Administrative Law Blog A party may raise a procedural fairness issue for the first time on judicial review where that party could not reasonably have identified and raised the issue before the original decision-maker January 30, 2024 Emilie LeDuc
Research Associate & Director of Professional Development
She/Her
Emilie conducts complex legal research and analysis on a broad range of civil and administrative matters. She manages the firm’s student program, oversees associate programming, and assists in developing firm mentorship initiatives.
Biography
Prior to focusing her practice on legal research, Emilie practiced general litigation at a top-rated boutique for nearly nine years.
Emilie provides the legal research and critical analysis necessary to facilitate strategic decision-making on a wide variety of legal matters. She has drafted memoranda, opinions, arguments, leave applications, and factums on complex and high-profile administrative, criminal, and civil cases. In addition to her practical experience, Emilie holds an MLIS degree, providing her with a solid foundation in knowledge management, information theory, and research strategies. Emilie is an Adjunct Professor at the Peter A. Allard School of Law, teaching Law 430: Advanced Legal Research.
In her role as director of professional development, Emilie leads the firm’s student program, oversees associate programming and assists in developing firm mentorship initiatives. A key part of Emilie’s role is supporting Harper Grey’s students and junior associates with substantive advice and mentorship.
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Expertise
Education
University of British Columbia, MLIS, 2019
University of British Columbia, LL.B., 2008
University of British Columbia (Okanagan), B.A. (English and Political Science), 2004
Languages spoken
- English
Experience
Emilie’s appellate experience includes:
drafted the factums for two successful respondents in GFL Infrastructure Group Inc. v. Temple Insurance Company, 2022 ONCA 390, aff’g 2021 ONSC 1909 (respondent insureds entitled to a defence under a builders risk policy; Court confirming appropriate use of documents incorporated by reference into pleadings)
drafted the factum for the successful respondents in Sohal v. Lezama et al., 2021 BCCA 40 (confirming that the Limitation Act, S.B.C. 2012, c. 13, s. 22 precludes the commencement of third party proceedings for contribution and indemnity after the expiry of the limitation period)
drafted the factum for the successful respondent in Ferrer v. Janik, 2020 BCCA 83 (confirming test for suitability of individual issues for summary determination)
drafted the response to an application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada for the successful respondent in Schellenberg v. Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co., [2020] S.C.C.A. No. 69
drafted the factum for the Law Society of British Columbia in Harding v. Law Society of British Columbia, 2017 BCCA 171 (confirming the internal standard of review)
drafted the memoranda of argument and made oral submissions for the successful respondent on an appeal regarding a strata corporation’s duty to investigate water ingress: The Owners, Strata Plan LMS 3539 v. Ng, 2016 BCSC 2462
drafted the factum on a criminal sentence appeal
assisted the special prosecutor in drafting a 100-page factum for the Crown on an appeal from historical sexual assault convictions: R v. Henry, 2010 BCCA 462
assisted counsel with drafting facta on a variety of matters, including: criminal convictions, class action certification, reinstatement of appeals, and foreclosure procedure
drafted applications for leave and responses to applications for leave to the Supreme Court of Canada in civil, criminal, and administrative matters
drafted memoranda of argument on a variety of matters, including: applications for leave to appeal, applications to adduce fresh evidence, and applications for costs
Emilie’s trial-level and administrative experience includes:
obtained an order dismissing a construction and fiduciary duty action for failure to comply with a court order, and obtained special costs: 519981 B.C. Ltd. v. Schimert, 2015 BCSC 2607
drafted written submissions for the successful defendant at a trial regarding the dissolution of a partnership: Chandler v. Rasmussen, 2012 BCSC 1010, add’l reasons at 2013 BCSC 1461
drafted written submissions and made oral arguments in support of a publication ban: R. v. Sipes, 2011 BCSC 1329
drafted written submissions on jurisdictional challenges, including for the successful applicant in Aecom Canada Ltd. v. Fisher, 2011 BCSC 806
drafted written submissions in support of a police officer at Phase 2 of the Braidwood Commissions of Inquiry
drafted written submissions for a variety of proceedings before the Law Society of British Columbia
drafted pleadings and written submissions on a breadth of interlocutory and preliminary applications in civil and criminal cases
Professional Credentials
Leadership
- Canadian Bar Association Legal Research Section, Past Chair (2019 – 2021
- Canadian Bar Association Legal Research Section, Past Executive Member (2015 – 2021)
- Canadian Bar Association Legal Research Section, Member (2015 – current)
- Law 430: Advanced Legal Research, Peter A. Allard School of Law, Adjunct Professor (Fall 2019 – current)
- Life in Law, Guest Blogger
Memberships
- Canadian Bar Association, Member
- Law Society of British Columbia, Member
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