Samantha was called to the bar in 2013, and has practised almost exclusively in the area of criminal defence since that time. Samantha joined Addelman Baum Gilbert Robinson in 2014, prior to which she was a sole practitioner in Ottawa. During her time with the firm, she has represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario including trials and appeals on all charges from simple assaults to homicide.

Samantha received her law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2012, and her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Carleton University in 2009. Over the past four years Samantha has volunteered on the board of directors for Amethyst Womens’ Addiction Centre and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa, organizations that assist women in conflict with the law or struggling with addictions.

Samantha is a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario, the Defence Counsel Association of Ottawa and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association.