Kelly is a civil litigator with over seven years of experience practicing in British Columbia. Her practice focuses on managing disputes through all stages of litigation, including discovery, mediation, contested applications, and trial work.

She has experience advising clients on litigation strategy, assessing risk, and resolving matters in a practical and efficient manner. She regularly conducts examinations for discovery, prepares matters for hearing and trial, and represents clients at mediations.

In addition to her litigation practice, Kelly has prepared written submissions for administrative tribunals, including the Civil Resolution Tribunal and the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal.

Kelly is known for her strong writing, thoughtful approach to problem-solving, and ability to navigate complex and high-conflict matters.

Earlier in her career, Kelly contributed to legal research and policy work, including co-authoring reports on fisheries law and contributing to academic legal journals.


  • Faizal v. Bowes, 2026 BCSC 348 — 15-day BCSC trial involving soft-tissue injuries, chronic pain, psychological components, causation, past and future economic losses relating to business income, competing expert opinions, credibility, and aggravated and punitive damages.
  • Brill v. Forsyth, 2024 BCSC 124 — 9-day BC Supreme Court trial involving soft-tissue injuries, causation, past and future economic losses, competing expert opinions, and credibility.
  • Sekhon v. McCullagh et al. (unreported, 2024)  — 12-day BC Supreme Court jury trial involving soft tissue injuries, chronic pain, causation, past and future economic losses relating to business income, and competing expert opinions.
  • Walter v. Morrow et al. 2024 (unreported, 2024) — 9-day BC Supreme Court jury trial involving soft-tissue injuries, chronic pain, causation, past and future economic losses, and competing expert opinions.
  • Boucher v. Beminster, 2023 BCCA 17 — supported senior counsel in appellate review of plaintiff’s loss of future capacity award at trial.
  • Millar v. Wasden, 2020 BCSC 1210 — second chair in 10-day BC Supreme Court trial involving mild traumatic brain injury with cognitive and psychological components, causation, past and future economic losses relating to business income, and competing expert opinions.
  • Ali v. Ali, 2018 BCSC 22 — second chair in 7-day BC Supreme Court trial involving division of a family home.

Bar Admissions

  • British Columbia (2015)

Education

  • JD, Peter A. Allard School of Law, 2012
  • MA (English Literature), Simon Fraser University, 2005

Paralegals & Assistants

Silvana Poon PARALEGAL
604-608-2041
[email protected]

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