A. No. 69
- drafted the factum for the Law Society of British Columbia in Harding v. Law Society of British Columbia, 2017 BCCA 171 (confirming the internal standard of review)
- drafted the memoranda of argument and made oral submissions for the successful respondent on an appeal regarding a strata corporation’s duty to investigate water ingress: The Owners, Strata Plan LMS 3539 v. Ng, 2016 BCSC 2462
- drafted the factum on a criminal sentence appeal
- assisted the special prosecutor in drafting a 100-page factum for the Crown on an appeal from historical sexual assault convictions: R v. Henry, 2010 BCCA 462
- assisted counsel with drafting facta on a variety of matters, including: criminal convictions, class action certification, reinstatement of appeals, and foreclosure procedure
- drafted applications for leave and responses to applications for leave to the Supreme Court of Canada in civil, criminal, and administrative matters
- drafted memoranda of argument on a variety of matters, including: applications for leave to appeal, applications to adduce fresh evidence, and applications for costs
Emilie’s trial-level and administrative experience includes:
- obtained an order dismissing a construction and fiduciary duty action for failure to comply with a court order, and obtained special costs: 519981 B.C. Ltd. v. Schimert, 2015 BCSC 2607
- drafted written submissions for the successful defendant at a trial regarding the dissolution of a partnership: Chandler v. Rasmussen, 2012 BCSC 1010, add’l reasons at 2013 BCSC 1461
- drafted written submissions and made oral arguments in support of a publication ban: R. v. Sipes, 2011 BCSC 1329
- drafted written submissions on jurisdictional challenges, including for the successful applicant in Aecom Canada Ltd. v. Fisher, 2011 BCSC 806
- drafted written submissions in support of a police officer at Phase 2 of the Braidwood Commissions of Inquiry
- drafted written submissions for a variety of proceedings before the Law Society of British Columbia
- drafted pleadings and written submissions on a breadth of interlocutory and preliminary applications in civil and criminal cases
Education
- University of British Columbia, MLIS, 2019
- University of British Columbia, LL.B., 2008
- University of British Columbia (Okanagan), B.A. (English and Political Science), 2004
Bar Admission
- British Columbia, 2009
Leadership
- Canadian Bar Association Legal Research Section, Past Chair (2019 – 2021)
- Canadian Bar Association Legal Research Section, Past Executive Member (2015 – 2021)
- Canadian Bar Association Legal Research Section, Member (2015 – current)
- Law 430: Advanced Legal Research, Peter A. Allard School of Law, Adjunct Professor (Fall 2019 – current)
- Life in Law, Guest Blogger
Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association, Member
- Law Society of British Columbia, Member