Language(s) spoken: English
Bar Admission(s): Prince Edward Island, 2024
Legal Assistant(s): Barbara Kelly
Taya has a diverse litigation practice, focused particularly in the areas of family and criminal litigation. Taya has experience assisting in the negotiation and resolution of ongoing divorce proceedings, including preparing submissions to the court on issues of parenting arrangements and the equalization of family property. Taya has also been involved on both sides of child protection and criminal proceedings, offering her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities involved in interactions between individuals and the state. Taya’s practice also includes labour and employment law as well as professional regulation and misconduct, including assisting clients in navigating workplace disputes and defending professionals in medical malpractice claims. Taya takes a client-first, trauma-informed approach to help her clients navigate high-stress situations with compassion and attentiveness. Taya is dedicated to ensuring her clients’ legal strategies and solutions are tailored to their unique needs.
University of Ottawa, Juris Doctor, 2023
University of Prince Edward Island/Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Master in Global Affairs, 2020
University of Prince Edward Island, Bachelor of Arts, 2019
Board Member – PEI Rape and Sexual Assault Centre
Spokesperson & Volunteer – Young Voters of Prince Edward Island, 2019-present
Member – Women and Gender Equality Canada’s Youth Working Group on Gender Equality, 2019-2021
Mentee, JurisMentor Program, 2020-2021
Mentee, Criminal Law Courthouse Mentorship Program, 2020-2021
Florence Simmons Global Experience Scholarship
PEI’s Famous Five Graduating Student Award
PEI Teacher’s Federation Scholarship
Academic Excellence Award
Dean’s Honours List