Shelby is an associate in Osler’s disputes group. She maintains a general civil and commercial litigation practice with a particular emphasis on environmental disputes and regulatory matters.
Shelby obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa. Before law school, she graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Science (Honours), majoring in Environmental Science. Shelby started as a summer student at Osler in 2022 and completed her articles with the firm in 2023-2024.
Areas of Expertise
Latest Insights
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Blog January 6, 2026
Sealing the sacred: court protects Indigenous cultural information
The Supreme Court of B.C. recognized the importance of protecting sensitive Indigenous cultural information while facilitating access to justice.
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Blog December 17, 2025
UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime
B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.
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Report December 4, 2025
Reconciling Aboriginal title and private property rights on unceded land
In the intersection between Aboriginal title and private property rights, the courts are addressing questions about land ownership on unceded...
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Blog October 14, 2025
The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory
A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.
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Community Involvement
- Pro Bono Ontario, Volunteer
- University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic, Student Caseworker
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Credentials
Education
- University of Ottawa, JD
- Queen’s University, B.S.c.H.
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Indigenous Bar Association
- Law Society of Ontario
- Ontario Bar Association
- Canadian Bar Association
