In her legal practice, Sue specializes predominantly in insurance defense, focusing particularly on personal injury cases, where she exhibits exceptional proficiency. Her expertise extends to handling intricate litigations involving fatality claims, severe injuries, SEF 44 matters, extensive fire losses, and property damages. What sets Sue apart is her acute attention to detail and her ability to discern crucial information within complex medical and financial records. She delves deep into case files, meticulously unraveling their intricate details to grasp the core of a plaintiff's narrative.

In instances where settlements prove unattainable outside the courtroom, clients can rely on Sue to mount a comprehensive and robust defense. With adept advocacy skills, she passionately represents her clients' interests across all levels of Alberta's judicial system.

Sue's role as a mediator reflects her commitment to collaborative problem-solving. Her mediation approach is characterized by engagement, insight, and cooperation, honed over 25 years of negotiating and mediating as legal counsel. To augment her mediation proficiency, Sue has completed extensive dispute resolution training at the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution, affiliated with Pepperdine University’s Caruso School of Law.

Communication lies at the heart of Sue's practice, both as counsel and mediator. Leveraging her attentive listening and rapport-building skills, she collaborates with clients to devise effective strategies. Sue conducts realistic risk assessments and guides clients through settlement considerations with meticulous care.

Known for her warmth, humor, and approachability, Sue values the professional relationships she cultivates, whether with clients or colleagues. Her decision to join McLennan Ross was influenced by the firm's sterling reputation for insurance defense expertise and its optimal size. Sue embraces the firm's culture of nurturing emerging talent, finding fulfillment in mentoring junior lawyers as they navigate the path to a thriving legal practice.