I obtained my Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary in 2012 and have worked in Leduc, Alberta ever since. Being outside of Edmonton, gives me the opportunity to serve rural clients from areas like Leduc, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, and Drayton Valley. I regularly appear in rural courthouses as Duty Counsel helping self represented litigants or even just as a friend of the court when there are no duty counsel services. I also do Duty Counsel for Emergency Protection Orders and assist Claimants with their EPO reviews. Accepting Legal Aid Certificates has always been part of my practice because I believe it is important to serve the vulnerable and marginalized families. I am currently the Co-Chair of the Child and Youth Section of the Canadian Bar Association and a longstanding member of the Alberta Chapter of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). I am interested in serving on the AFCC board because I believe in the good work that this organization and its members engage in. Family Law has always been the bulk of my practices. Recently, much of my family practice has transitioned to representing children in both family law disputes and child welfare matters. I am always saddened to see how conflict directly impacts the children. Representing ‘tiny humans’, as I call them, is my favorite, because I believe they are the most important people in the room and am sad that their needs are often forgotten when parents are lost in their own feelings and conflict. My altruistic hope is that if we as professionals continue to work together, we can help families reframe their focus and move forward in a healthier way. I believe that the collaboration of professionals, who are keen on minimizing conflict and helping

Krista Bolton is an accomplished Family Mediator and Conflict Resolution professional based in Edmonton. With over 15 years of experience in resolving family disputes, Krista has worked extensively in various mediation and conflict coaching roles, helping individuals navigate complex family dynamics, including separation and divorce. Krista supervised the Child Support Resolution Program for Alberta Justice Resolution Services and now coordinates their Regional Family Mediation Program and supports the Children’s Services Mediation Program. Krista has valuable board experience as former Chair and Public Member for the Real Estate Council of Alberta, where she contributed to major organizational projects such as strategic planning and financial oversight. She also served as a hearing panel member for Tribunal Hearings for licensed industry members and as a public member on the Alberta Real Estate Foundation board. In addition to her leadership roles, Krista is a passionate educator and has assisted in developing and co-facilitating training courses in conflict resolution. She is also a lifelong learner, committed to staying current with evolving mediation practices and conflict resolution strategies. Her diverse background includes certifications in conflict management, training in Meeting with Children, Coaching for Conflict, Administrative Justice, as well as extensive family violence and trauma informed practices.