Carla has lived in numerous communities in North America and brings to the practice of law a rich background of personal and work experience. She was called to the Bar of the Province of Quebec in 1982, and to the Bar of the Province of B.C. in 1985. She has practiced Family Law throughout her career. She has been active in the Canadian Bar Association, and was on the executive committee of the Family Law Section in Vancouver from 1990 to 1999. She was an elected member of the Executive Committee of the CBA National Family Law Section from 1998 to 2003. She is a member of Collaborative Divorce Vancouver and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Carla provides clients with legal advice and advocacy with an emphasis on practical results that are cost effective for the client. The needs and interests of children who are affected by the disputes of adults, are a priority. Collaborative law is an effective process for the termination of a marriage, where the well being of the people closely involved is best protected, and a model for the future separated family can be created.