Jennifer Reece
Jennifer joined the medical malpractice and class action groups at Wagners in 2023 upon her graduation from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University.
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Jennifer attended the University of Calgary as an English Major for three years before receiving early acceptance to law school at Dalhousie. During law school Jennifer completed pro bono volunteer work with the East Coast Prison Justice Society, promoting access to justice for incarcerated persons. In her final year of law school Jennifer competed in the McKelvey Cup, an inter-provincial trial advocacy competition, and received recognition for her oral advocacy skills.
Jennifer completed her articles with Wagners and was called to the Nova Scotia bar in 2024. Her practice involves assisting victims of medical malpractice, and representing plaintiffs in provincial and national class actions.
Jennifer is an avid reader, baker, and dancer. She trained for fifteen years as a competitive highland dancer, and traveled extensively across Canada, the United States, and Europe for competitions and performances.
Bar Admissions:
- Nova Scotia, June 2024
Professional Memberships:
- Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society
- Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association
Education
- Juris Doctor, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University 2020-2023
- Schulich Entrance Scholarship, 2020
- English Literature, University of Calgary (uncompleted) 2017-2020
- Jason Lang Memorial Scholarship, 2018-2020
- Dean’s List, 2017-2020