Called to the Bar

• British Columbia, 2009

Education

• LL.B., University of British Columbia Faculty of Law, 2007
• Exchange Student, University of Auckland, New Zealand, 2007
• B.A., Political Science & Family Studies, University of British Columbia, 2004

Professional Activities

• Articled with Lang Michener's Vancouver office
• Judicial Law Clerk, Supreme Court of British Columbia, 2007-2008

Melanie Harmer is an associate in the Litigation Group at Lang Michener's Vancouver office. She practices in a broad range of litigation areas and has acted as counsel in both Supreme and Provincial Courts. Melanie also provides research and trial preparation support to partners and associates. Prior to joining Lang Michener, Melanie was a judicial law clerk at the Supreme Court of British Columbia.

Special Recognition

• Lawson Lundell Prize in Corporations I
• Walter H. Gage and Elsie M. Harvey Education Abroad Scholarship
• First Place Factum, Wilson Moot Competition
• David Roberts Prize in Legal Writing
• Edwards, Kenny & Bray Founders Scholarship

Memberships

• Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch
• Executive Officer, Civil Litigation (Vancouver) Subsection

Community Involvement

• Volunteer with Pacific Assistance Dog Society

Articles and Publications

• Inconvenient Jurisdictions: The Enforcement of U.S. Judgments in Canada, Commercial Litigation Brief, Winter 2009