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BIO

Rachel is an associate lawyer in our St. John’s office, pursuing a practice with a specific interest in the areas of construction and infrastructure law, through the practice of corporate and commercial law. Rachel began her legal career with Cox & Palmer as a summer student and was called to the Newfoundland and Labrador bar in June 2024.

Before embarking on her legal journey, Rachel gained valuable experience working as an Engineer-in-Training for two years in Newfoundland and Labrador’s offshore and subsea industry. This technical background provides her with a unique perspective in her legal practice.

Rachel is committed to community service, having volunteered with numerous organizations throughout her life. During law school, she was a Coordinator with the Pro Bono Dalhousie’s High School Co-op Program delivered in conjunction with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education and the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. In her free time, she continues her community involvement as a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

When she’s not at the office, she enjoys spending time at home with her tripod cat, Dwight, hiking with her four-legged pal, Leo, or practicing yoga.

BACKGROUND

Law School

  • Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law

Education

  • Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2023)
  • Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador (Bachelor of Civil Engineering, 2018)

Activities Within Firm

  • Member, Construction Law Practice Group
  • Member, Tech Start Up Group

Community & Volunteer Activities

  • Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters (2023- present)
  • Volunteer, MUN Food Bank (2011-2023)
  • Program Coordinator for Legal Education Program in partnership with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education through Pro Bono Dalhousie (2021-2023)
  • Volunteer, Salvation Army Atlantic Refugee and Immigration Services through Pro Bono Dalhousie (2020-2021)
  • ESL conversation partner, Refugee and Immigration Advisory Council (2018-2019)
  • Community Service Rebuild Volunteer in New Orleans, Together by Design (2016-2018)
  • Volunteer, Fluvarium (2015-2017)
  • Volunteer, SPCA (2014-2017)
  • Volunteer Tutor, Rogers Raising the Grade through the Buckmaster Circle Boys and Girls Club (2015-2017)

Law Society Memberships

  • Law Society of Newfoundland & Labrador

Languages

  • English