Samantha is passionate about business law because it provides the opportunity to collaborate with creative and energetic clients who inspire her every day. She thrives on “building up” rather than “tearing down,” leveraging her strong written, verbal, and analytical skills to help clients achieve their commercial objectives. Samantha enjoys applying her own creativity and energy to develop tailored solutions that align with her clients’ goals.
Known for her clarity, creativity, honesty, and dedication, Samantha brings a thoughtful and client-focused approach to her work. She is committed to delivering efficient, high-quality results that drive positive commercial outcomes. By fostering trust and demonstrating genuine empathy, Samantha builds strong relationships with her clients and takes great pride in their success.
Practice Areas
Corporate Commercial
- Mergers and acquisitions;
- Corporate formation & organization, reorganization and governance;
- Secured financing; Equity financing;
- Commercialization of intellectual property and intangible assets (License Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Collaborative Research & Development Agreements);
- Privacy compliance and data management.
Outside the Office
When not in the office, Samantha enjoys exploring the world through travel (including family in Australia), attending live music events, and discovering new flavors through wine tasting. These passions fuel her love for culture, connection, and adventure.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University of Sydney, 2000 (Samantha is a dual Canadian-Australian citizen from birth, with close family ties in New South Wales)
Bachelor of Arts (with First Class Honours in English), University of Alberta, 1996
Professional activities & membership
Law Society of Alberta, Since 2000
Community activities & memberships
Women’s Health Coalition of Canada, Incoming Director, Advocacy and Partnerships
Board of Governors, MacEwan University, Past Public Member, 2019-2022
Alberta Health Services Patient Family Advisory Group, Past Co-Chair, 2006-2008