Our Staff

Carla Lewis

1981B.A. in Canadian Studies, University of Winnipeg
Gold medallist

1984LLB, University of Manitoba

1985Called to the Bar of Manitoba

1990Called to the Bar of British Columbia

1991 to 2005
Family Law Mediation Program
Advanced Family Law Mediation Program
Gain the Edge: Negotiating to get what you want
Collaborative Separation and Divorce Program

1991 to 2005
Continuing Legal Education and Trial Lawyers' Association courses, including:
Financial statements
Pensions and RRSP's
Asset division
Child Support Guidelines
Custody
Evidence
Advocacy
Procedural tactics
Wills Drafting
Trials: From Theory to Verdict

My law related volunteer work includes:
Supervisor to the Law Students' Legal Advice Program.
Guest instructor in the Professional Legal Training Course on
topics of family law, advocacy and law office management.
Contributor to Family Law Agreements Manual and member
of its editorial board.
Speaker at People's Law School on various family law topics.
Canadian Bar Association Committee Member, Communications.
Law Week Phone Line Volunteer.

Brigitte Red

2001-2003
Legal Secretary Citation, Douglas College

Brigitte, with 15 years' experience in office procedures, is well-versed in administration. While she cannot give legal advice, she can help with general and administrative matters, make appointments, send you documents and prepare memos for me about your questions. She is always happy to hear from you when I am in court or otherwise unavailable.

Lisa Sirlin

1994
Called to the Bar of British Columbia.

Lisa was caring for her three children between 1994 and the present. She is currently studying family mediation at the Justice Institute, and preparing for her re-entry into practice. Lisa helps with client interviews and document preparation.