Zoe is a dedicated employment and human rights lawyer, focusing her practice solely on these areas. Her expertise spans a range of legal challenges, including defending murder charges and protecting the rights of wrongfully dismissed employees. She also conducts internal workplace investigations for employers dealing with allegations of serious employee misconduct.
Championing fair treatment and justice for all employees and employers in every case.
Resolving disputes efficiently and favorably without the need for prolonged litigation.
Providing sharp, effective legal strategies across for our clients.
Zoe's legal experience is both varied and comprehensive. She has defended clients in high-stakes criminal cases and fought for the rights of employees in complex employment disputes. This breadth of experience allows her to draw from a wide range of legal skills and perspectives, making her a formidable advocate for her clients.
As a skilled negotiator, Zoe is adept at securing favorable outcomes for her clients without the need for a trial. When a trial is unavoidable, Zoe leverages her diverse legal background to advance her clients’ best interests. Her level-headed and reasonable approach to litigation is widely recognized and respected, reflecting her belief that calm, strategic thinking is an effective lawyer’s strongest asset.
Zoe earned her law degree from the University of British Columbia and her bachelor's degree from the University of Guelph. During law school, she gained practical legal experience through clinical programs that involved investigating claims of wrongful conviction with the UBC Innocence Project and representing indigent people facing criminal charges through the UBC Criminal Law Clinic. As a result, Zoe has been actively practicing law and appearing in court from an early stage in her legal education.
Though Zoe grew up in various parts of the world, she now calls the West Coast her forever home. She has extensively traveled throughout British Columbia and spends most of her spare time exploring its forests, rivers, and islands, deepening her connection to the province she serves.