KATRINA MELNYK

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KATRINA MELNYK

Born and raised in Grande Prairie, Katrina pursued her legal education in England, earning her LL.B. from the University of Birmingham in 2023. She then returned to Canada and worked as a legal assistant while completing the Federation of Law Societies exams to qualify her law degree in Canada. Prior to law school, Katrina obtained a Bachelor of Arts from MacEwan University, majoring in English with a minor in Political Science. She completed her articles with Stringam LLP and was called to the Alberta Bar in 2026.

Katrina’s practice focuses on civil litigation and wills and estates, with a developing interest in corporate and commercial law. She is bilingual in English and French.

Outside of her practice, Katrina enjoys travelling and has visited 23 countries. She also maintains an active lifestyle through tennis, yoga, hiking, and fitness training.

Education

Agriculture

Choosing The Best Business Structure: Farmer and Rancher Edition

A question that many farmers and ranchers will face in their lifetime is what business structure best suits their farming/ranching ...
Business

The importance of written contracts for employment and contractor agreements

Although it is possible to have an implied or verbal agreement for a contract of employment to exist, a comprehensive ...