About
Those appointed to King’s Counsel are Catherine Boyde, Lauren Chafe, Colin Feltham, Meghan Gardner, Susan Gover, Tannis King, Heidi Marshall, Greg Moores, David Orsborn, Ian Patey, Geoffrey Spencer, and Michelle Willette. Biographies of each appointee can be found in the backgrounder below. Heidi MarshallOriginally from Burin, Heidi Marshall holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.) from St. Francis Xavier University (1996) and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick (2000). After four years in private practice, Ms. Marshall spent over a decade at Legal Aid NL in various positions, including staff solicitor, duty counsel lawyer (Supreme Court Family Division), deputy area director, and area director (acting). In 2016, she joined the Family Litigation Unit with the Department of Justice and Public Safety, becoming manager in 2023. She also serves as senior counsel for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador at the Inquiry Respecting the Treatment, Experiences and Outcomes of Innu in the Child Protection System. Ms. Marshall maintains a practice of child and adult protection litigation files and sits on multiple work-related committees. In her spare time, Heidi Marshall enjoys the company of her husband Tony.
Education
Queen’s University professor wins Ontario’s top legal writing...13 March 2026
Queen’s University professor wins Ontario’s top legal writing...