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24 September 2025

New Brunswick Welcomes New Associates

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Cox & Palmer

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Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm. We have the knowledge and experience you can rely on for solid legal solutions. We work with clients to understand their needs and provide valuable advice when it matters most.
Our New Brunswick team continues to grow with the addition of ten new associates. Many of these talented lawyers began their careers at Cox & Palmer as students and have completed their articles.
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Our New Brunswick team continues to grow with the addition of ten new associates. Many of these talented lawyers began their careers at Cox & Palmer as students and have completed their articles. We’re excited to welcome them as part of our team and look forward to their valuable contributions across the province.

Saint John

Harper Gunn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of New Brunswick, earned in 2021 and obtained her law degree from the University of New Brunswick in 2024. She maintains a general legal practice with an emphasis on commercial litigation.

Alexander LaPlante earned a Juris Doctor from the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law in 2024 after completing a Bachelor of Business Administration with First Class Honours. During law school, he worked with Government of New Brunswick on legislative reform of the Business Corporations Act. His practice is focused on corporate and commercial law, M&A, secured transactions and securities law.

Moncton

Audrey Godin earned a Bachelor of Business in 2021 and a Juris Doctor in 2024 from the Université de Moncton. She maintains a bilingual legal practice with a focus on corporate and commercial law, family and estate law. During her studies, she was selected to represent her faculty in a national mooting competition and completed a judicial internship with the New Brunswick Court of Appeal.

Jessie Michaud earned a Juris Doctor from the Université de Moncton in 2024. She maintains a general legal practice with a growing focus on litigation and represents clients in both English and French. During law school, Jessie was an active member of the mooting team and volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada and Legal Aid New Brunswick.

Krystyn Ordyniec holds an LLB from the University of Windsor and a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2009 and the New York Bar in 2013, she is currently finalizing her transfer to the New Brunswick Bar, where she practises corporate and commercial law, bringing extensive cross-jurisdictional experience.

Alexandre Robert completed a Juris Doctor at Université de Moncton in 2024, after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a minor in Political Science in 2021. He practises litigation including commercial, construction and real estate law. In 2024, Alexandre represented Université de Moncton at the Charles-Rousseau International Law Moot-Court Competition in Brussels.

Fredericton

Devon Gallacher earned her law degree from the University of New Brunswick, where she served as Vice President of the Law Students’ Society. She practices general litigation with a focus on corporate, commercial and family law. Her clerkship at the New Brunswick Court of Appeal strengthened her passion for legal research and advocacy.

Jenicca Jean holds both Common Law and Civil Law degrees from McGill University, following a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology from St. Thomas University, where she graduated top of her Criminology class. Her legal practice focuses on general corporate and commercial law, business transactions, corporate governance and real estate matters.

Abigail Lander completed a Juris Doctor at the University of New Brunswick, where she participated in negotiation competitions and volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada. She practices general litigation with a focus on health, insurance and family law.

Jarrod Ryan earned a Juris Doctor from the University of New Brunswick in 2024, following a Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas University and an MBA from Dalhousie University. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities and general corporate matters.

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Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm. We have the knowledge and experience you can rely on for solid legal solutions. We work with clients to understand their needs and provide valuable advice when it matters most.

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