Katie is inspired by the opportunity to help people achieve just legal outcomes. She is analytical and dedicated to finding solutions to difficult legal questions on behalf of her clients. She aims to provide legal services in an accessible and compassionate way.
Katie primarily represents plaintiffs and class members in class actions. Her class action practice is varied, and includes product liability, price-fixing and Charter claims.
Before starting at CFM, Katie clerked at the Alberta Court of Appeal and for Justice Karakatsanis at the Supreme Court of Canada. She often works on appeals and enjoys the challenge of presenting arguments on complicated legal issues in a persuasive and logical way.
Katie regularly provides pro bono legal services through organizations such as Access Pro Bono. She previously participated in the Canadian Bar Association’s Young Lawyers International Program, where she worked at a legal NGO in South Africa. There, she helped refugees navigate the asylum process and assisted with the organization’s strategic litigation.
Outside of the office, Katie loves spending time with her family exploring the outdoors in places both near and far.