Heather J. Sherdahl

sherdahl.sbp@sasktel.net

Heather joined the firm in 2002 as an Associate. She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree in 2000, also from the University of Saskatchewan. Thereafter, she spent a year articling with a firm in Regina. Prior to joining Sanderson Balicki Parchomchuk, Heather had been working for the Legal Assistance Centre in Windhoek, Namibia, researching pertinent women's issues in that country. Heather practices primarily in the areas of family law, child protection, Federal Prosecutions, and corporate and commercial law. Heather is also trained in the area of Collaborative Law and is a member of Collaborative Lawyers of Saskatchewan Inc.

Outside of the practice of law, Heather is very involved with the community. She has been a presenter for the Public Legal Education Association on several occasions and assisted as legal advisor for several Law Day Mock Trial Competitions. She has been a member of the Canadian Bar Association since 2003 and held executive positions with the Prince Albert chapter since 2004, including Secretary (2004-2008), Vice-President (2008-2010) and President (2010-2011). Heather has also been involved with the Prince Albert YWCA, as a board member since 2004 and as President from 2007 to 2011. She continues to volunteer with that organization with annual events.