With over 15 years of experience in energy law, Sarah specializes in electricity, commercial, and regulatory matters. She has experience practicing energy law in Toronto, both in-house for CSA Group, the Independent Electricity System Operator, and its predecessor, the Ontario Power Authority, as well as in private practice, most recently as Counsel at BLG LLP in the Toronto Energy & Power Group.

Before joining Sussex Strategy, Sarah achieved several key client successes. At BLG LLP, she advised clients on commercial and regulatory issues within Canadian electricity and natural gas markets, particularly focused on infrastructure revitalization. As Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at CSA Group, Sarah oversaw the administration of standards and codes, volunteer members, commercial testing and certification programs worldwide which gave her commercial, regulatory and international trade law expertise. At IESO and OPA, she played a critical role in market renewal initiatives, various generation procurements and ensuring compliance with market participants as the lead lawyer in the Market Assessment and Compliance Division.

Sarah is recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for Energy Law. Her education includes an LL.M. in Energy & Infrastructure Law from Osgoode Hall, York University, and an LL.B. from the University of Ottawa. She was called to the Bar in Ontario in 2008 and is an active member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association.

Outside of her professional career, Sarah is deeply committed to her community. She served as Chair of the Daily Bread Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading the organization through a period of unprecedented demand.

In her personal life, she enjoys spending time with her large family, her children, and contributing to her local village community. Sarah is an avid reader who loves non-fiction, anthropology, and current affairs. To stay balanced, she also makes time for regular exercise. Additionally, Sarah is the illustrator of Meet Will and Jake: Best Buds Forever, a children’s book where all proceeds go to supporting Community Living Kincardine and District.