As Senior Counsel at Lindsay Kenney LLP, Erin brings extensive experience in estate and incapacity planning and administration. She advises individuals, families, and business owners on how to navigate complex personal and financial dynamics with clarity and care. Having worked extensively with family enterprises and business families, she understands the interplay between personal priorities, legacy goals, and business realities.
Erin is known for building strong, lasting relationships with her clients. She takes the time to understand their unique circumstances and delivers practical, efficient solutions that align with both personal and business objectives. Clients value her thoughtful, holistic approach and her ability to simplify complexity while maintaining focus on what matters most to them.
A trusted advisor, Erin combines deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic mindset. She earned her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Laws from McGill University, where she was a recognized leader and recipient of several academic awards, including the William Kagan Memorial Prize for Distinction in the Study of Real Estate. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia.
Notable Experience
- Received designation as a certified Family Enterprise Advisor™ through UBC’s Sauder School of Business, 2016
Distinctions
- William Kagan Memorial Prize for Distinction in the Study of Real Estate, McGill University
- Patricia Allen Participation Award for Substantially Enriching the Life of the Faculty, McGill University
Education
- Sauder School of Business FAMILY ENTERPRISE ADVISOR™, 2015-2016
- Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Laws, McGill University, 2005
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Anthropology and Archaeology, University of British Columbia, 2002
Memberships u0026 Affiliations
- Canadian Bar Association
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Vancouver Bar Association
- Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce (2006-2021)
Community Involvement
- Member, The Edible Flower Social Enterprise Steering Committee, August 2023 – present
- Volunteer Support Worker, L’Arche Belfast, January-May 2023
- Director, Whistler Community Services Society, 2019 – 2021
- Director, Langley School District Foundation, 2016 – 2021
- Member, Township of Langley Social Sustainability Task Force, 2018 – 2021
- Member, Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, 2018 – 2021
- Director, Langley Chamber of Commerce, 2009 – 2011
- Director, Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life, Luminary Ceremony Chair, 2009 – 2011
- Executive Member, Fraser Valley Bar Association, 2008 – 2011
- Chair, Langley Spirit of BC Community Committee, 2007 – 2010
- Director, Township of Langley Heritage Commission, 2007 – 2010
Beyond the Office
Erin is passionate about giving back to her community and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, skiing, sailing, and reading. She loves spending time outdoors with her husband and two young children, including a recent sabbatical spent living and sailing along Mexico’s Pacific Coast.
Areas of Law
Estate Planning and Litigation
Corporate Governance, Organization and Reorganization
Languages
English
French
Bar admissions
British Columbia, 2006
