Me Lauren B. Shadley

Email
lshadley@sk-legal.ca
Languages
English
French
Law Society
Barreau du Québec, 2017
Law Society of Nunavut, 2020

Me Shadley is a skilled litigator with many years of experience in criminal defence.

She is known for her human-focused and pragmatic approach, representing her clients with strength and sound judgment. Her strategic thinking and thorough preparation make her excel in bail hearings and sentencing hearings. Her solution-oriented mindset and refined negotiation skills allow her to craft practical strategies that deliver effective results for her clients.

A respected leader within the legal community, Me Shadley served as President of the Law Society of Nunavut and remains deeply involved in advancing the profession through numerous committees and professional initiatives. A sought-after speaker at universities and conferences, she will serve as faculty at the 2026 Federation of Criminal Law Conference. She also speaks to high-school students in Nunavut and Quebec as part of access-to-justice initiatives. Through her leadership, mentorship, and advocacy, Me Shadley helps shape the future of criminal defence.

  • Certificate Program in Negotiation Mastery, Cornell University, 2022
  • L.L.B., Université de Montréal, 2015
  • BA in Psychology and Political Science, McGill University, 2012
  • Comparative Business Law, Institut d’études politiques d’Aix-en-Provence, 2012
  • “International Politics in a Global Age” Modules I, II & III, University of Cambridge, International Summer Schools, 2011
  • Association des avocats de la défense de Montréal, Laval et Longueuil (AADM)
  • Association québécoise des avocats et avocates de la défense (AQAAD)
  • The Advocates’ Society
  • Canadian Bar Association (CBA) (Vice-chair of the National Criminal Division)
  • Lord Reading Law Society
  • Women’s White Collar Defense Association
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