Suite 1100, Cabot Place
100 New Gower St.
St. John’s, N.L.
A1C 6K3
Jayna maintains a diverse practice spanning labour and employment law, energy and environmental law and health and privacy law. With a strong commitment to advocacy and client service, Jayna is dedicated to delivering personalized and effective legal solutions for clients. Jayna’s labour and employment experience consists of assisting with policy and agreement drafting, as well as assisting clients on various matters including workplace disputes, collective bargaining in the construction industry, wrongful termination and discrimination claims.
Jayna’s passion for the energy and environmental sector is rooted in her previous research experience where she focused on exploring the intersections between environmental law, the common law duty to consult and Indigenous law and legal orders. She has been involved in advising clients on regulatory and legislative compliance, with a focus on the wind energy and hydrogen sector in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Jayna also provides litigation support in the fields of heath and privacy law. She has worked with public bodies on complex issues related to access to information and has assisted with drafting briefs and legal arguments for appearances before the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
Education & Career
Education
University of Ottawa, Juris Doctor, 2023
Memorial University, Bachelor of Arts, 2020
Activities
Vice President of Events, Indigenous Law Student Governance, University of Ottawa, 2022-2023
Legislative Development Intern to the Honourable Senator Yvonne Boyer, Senate of Canada, 2023
2L Representative, University of Ottawa Environmental Law Student Association, 2021-2022
2L Peer Mentor, University of Ottawa, 2021-2022
Operations Associate, University of Ottawa International Commerce and Trade Law Student Association, 2021-2022,
Student Research Associate, Decolonizing Water, 2021-2023
Volleyball Coach, Newfoundland and Labrador Volleyball Association & Holy Trinity High School, 2015-2020
Accolades
Designation in Environmental Law, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, 2023
Cum Laude and Dean’s List distinction, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, 2023
Richard Weiler Prize for Effective Lawyer-Client Relations and Teamwork in Mediation, University of Ottawa, 2022 – 2023
Dean’s List distinction, Memorial University, 2018 – 2020
Memorial University Entrance Scholarship, 2016
Pat Dawe Memorial Scholarship, Town of Torbay, 2016
RBC Business Award Scholarship, 2016
Thought Leadership
Energy Watch
January 29, 2024