Erin Hunter

Erin Hunter, blending her expertise in forestry with her legal acumen, offers comprehensive civil litigation services, focusing particularly on forestry issues. With an ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, she serves clients across diverse sectors, including commercial operations and Indigenous law. Her courtroom experience spans both the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia. Moreover, she adeptly handles cases in administrative bodies such as the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal and the Forest Appeals Commission.

Beginning her legal journey as a summer student at the firm in 2014, Erin's path to law was enriched by a judicial clerkship at the BC Supreme Court in Victoria and an articling period at DLA Piper in Vancouver. Her legal practice took a significant step forward in 2017 when she was admitted to the British Columbia bar, leading to her role in general civil litigation and federal criminal prosecutions in Kamloops.

Erin’s professional journey, however, commenced in the forests of Kamloops, where she built a career as a professional forester. Her work, which focused on timber supply, consulting with First Nations, and forest planning, provides her with a unique perspective in forestry-related legal matters. Erin's involvement in cases concerning wildfire cost recovery and appeals under the Wildfire Act is particularly noteworthy. Her membership in the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals underlines her commitment and credibility in the field.

Erin’s academic credentials include a Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University, a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of British Columbia, and an advanced diploma in Geographic Information Systems from BCIT, highlighting her multidisciplinary expertise. Her academic excellence was recognized through awards such as the TRU Law Ken Lepin Award of Excellence and being named valedictorian by the Association of British Columbia Forest Professionals.

Her engagement extends beyond her professional commitments, as evidenced by her role as Academic Director for the TRU Law Society of Law Students and her membership in the Sun Peaks Nordic Club, showcasing her dedication to community and ongoing personal development.