Louise is an Associate in JFK’s Vancouver office. She holds a Juris Doctor specializing in Public Law from the University of Ottawa.

Louise has practiced at JFK since she completed her articles with the firm and has experience in a wide range of practice areas including administrative law and judicial review, environmental and regulatory law, consultation and accommodation, civil litigation, and strategic advocacy and negotiations.

During law school, Louise worked at the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic and completed legal internships with the National Association of Friendship Centres, Senator Yvonne Boyer, and Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada.

Prior to law school, Louise worked in public health research and program development. She has an interest in protecting public investments and forms of intangible knowledge from corporate exploitation, especially in relation to access to healthcare and medicines. Louise has appeared twice before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health to testify about access to medicines and patent policy, and other specific health-related topics.
In her spare time, she is an avid trail runner and skier, most often accompanied by her endlessly entertaining dog and an ample supply of home-made snacks.

Education and Professional Affiliations
• Member of the Law Society of Alberta, 2022
• Member of the Law Society of British Columbia, 2021
• J.D., University of Ottawa, 2020
• BSc., University of Victoria, 2013