About Me
Working with Gill over the past while has been incredibly reassuring. She has been a steadying, compassionate source of guidance and support, and helped me weather a difficult time by extending a gentle professional hand.
— Client and executor of her mother’s estate
Reaching out to a lawyer shouldn’t be intimidating. My job is to create an environment where you feel comfortable inviting me in to help you tackle big decisions. I like to do this by making the law accessible so that you don’t leave our meetings unsure of what we talked about. You are part of this process and, to feel a part of it, you need to actually understand what is going on!
Before practicing on my own, I was an associate at a national firm practicing in estate planning and administration. In other words, I did exactly what I do now, just on a bit of a larger scale. What I love about my work is the relationship that I get to have with my clients. Being a sole-practitioner allows me the flexibility to foster these relationships by working with clients in ways that best suit them, be it by attending their homes or by simply listening.
Before law, I worked at a non-profit foundation where my job was to be a resource for our clients (women in vulnerable populations) while they developed business plans and sought out employment opportunities. In my spare time, you’ll most likely find me on my mountain bike or enjoying some coffee (with Baileys) by a fire.
Memberships and Awards
Recognition in the Best Lawyers of Canada list for Trust and Estate Planning since 2021
Former Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Wills & Trusts - Vancouver Section
Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners
Award for highest grade in Trust and Estate Planning STEP Canada Diploma Program, 2020
Education
British Columbia Bar, 2015
J.D. from University of British Columbia
M.A. from King’s College, London