Catherine is an associate lawyer at Lidstone & Company. She provides advice, representation, and legal drafting to local governments. She has developing interests in bylaw enforcement, judicial review, finance and taxation, governance, freedom of information, and land-related disputes.
Catherine obtained her BA (Hons) in Psychology and Minor in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her undergraduate thesis investigated sacred values and pro-environmental behaviour, for which she received the departmental prize. Prior to entering law school, she worked in administration at a boutique law firm and later at the Vancouver Law Courts. Her time in these roles sparked her interest in pursing a legal career dedicated to resolving legal issues for government institutions.
In 2023, Catherine completed her law degree at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law. While at law school, she honed her advocacy and drafting skills by taking part in the Environmental Law Moot and the Business Law Clinic. She also volunteered for The Access Pro Bono Society of BC, where she drafted court documents for self-represented individuals and assessed the legal merits of files seeking pro bono legal representation. In her final year, Catherine was a research assistant for a professor and prepared memoranda to assist in the appeal of a judicial review decision of a housing bylaw. This experience further enriched her understanding of the challenges facing local governments.
When not in the office, Catherine enjoys playing badminton and ultimate frisbee, trying new restaurants, and travelling with her partner. As a native of Wuhan, China, she is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
