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Associate B. Arts (1998, Honours), LLB (2003, With Distinc Distinction) Jessica began her legal career at Birdsell Grant LLP. She was hired as a summer student in 2001, and has continued her career with the firm since that time. Jessica is currently the Litigation Manager at Birdsell Grant LLP. Jessica focuses her practice on litigation, including general civil litigation, family law, and collaborative family law. Jessica is an experienced litigator in the areas of construction law, personal injury, estate litigation, employment disputes, and debt collection. Jessica has appeared on behalf of clients in the Provincial Court of Alberta, the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta, the Federal Court of Canada, as well as various administrative boards and tribunals. Jessica's main area of practice is assisting clients who face difficult family issues, including divorce, custody, access, mobility, child support, spousal support, division of matrimonial property, adoption, and child welfare. An expanding area of Jessica's practice is mediation and collaborative family law. Jessica is very active in the tri-municipal community, having worked with community organizations in the Stony Plain and Spruce Grove communities since 2003. She is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove, and served on the organizing committee for the Rotary Run For Life. Jessica was also awarded the 2009 Rotarian of the Year award. Jessica has previously volunteered her time to participate in the MS Bike Tour, Big Brothers Big Sisters Edmonton, and the Simon Poultney Foundation. Jessica enjoys being active, and spends much of her spare time camping, hiking, and biking. Jessica is a former member of the University of Alberta Wrestling team. She can often be found enjoying time with her animals, which include dogs, cats and horses. Jessica is also interested in scrapbooking, card-making, literature and reality television. Key Practice Expertise Litigation Family Law Bar Admission Alberta, 2004 Education University of Alberta, Bachelor of Laws, 2003; University of Alberta, Bachelor of Arts (Hon), 1998 Memberships Law Society of Alberta Canadian Bar Association, Family Section Association of Collaborative Professionals of Alberta Alberta Family Mediation Society Volunteer Lawyer Service Rotary Club of Spruce Grove International Academy of Collaborative Professionals E: jchapman@birdsell.ca T: (780) 963-8181 F: (780) 963-9618 Strategy | Service | Success

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