Emma is an associate in the Regulatory, Indigenous, and Environmental Group. Her practice focuses on project-related natural resource development, environmental law and energy regulation, as well as administrative and Indigenous law issues.
Emma acts for a variety of electricity and natural resource project proponents in regulatory proceedings to obtain approvals for major projects. She regularly supports the development of projects in the solar, battery storage, electricity transmission, and pipeline sectors. She also has experience in corporate and commercial litigation involving matters of private and public law. Emma has assisted clients with matters before the Canada Energy Regulator and the Alberta Utilities Commission.
Emma earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Alberta in Spring of 2024. She served the university community as a volunteer with Student Legal Services, the Women’s Law Forum, and as a Student Mentor. In her first year, Emma showed was the co-recipient of the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin Moot Award. After joining the UAlberta Law mooting team in her second year, she went on to represent the school at the Gale Cup and was part of the winning team in 2024 at the Wilson Moot, also earning a Third Place Oralist award.
In her third year, Emma also worked as a Writing Fellow for the 1L Legal Research and Writing program. Emma was recognized by her peers for her school community work and academic achievements by being named Class Valedictorian. Upon graduating, Emma clerked at the Court of King’s Bench in Calgary.
Representative Work
- Universal Kraft Canada Renewables (a joint venture between Korkia and Universal Kraft) in its applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission to construct and operate the 268.4 MW Oyen I Solar Project and 162 MW Oyen II Solar Project. This was the first proceeding where separate non-co-located renewable power plant applications were considered in a single hearing process.
Latest Insights
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Blog February 11, 2026
Manitoba Hydro’s 2025 integrated resource plan: new wind power remains key component of province’s future energy mix
New wind power is critical to Manitoba’s long-term energy mix.
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Blog January 22, 2026
Manitoba Call for Power: update on procurement process for Indigenous majority-owned wind projects
Established renewable energy developers can forge new partnerships with Indigenous groups in Manitoba through Manitoba Hydro’s Call for Power.
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Awards and Recognition
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Merv Leitch KC Prize
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Mandy MacLeod Prize for Excellence in Mooting
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George Grover Leadership Scholarship
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Hilda Wilson Memorial Volunteer Recognition Award
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Gordon Wright QC Memorial Award
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Kelly Jenkins Memorial Award
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John A. Weir Memorial Scholarship
Community Involvement
- Women’s Law Forum, 2024 Chair
- Student Legal Services, Trans ID Clinic Volunteer
- University of Alberta Law Students’ Association, Student Mentor
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
CBA Alberta Aboriginal Law (South) Section
Co-speaker, “Indigenous Law: Year in Review”, January 13, 2026
Credentials
Education
- University of Alberta, Juris Doctor, with distinction
- University of Calgary, Bachelor of Arts (Art History), with distinction
- University of Calgary, Bachelor of Arts (History), with distinction
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Alberta
- Canadian Bar Association
- Calgary Bar Association
- Association of Women Lawyers
