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Overview

Laurelly is an experienced litigation attorney of over 18 years.

Prior to joining MG&M The Law Firm, Laurelly was a litigation attorney at Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP., based in Walnut Creek, California. Acting on behalf of owners, developers, contractors, owners, material suppliers and lower-tiered trades in both residential and commercial settings. Additionally, she handled general liability cases and pseudo criminal/civil matters. Similarly, at Lee, Landrum, LLP., Laurelly assisted in preparing the firm for a six-month trial involving a complex construction litigation claim alleging over $25 million in damages against the client for defects due to dewatering.  

Laurelly was also a criminal staff attorney at the San Francisco Superior Court. Specifically, she prepared memoranda regarding the recommended disposition of legal issues and drafted rulings for court cases, including statements of decisions and judgments, for review and use by judges.

Additionally, Laurelly practiced as a trial attorney for over 15 years as a sole practitioner in Toronto and Northern Ontario, Canada. She has handled over 2,000 criminal cases ranging from minor misdemeanor infractions to complex first-degree murders. 

Moreover, she testified twice at Parliament as a criminal law expert in 2019. In August 2019, The Globe and Mail profiled Laurelly as an important member of the Toronto legal community. 

Lastly, Laurelly has earned her Six Star Medal by completing all six of the Abbott World Major Marathons as well as six Boston Marathons. She is a member of the San Francisco Ballet Auxiliary and is the Chair of the education and outreach program for students and trainees. Laurelly is fluent in French and basic German. 

Education

  • University of Manitoba, LLB, 2006
  • The University of Winnipeg, BA, 2003

Bar Admissions

  • California