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Our Team
About Sarah
Sarah was born in Halifax and grew up in Dartmouth, NS. She is the eldest of six children. She currently lives in Yarmouth, NS with her husband, Michael, and young daughter, Clara.
Sarah studied Philosophy and Biology at McMaster University, graduating summa cum laude in 2009. She gained a better understanding of the marine environment at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography where she spent four summers working as a tour guide. She then completed an LL.B. at Dalhousie University in 2012 with a specialization in Marine Law. Following law school, she articled with Wickwire Holm in Halifax and was called to the Nova Scotia bar in 2013.
In 2013 Sarah launched a partnership with fellow entrepreneur and “partner in crime” Natalie Clifford that grew from a mobile office into a vibrant practice with offices in Halifax and Yarmouth. Natalie leaves an inspiring legacy of integrity and compassion in legal practice. She had unparalleled insight into the challenges and opportunities facing indigenous communities.
Sarah is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (NSBS) and the Canadian Maritime Law Association (CMLA). She currently acts as a director for the Canadian Transport Lawyers' Association (CTLA) and for the Western Regional Enterprise Network (WREN).
Support Staff
Our support staff are essential in keeping the firm running smoothly. They are on standby to assist with finding documents, closing transactions, and scheduling appointments.
Felicia Cottreau
Bookkeeper
Toni Langille
Legal Assistant
Consultants
We are fortunate to have in-house experts to consult on maritime policy and indigenous rights. Our consultants support work on a given file when special insight is required.
Harold Shiels
Maritime Policy & Security