About Emma
Emma is dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex and evolving landscape of employment and labour law. She takes pride in building strong client relationships and works collaboratively to develop practical solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and confident at every stage.
Emma advises and represents both employees and employers in a broad range of workplace matters, including wrongful dismissal, human rights complaints, bullying and harassment, contract drafting, and the development of policies and guidelines.
Prior to joining Ascent, Emma practised at one of Vancouver’s largest full-service law firms. Her experience includes representing clients in professional regulatory matters, insurance defence claims, personal injury litigation, and sexual assault cases. She has appeared before the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia, as well as before provincial and federal Human Rights Tribunals and the Employment Standards Branch.
Originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Emma received her Bachelor of Science in psychology and law, justice, and society from Dalhousie University before relocating to B.C. in 2020. She obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia. During law school, Emma volunteered with the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program and Legal Education Outreach, where she developed a strong commitment to advancing access to justice.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys making pottery and exploring B.C.’s natural beauty, spending her summers camping and winters skiing.