As Senior Counsel, Shayna provides strategic advice and guidance on legal issues and strategy to the organization.  She works closely with the Product, Research and Business Development teams in helping facilitate the execution of agreements as well as supporting the various growth initiatives at CANNEX.  Shayna is also responsible for supporting corporate legal needs as well as compliance oversight and helps lead the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiative within the business.

Prior to joining CANNEX in 2021, Shayna practiced law at Dentons Canada for over 13 years where she was part of a global team leading the assessment and resolution of conflicts of interest.   She also has experience in corporate law, risk management and litigation.

Shayna obtained her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Alberta with a distinction in Business Economics and Law.  She received her J.D. from the University of Toronto and is called to the Bar in both Alberta (2007) and Ontario (2013).