I’m an Ottawa-based lawyer focused on child protection and criminal defence, with selective work in disability rights and support for other lawyers.

My job is to stand between you and the state when your freedom, your family, or your future is on the line. I’m known for being calm, respectful, and prepared—and for pushing back firmly when government action goes too far. I care deeply about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and I approach every file with the assumption that your rights matter and must be taken seriously.

I also try to practise in a way that is progressive and practical: trauma-informed, disability-aware, and focused on dignity. I live with cerebral palsy and use an electric wheelchair. That lived experience shapes how I advocate—especially in child protection files—so disability isn’t misread as “risk,” and so plans are realistic, rights-based, and centred on stability where the law allows.

I’m committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, and to ongoing learning from Indigenous and racialized communities. Where applicable, I work within the legal framework that governs Indigenous children and families and approach these matters with care and seriousness.

Alongside practice, I hold a PhD in Religious Studies (University of Ottawa) focused on religious freedom and equality, and I’ve taught family law in Carleton University’s Legal Studies program. That background supports what clients value most: thorough research, clear explanations, and strong writing when it matters.