Education
University of New Brunswick Fredericton, NB LL.B., 2007
St. Thomas University Fredericton, NB B.Ed., 2004
St. Thomas University Fredericton, NB B.A. (Criminology), 2003
Awards
William J. Browne Prize in Legal Writing, Newfoundland and Labrador Law Society, 2007
Valedictorian, University of New Brunswick Law School, 2007
John Teed Prize in Civil Procedure, University of New Brunswick Law School, 2006
Blake’s Scholar, 2005
Dean’s List, University of New Brunswick Law School, 2005-2006
Ranked among top 10% of UNB Law students of the same year, 2005-2006
Dean’s List, Faculty of Education, St. Thomas University, 2004
Abdul Lodhi Prize for highest standing in Criminology and Social Justice, St. Thomas University, 2003
Dean’s List, Faculty of Arts, St. Thomas University, 2001-2003
Outstanding Scholar Award, St. Thomas University, 2001
Most Valuable Back, St. Thomas University Varsity Rugby Team, 2001
Relevant Experience
Law Reform Committee, National Criminal Justice Section, Canadian Bar Association
Board Member, Medical Research Ethics Board, Western Health
Writer, Newfoundland and Labrador Case Digests (Criminal), 2008 - 2010
Western Regional Representative, Canadian Bar Association – NL Branch, 2008 - 2009
In-course Clerkship, New Brunswick Court of Appeal (Justice Marc Richard), 2007
Speaker, New Brunswick Workplace Health and Safety Compensation Commission conference, 2006
Student Standings and Promotions Committee (academic offences and appeals), University of New Brunswick, 2006
Gale Cup competitive mooting team (Criminal Appeals), 2006
Student Legal Information Clinic, University of New Brunswick, 2005 - 2006
President, Faculty of Education, St. Thomas University, 2004
Professional Memberships
2008, Admitted to Newfoundland Bar
Member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Member of the Canadian Bar Association
Member of the Christian Legal Fellowship
Other
Referee, Newfoundland and Labrador Soccer Association, 1999 - Present
Varsity Rugby Team, St. Thomas University, 2001-2003