Lindsay M. Forest Associate

EDUCATION

Lindsay achieved her LLM (with merit) through the University of Edinburgh where she studied the impact of European regulation on Canadian organizations.

She has a law degree from the University of Manitoba and a B.A. (business major) through the University of Winnipeg.

Lindsay was called to the bar in 2011.

Arguably, her most formative education was from Steinbach’s Elmdale Elementary school (thank you Ms. Dyck).

Areas of Practice

Lindsay’s focus has been on the legal aspects of business operations (contracts, human rights, workplace safety and health, employment standards, advertising, intellectual property, and tax).  Lindsay also has extensive experience with board and council governance.

Lindsay can ghostwrite letters, prepare contracts, and advise clients on the legal aspects of their operations.

Professional Activities

Deputy Chief Commissioner for the Residential Tenancies Commission.

Member of the Executive Leadership Committee for CLEAR (Council on Licensure Enforcement and Regulation).

Judge for the International Law Students Association’s “Jessup Moot”.

Member of the Insurance Agents’ and Adjusters’ Licensing Appeal Board.

Chair-Elect for the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

Member of the Adult Abuse Registry Committee.

Personal Activities

Thinking about the law while running or cycling.

Special Acknowledgement 

Law is a team sport.  Lindsay would not be where she is today if it were not for wise mentors, phenomenal colleagues, and her supportive and loving family.