BIOGRAPHY

Charlene has been a part of the Davidson & Williams team for many years, having started her legal education with us as a summer student and most recently, joined our firm as a partner. She obtained her law degree from Thompson Rivers University and her Bachelor of Education from Mount Royal University.

While Charlene maintains a primarily solicitor focused practice, she believes in being proficient in oral advocacy as well as written advocacy. Charlene has successfully appeared at all levels of Court in Alberta, including the Alberta Court of Appeal.

Being involved in her community is something that is important to Charlene. She is a gentle, yet commanding leader who strives to lead with integrity, empathy, and professionalism. She leads by example and enjoys sharing her legal knowledge and life experiences through speaking engagements including conferences, webinars, seminars, and podcasts. Personal development is a cornerstone of Charlene’s daily life and as such, she loves any opportunity to learn or share her knowledge with others.

Charlene volunteers both nationally and provincially, as well as within the Lethbridge community. She currently serves as a director on the board of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Lethbridge, the Lethbridge Bar Association, and the YWCA Lethbridge & District.

Charlene was raised in southern Alberta and spent most of her childhood summers at 40 Mile Reservoir camping and slalom skiing. In her spare time, Charlene enjoys playing piano, crocheting, and spending time with her fur babies, Phoebe, Frankie, and Ellie.

EDUCATION

• J.D. - Thompson Rivers University, 2019
• B.Ed. - Mount Royal University, 2016

CALL TO BAR

• 2020, Alberta

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & MEMBERSHIPS

• Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
  • Director (2022 - Present)
  • Young Business Professionals Committee, Chair (2021 - Present)
  • Convenor Committee, Member (2019 - Present)
  • Catalyst Committee, Member (2019 - 2021)
• Economic Development Lethbridge
  • President-Elect (2024 - Present)
  • Director - Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Representative (2023 - Present)
  • Director-at-Large, Executive Committee (2023 - 2024)
• Lethbridge Bar Association
  • Director (2022 - Present)
  • Member (2019 - Present)
• YWCA Lethbridge and District
  • Director (2020-2022; 2023 - Present)
  • Registrar (2022)
  • Vice President of Governance and Legislation (2021 - 2022)
• Canadian Bar Association (National)
  • Sections Subcommittee
    • Member (2022 - Present)
  • Young Lawyers Section
    • Member-At-Large (2020-2021)
  • Law Students Section
    • Past Chair (2020-2021)
    • Chair (2019-2020)
    • Vice-Chair (2018-2019)
    • Member (2016 - 2021)
• Slaw.ca
  • Blogger - Tips Tuesday (2023 - Present)
• Law Society of Alberta
  • Member (2019 - Present)
  • Lawyer Competence Advisory Committee (2019 - 2023)

AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

• 2023 Lethbridge Chamber Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
• 2022 Clawbies Award Winner (Best Social Media Accounts): The Scheffette Newsletter
• 2018 Dean’s Course Prize in Ethical Lawyering