Carol Chestnut Director, Associate and Student Programs

Carol Chestnut is the Director, Associate and Student Programs at Stikeman Elliott's Vancouver office. Working closely with the Students and Associates Committee, Carol is responsible for all aspects of the Student and Associate Program, including: coordination and oversight of recruitment, training, professional development and mentorship. 

Professional Activities

Carol is a member of the Canadian Bar Association (Ontario and British Columbia) and the National Association for Law Placement (Canadian section, Canadian Summer and Articling Working Group). Carol also represents Stikeman Elliott as a Diversity officer for The Law Society of B.C.’s Justicia Project, and on the Law firm Diversity and Inclusion Network.

Background

Carol was previously the Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs with Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. in Toronto. Prior to joining Stikeman Elliott, Carol practiced entertainment law with another major Canadian law firm.