Caitlin Smith

Associate | Edmonton

780.429.9424

Portrait of Caitlin Smith

Overview

Caitlin is a member of Miller Thomson’s Business Law Group and maintains a general corporate commercial practice.

Caitlin obtained her Juris Doctor with Distinction from the University of Alberta in 2023. She was recognized on Dean’s List in the 2021 – 2022  and the 2022 – 2023  academic terms. Throughout law school, Caitlin received a number of awards including the Insolvency Institute of Canada Prize in Insolvency Law, the Raymond James Memorial Prize in Trust Law, the Darcy Readman Prize in Personal Property Security Law and the Robert A Homme QC Memorial Scholarship in Law.

Prior to attending law school, Caitlin graduated with Distinction from the University of Alberta School of Business where she obtained her Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Finance and minor in Accounting.

Caitlin is actively involved in the Edmonton legal community, serving as a volunteer with the Provincial Court Civil Claims Duty Counsel Program and the Court of King’s Bench Amicus Program.

Professional achievements & leadership

  • Dean’s List, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, 2021-2023
  • Insolvency Institute of Canada Prize in Insolvency Law, 2023
  • Raymond James Memorial Prize in Trust Law, 2023
  • Darcy Readman Prize in Personal Property Security Law, 2022
  • Robert A Homme QC Memorial Scholarship in Law, 2020

Community involvement

  • Volunteer, Court of King’s Bench Amicus Program, 2023 – Present
  • Volunteer, Civil Claims Duty Counsel, 2023 – Present
  • Volunteer, Women’s Law Forum Philanthropy Committee, University of Alberta, 2021 – 2022
  • Volunteer, Student Legal Services, Civil and Family Project, University of Alberta, 2020 – 2021

Professional memberships

  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association

Bar admissions & education

  • Alberta, 2024
  • Juris Doctor (with Distinction), University of Alberta, 2023
  • Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction), University of Alberta, 2020