Experience
In addition to her litigation practice, Melissa maintains a specialized solicitor practice drafting contracts for marine and trucking clients and policy wordings for insurance clients. She also broadened her skills while on secondment to an international insurance company working as a claims examiner. Melissa has appeared on behalf of clients before the British Columbia Provincial Court and Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Canada and a number of administrative tribunals.Education
J.D., University of Victoria, 2011B.A. (History), Simon Fraser University, 2007
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Called to the British Columbia Bar in 2012
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association Maritime Law and Insurance Law Sections
- Member of the Marine Insurance Association of British Columbia
Articles
COVID-19 and Unfulfilled Transportation Contracts: Will Force Majeure Clauses Come To The Rescue?
The Faulty Workmanship Exclusion in Builders’ Risk Policies vs. CGL Policies: The Reach of the 2016 SCC Ledcor Decision