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Elke Churchman, BA, LLB Barrister and Solicitor Elke (pronounced Elkie) graduated from the College of Law, University of Saskatchewan in 1975. For a number of years prior to opening her own practice Elke practiced at Miller Thompson and McDougall Gauley. She served as the Chairperson of the Board of Referees of the Employment Insurance Commission (the Appeal Board) from 1998-2004. Elke also worked for the provincial government as legal counsel for Occupational Health and Safety from 2004-2011 giving her experience in both public practice and administrative law. She started her own practice in 2011 which has a large family law and litigation focus. Over time this practice has become the Churchman & Co. Law Office that exists today. She has appeared successfully in the Court of Queen's Bench and the Court of Appeal throughout her career. Elke served on the board of Lawyers concerned for Lawyers (LCL) for 17 years. She has also served on the board of Legal Profession Assistance Conference (LPAC) for 12 years. Elke also volunteers her time with Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City Inc. (CLASSIC) where she provides summary legal advice to clients in the areas of family and civil law and with Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan Saskatoon Northern Initiative. This is a program which offers free legal advice via internet to remote communities. Elke has raised three daughters, and has seven grandchildren who she loves to spoil and build lego with. She is an avid nerd who loves ComicCon, Dr. Who, and Game of Thrones. Contact Elke directly at e.churchman@elkechurchman.ca |
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Chelsea Campbell, BA, JD
Barrister and Solicitor
Chelsea received her Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction in Psychology in 2009, her Diploma with Great Distinction in Youth Care Work in 2016, and her Juris Doctor in 2019. Prior to attending law school, Chelsea worked as an Intervenor for the Canadian Deaf Blind Association, as a program facilitator at BridgePoint Centre for Eating Disorders, and as a Disability Support Worker at McCallum House.
During law school, Chelsea volunteered with CLASSIC in their Legal Advice Clinic and with the Systemic Initiatives Program. Her interests lie mainly in family law.
Chelsea is an avid jogger, piano player, globetrotter, and gardener, and describes herself as "a hippie at heart". Of all her accomplishments, Chelsea is most proud of being mom to her two little boys, Hendrix and Linden.
Contact Chelsea directly at c.campbell@elkechurchman.ca
Laura Churchman, BSc, JD
Barrister and Solicitor
Laura joined our firm as an associate in November of 2020. In the fall of 2020, she returned to her roots and moved back to Saskatchewan after spending 4 years in beautiful BC. She is Elke's youngest daughter and is thrilled to be following in her mother's footsteps.
Laura received a Bachelor of Science with High Honours in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Saskatchewan in 2014. During undergrad, she spent a semester abroad studying ecology and genetics at the University of Helsinki in Finland.
Laura attended law school in BC at the University of Victoria from which she graduated in 2019. During her legal studies, she had focuses in environmental, family, and criminal law. Following law school, she completed her articles with the BC Prosecution Service for the Ministry of Attorney General in New Westminster, BC. There, she gained proficiency in various aspects of criminal law.
Contact Laura directly at: l.churchman@elkechurchman.ca
Coleman Owen, BComm, JD
Barrister and Solicitor
Coleman received a Bachelor of Commerce degree and his Juris Doctor in the Spring of 2019 from the University of Saskatchewan. During his time at the Edwards School of Business, Coleman majored in Marketing. His focus areas at the College of Law were family law, access to justice, and intellectual property.
While at law school, Coleman worked as Program Coordinator for Pro Bono Students Canada. He also acted as President of the Just Rights student group and Treasurer for the Health Law Club. He participated in the CLASSIC Intensive in Spring 2018 and the Dean’s Forum in Spring 2019.
Contact Coleman directly at c.owen@elkechurchman.ca
