Bio
Flora was raised in Toronto, Ontario. She holds an Honours degree in Biomedical Science with a Major in Political Science (with great distinction) from the University of Ottawa, where she also earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 2011. Following law school, Flora served as a judicial clerk at the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver and New Westminster. She completed her articles with the Ministry of Justice in British Columbia in 2013. Flora is an active member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Law Society of British Columbia, dedicated to serving clients across both provinces.
Since joining the firm in 2013, Flora is a Senior Associate who brings extensive experience in estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation, as well as adult guardianship and trusteeship matters.
Flora is also a valued member of the Injury Law Team at KMSC, and has advocated for businesses, organizations, and individuals on complex and varied litigation matters. She has successfully represented clients before the Alberta Courts, the Farm Implement Board and the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal.
Flora is a passionate advocate for her clients, deeply committed to understanding their needs and guiding them through challenging legal matters with compassion and integrity. She takes pride in building strong relationships and ensuring that each client feels supported and heard throughout the legal process.
Flora is committed to the Grande Prairie community and actively participates in a variety of local organizations. She currently serves on the Board of the Grande Prairie Boys’ Choir, has taught as a sessional instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic, and regularly provides pro bono legal services to those in need.
Flora enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, camping and traveling.
Flora is a hard-working, reliable, conscientious lawyer who tries to get the best results for her clients in the most time-efficient and cost-effective manner. Her enthusiasm and optimism serve her well in her practice. She is down-to-earth and easy to talk to.
Professional Affiliations:
- Law Society of Alberta
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Canadian Bar Association
- Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association (ACTLA)
Representative Work:
- Provincial Court and Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
- Alberta Human Rights Tribunal
- Farm Implement Board
- Negotiation/ Mediation /Judicial Dispute Resolution
Lectures / Publications / Seminars / Presentations:
- October 2010 Presenter, Got Ethics Conference, University of Ottawa
- 2009 – 2011 Research Assistant for Professor Adam Dodek, University of Ottawa in the areas of lawyer ethics, government law and conflicts of interest
Positions:
- Sessional Instructor at Northwestern Polytechnic (formerly GPRC)
- 2011 -2012 Law clerk for Justices of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in both Vancouver and New Westminster
- 2012 -2013 Articled at the Ministry of Justice of British Columbia
Recognition / Awards:
- Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Research Fellowship
- Rector’s Merit Scholarship
- Dean’s Honour List
Community Involvement:
- Grande Prairie Boys’ Choir (current board member)
- Northwestern Polytechnic (past instructor)
- Grande Prairie Children’s Festival
- Grande Prairie Legal Guidance
Education:
- Honours Degree in Biomedical Science with a Major in Political Science (Great Distinction) – University of Ottawa
- Juris Doctor – University of Ottawa
Year of Call & Jurisdictions:
- 2013, British Columbia
- 2013, Alberta
Relevant Pre-Law Experience:
- 2012 -2013 Articled at the Ministry of Justice of British Columbia
- 2011 -2012 Law clerk for Justices of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in both Vancouver and New Westminster
- 2004 – 2005 Page, House of Commons, Ottawa
Languages Spoken
- English (fluent)
- Hungarian (fluent)
- French (conversational)