Laura maintains a broad civil litigation practice, with particular strengths in appellate advocacy, complex commercial disputes, and judicial review of government decision‑making.
Laura has developed a robust appellate practice and has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. She has extensive experience with leave applications to the Supreme Court of Canada, appeals from masters’ decisions, and appellate strategy, including behind‑the‑scenes co‑counsel work on successful appeals.
In the commercial litigation and arbitration arena, Laura regularly acts in high‑stakes, fact‑ and document‑intensive disputes involving tens of millions of dollars. Her experience includes major acquisition and indemnity litigation, international arbitrations under ICC Rules, complex power and midstream industry arbitrations, shareholder oppression disputes, and public‑interest litigation. She was part of the team representing TotalEnergies EP Canada Ltd. in a fast‑tracked dispute concerning a right of first refusal over a $1‑billion transaction.
Laura also has deep experience in administrative and public law. She was lead counsel in Auer, 2024 SCC 36, in which the Supreme Court of Canada clarified the test for judicial review of regulations. She currently acts in significant judicial review proceedings involving executive decision‑making and municipal governance.
Laura articled with the Alberta Court of Appeal and clerked for Justice Rosalie Abella at the Supreme Court of Canada. She is consistently recognized by Benchmark Litigation, Lexpert, and The Best Lawyers in Canada, and was named Calgary’s 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Corporate and Commercial Litigation.
A member of the Ringette Canada Hall of Fame, Laura brings elite‑level performance insight, entrepreneurial experience, and disciplined preparation to every file she handles.
Grenon v. Canada Revenue Agency, 2023 ABKB 707. Counsel for an individual plaintiff in a misfeasance in public office claim arising from Canada Revenue Agency audit, reassessment, and enforcement activities. Successfully resisted a strike application preserving the claim. Following partial success in parallel Tax Court litigation, the civil action was permitted to proceed, including court‑approved amendments.
Robert Lehodey et al. Counsel for more than 300 Calgary residents challenging the validity of a city‑wide rezoning bylaw enacted by the City of Calgary. Applicants allege procedural unfairness, including participation by a councillor with a closed mind, and that the City exceeded its statutory authority under the Municipal Government Act.
- RM Corporation, Jianjun Cui, Tao Li, and Loyal Energy (Canada) Operating Ltd. Counsel for multiple entities in complex multi‑party shareholder litigation arising from investments in the Alberta energy sector. The matter involves four interrelated proceedings under case management, including claims for fraud, misrepresentation, oppression, breach of fiduciary duty, and misappropriation of corporate opportunity.
- Appellate
- Arbitration
- Commercial disputes
- Judicial review
- Energy
- Government and public policy
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Natural resources
- Oil and gas
- LL.B., University of Alberta, 2009
- B.A., University of Alberta, 2001
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Alberta, 2010