Legal Team
The Dedicated Gunn Law Legal Team
At Gunn Law Group, our team of lawyers in Edmonton and Hinton brings together experience in both family and criminal law. We are proud to support individuals from all backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community and those with alternative lifestyles. Whether you’re facing a family dispute or a legal challenge involving criminal matters, our diverse legal professionals provide respectful, informed, and reliable representation.
PETER BRUCE GUNN (1945-2006)
Criminal Lawyer
Peter Bruce Gunn’s legacy in the field of criminal law is profound. Hailing from a long line of esteemed lawyers, all Dalhousie Law School graduates, his commitment to justice left an indelible mark. Beginning his criminal defense practice in Edmonton, Alberta in 1972, Bruce quickly gained a reputation as an assertive and resourceful advocate.
Throughout the 1980s, he demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for impaired driving cases. His deep understanding of the scientific aspects of breath testing and inventive defense strategies set new standards. Shannon Gunn Emery, Bruce’s daughter, continues his legacy.
SHANNON GUNN EMERY
Criminal, Family and Administrative Lawyer
Shannon Gunn Emery, following in her father’s footsteps, embarked on her legal journey by articling under the tutelage of Peter Bruce Gunn. Admitted to the Alberta bar in 2002, Shannon thrived in the realm of criminal law, particularly in impaired driving and DUI cases. Her dedication has taken her to the Supreme Court of Canada on numerous occasions, highlighting her expertise in impaired driving litigation.
Adam Klassen
Criminal Lawyer
A graduate of the University of Alberta Law School in 2013, Adam Klassen brings a wealth of legal experience to Gunn Law Group. His involvement with Student Legal Services and his role as a Coordinator for the Criminal Law Project during law school exemplify his dedication to justice.
Justine Fallu
Family Lawyer
Justine Fallu’s legal journey began at the University of Alberta Law School, where she co-founded the Francophone Law Students’ Association and participated in the Michel-Bastarache moot. Admitted to the bar in 2020, Justine is a versatile legal professional.
Barbara Dowker
Criminal and Family Lawyer
Barbara Dowker’s diverse background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with Honours and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Alberta. Her involvement with Student Legal Services and her role as a Research Assistant with publications in the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation underscore her dedication to the legal field.
Brendan Thompson
Criminal, Family and Administrative Lawyer
Brendan Thompson, a recent graduate from the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Law with a Certification in French Common Law, brings fresh perspectives to Gunn Law Group. His dedication to serving marginalized groups in the justice system shines through his volunteer work with organizations like the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and CREATE Justice.
Kyle Procee
Criminal Lawyer
Kyle Procee received his undergraduate degree from the University of Lethbridge in 2014, where he majored in English with a minor in Political Science and History. He relocated to Edmonton, where he attended the University of Alberta Law School, and graduated there in 2018. While in Law School, Kyle was an active member of Student Legal Services, serving as a Criminal Dayleader in his third year and this experience helped ignite his passion for Criminal Defence work.
Staff
PAM | OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Pam was originally from southwestern Ontario and joined our firm in 1994. While unofficially occupying the role for many years, she officially became the Office Administrator of Gunn Law Group in 2008. Pam is the person with whom you will probably speak when you call the office the first time. You can ask Pam or your case manager about disclosure requests, and the status of your file. If you are calling to make a payment, Pam can assist you with this as well, and direct your call to whomever you need to speak with. In her spare time, Pam enjoys baking, bicycling, and swimming.
CHRISTINE | CASE MANAGER
Christine, a lifelong Edmontonian, joined Gunn Law Group in 2024. After graduating from Grant MacEwan (as it was called back then) with a Correctional Services diploma in 2013, she was hired as a receptionist at a law firm. Not long afterward, that same law firm trained her as a legal assistant, and she has been filling that role ever since. Christine is Adam and Barbara’s Case Manager. When she isn’t working, she is busy running after her toddler.
STEFANIE | CASE MANAGER
Stefanie grew up just north of Montréal, Quebec, and moved to Alberta in May, 2015. She joined our firm in 2017 as a legal assistant, but has also been working as the firm’s bookkeeper since 2023. Stefanie is completely bilingual in French and English, and is the case manager for Justine and Brendan. If you have questions about your account you can ask Stefanie for clarification.
MEAGAN | CASE MANAGER
Meagan has been working as a case manager since 2020. Born and raised in Edmonton, Meagan received her Medical Office Certificate in 2015 from Grant MacEwan (as it was then known) before deciding that she wanted to try out something new and dipping her toe into the legal world. Meagan started working as a receptionist at a Law Firm, before soon thereafter being promoted and trained as a Legal Assistant. Meagan is the Case manager for Kyle and Rodrigo. When not in office, Meagan enjoys spending time with her family.
ANDREA | RECEPTIONIST & CASE MANAGER
Andrea grew up in Edmonton and Hinton and received her Legal Office Administration Certificate in 2017. After starting as a receptionist in a law firm, they quickly took advantage of her legal assistant training to assist others in the office and soon moved her from receptionist to an assistant. After taking a short break from law, Andrea joined Gunn Law Group in 2025 and is in charge of the Hinton office. Andrea is the case manager for all of Shannon’s files as well as all of Justine’s family files. When not in the office, Andrea enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.
SUSAN | OUR SECRET WEAPON
Current Canine Squad
Ellie
Ellie, a mostly sweet-tempered Boston Terrier, loves coming in to the Gunn Law Group office – partly to see all of her human and canine friends, but mostly because of all the treats she gets! She loves to play – especially with Kyle, when they have some time to let loose and burn off some steam – being a good girl is exhausting, you know! Ellie is best known for her sweet-tempered nature, and how she shows her affection to the Gunn Law staff by giving a ton of kisses.
Winnie
Winnie, a growing bundle of puppy energy, also loves to play. She shows her affection by giving hugs to the staff and leaning against them to soak up all the love she can get. You’ll often find her enjoying her other favourite activity – taking long naps in Quinn’s office.
Kyle
Kyle, a little chihuahua mix, spent a hard four years on the streets before coming to us and is proving to be a very friendly and affectionate addition. While he is a little resistant to comply to simple commands like “sit” and “stay”, we know he will catch on to civilized life as time goes by.
