Nicole is gaining experience across a range of practice areas during her articling year. She assists with legal research and the drafting of motions, pleadings and other documents, and particularly enjoys files that allow her to follow a matter from the initial research through to a closing. Nicole is also participating in client meetings and working alongside experienced lawyers to learn how they manage files, develop strategy and identify the issues that matter most to their clients. Through that experience, she will develop her legal knowledge, strategic thinking and client-management skills. 

Nicole grew up in Stittsville and first became interested in law after taking a law course in high school. She studied Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo before earning her law degree at Dalhousie University. Before articling, Nicole worked as a legislative assistant on Parliament Hill and later in finance and procurement with Shared Services Canada. She also volunteered for many years with Shelter Movers, helping people experiencing violence safely leave their homes. The role required her to work directly with people, solve problems quickly and help clients find practical solutions to challenging problems.