Heidi graduated from Grant MacEwan (now MacEwan) in 1997 and started her career as a legal assistant in Edmonton, Alberta.  In 2015 she graduated with a diploma in Paralegal Studies from Capilano University in B.C.  Heidi joined the AAPP in 2013 and became a Director on the Board in early 2017; being elected President in October 2017.

 

During her 25+ year career, Heidi has worked in several areas of law, including Oil & Gas, Insurance Defence, Criminal, Regulatory and Litigation.  She spent the last seven and a half years specializing in labour & employment, and human rights law.  The bulk of her work was focused on WCB and disability claims.

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In 2020, Heidi obtained her Legal Coaching certification and now assists self-represented litigants with document review, preparation, and providing information on our court system.

 

Heidi is not a lawyer and will not provide you with advice on what you should ask for in court, what she believes to be in your best interests, or the likelihood of success of your claim.  If you require legal advice, Heidi has a professional circle of lawyers she will refer you to.

 

Heidi is married, has one daughter and two furbabies.  In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, reading and watching movies.

EDUCATION
Paralegal Studies Diploma, Capilano University, 2015
Legal Assistant Certificate, Grant MacEwan, 1997

CREDENTIALS
Certified Legal Coach, Legal Coaches Association
Alberta Registered Paralegal, AB Assn of Professional Paralegals

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PUBLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS

Regulating Paralegals in Alberta, LawNow.org, July 25, 2022

Regulating Paralegals in Alberta, The News by Alberta Counsel (pg. 5), June 2022

Article on Paralegal Regulation, The Registrar, Winter 2022

Op-Ed: Advocating for Paralegal Regulation in Alberta - The News by Alberta Counsel, March 24, 2023

Paralegals On Fire Podcast - Episode 74 - Paralegal Inspiration Episode - April 2023