- 2016: J.D., Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 2016: Master of Library and Information Studies, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 2012: Bachelor of Arts (Hon.), University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI
- 2007-2008: Foundation Year Program, University of King's College, Halifax, Nova Scotia
About Lauren
Lauren is a staff lawyer with a passion for family law. In her role with the firm, she supports the lawyers on our Family Law Team. Although she is not taking on her own clients, she is dedicated to helping the firm’s clients. Lauren’s skillset and experience in information management provide unique insights for legal problem solving, especially in the area of family law.
Lauren was called to the Nova Scotia Bar in 2017 after earning her law degree from Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law. She also holds a Master of Library and Information Studies from Dalhousie University.
Lauren is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society. Her passion for children and families is evident in both her work life and personal life. In her spare time, she loves going to the beach and spending time with her family.
Lauren's Background
Education
Employment
- 2019 – Present: Staff Lawyer, BOYNECLARKE LLP, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- 2017 – 2019: Associate, CIR Law Inc., Halifax, Nova Scotia
- 2016 – 2017: Articled Clerk, Burchell MacDougall Lawyers, Truro, Nova Scotia
- 2015: Summer Student, Burchell MacDougall Lawyers, Truro, Nova Scotia
Professional Membership
- Member – Canadian Bar Association
- Member – Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
- Member – Family Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association
- Former Member – Canadian Association of Law Libraries
- Former Member at Large – National Children & Youth Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association
Community Activities
- Former President of Board of Directors, Halifax Association for Community Living (2018 – 2019)
- Board Member, Halifax Transition House Association (Bryony House) (2017)
- Board Member, Halifax Association for Community Living (2016 – 2018)
- Former Co-chair of the Wellness Committee, Dalhousie Law School (2015 – 2016)
- President, UPEI Class of 2012
- Former Editor, UPEI Arts Review (2012)
- Former Co-chair, Canadian Library Association, Dalhousie Student Chapter (2012-2014)
- Former Executive, Canadian Association of Law Libraries, Dalhousie Student Group (2012-2015)
- Former Member, Information Technology Committee, Dalhousie Law Student Association (2015-2016)
Awards
- Honours – Dalhousie Legal Aid Service (2015)
- W.B. Yeats Award, UPEI (2012)