65 Grafton St.
Charlottetown, P.E.
C1A 1K8
smacdonald@stewartmckelvey.com
Language(s) spoken: English, French
Bar Admission(s): Ontario, 2003; Prince Edward Island, 2000
Legal Assistant(s): Barbara Kelly
Sophie works creatively to adapt existing knowledge and arrive at unique solutions for her clients in family law and litigation. She is personally invested in every client file and works hard from the very beginning to secure the client’s trust and confidence. Throughout her career, Sophie has represented:
- Separating spouses dealing with family issues;
- Parents through the adoption process;
- Gestational carriers and biological parents in surrogacy files;
- The court to provide a neutral voice in files dealing with custody issues;
- Small businesses, insurance companies and individuals; and
- Individuals before administrative boards and professional organizations.
Practice Areas
Education & Career
Education
Université de Montreal, LLB, 1998
Université de Moncton, LLB, 1999
Activities
Member, Canadian Bar Association
Member, executive, Prince Edward Island branch, Canadian Bar Association, 2010 – 2016
Member, national board of directors, Canadian Bar Association, 2013 – 2015
Member, discipline committee A, Law Society of Prince Edward Island
Member, Prince Edward Island access to justice committee
Prince Edward Island representative, national action committee on access to justice in civil and family matters
Accolades
Queen’s Counsel, 2020