SHANNON GUNN EMERY

Criminal, Family and Administrative Lawyer

Shannon Gunn Emery
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Criminal, Family and Administrative Lawyer

Shannon loves the outdoors. She enjoys looking at the night sky and loves bird-watching.

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.

Shannon’s training on various Intoxilyzer models, along with her proficiency in drug recognition for drug-impaired driving, makes her a formidable legal advocate. Her recent passion for Collaborative Family Law showcases her commitment to peaceful resolutions in family disputes.

LAW SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

  • 2002 – Present – Alberta
  • 2008 – Present – Northwest Territories
  • 2012 – 2023 – Yukon

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

  • 2013-2015 – President of the Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
  • 2022 – 2024 – Co-Chair of the Association of Collaborative Family Professionals (Edmonton)

LANGUAGES

  • Fluently bilingual in English and French – Shannon regularly represents clients in either official language of Canada.
  • Still learning Hindi and Spanish

AWARDS

  • Al Shumiatcher Prize
  • Gordon Wright QC Memorial Award
  • Peter Bruce Gunn Junior Barrister Award
  • Prix Jean-Louis Lebel for advocacy in French

AREAS OF PRACTICE

  • Criminal Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Collaborative Family Law

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