B.A., J.D.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Criminal Law (youth-focused)
- Child Protection
- Representation of Children and Youth
Professional Qualifications
- B.A., University of Victoria, 2002
- J.D., Thompson Rivers University, 2016
- Called to the Bar in British Columbia – May 2017
Profile
Jeanine has been a partner and co-owner of Paul & Company LLP in Kamloops since 2022. She articled with Paul & Company and was called to the Bar in 2017, and has practiced at the same firm for her whole career to date. Jeanine practices in Family and Criminal Law, and regularly can be found in both Provincial Court & Supreme Court. She has also appeared before the BC Court of Appeal.
Jeanine attended law school at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). A highlight of her time in law school was representing TRU at the Wilson Moot in 2016. Prior to law school, Jeanine worked for 9 years at the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. During her time at the YMCA she held a number of senior positions in the YMCA’s Childcare and Community Program Teams.
Jeanine speaks Spanish, and has volunteered and worked with a number of organizations focusing on human rights in Latin America. In 2011, she lived for 6 months in Guatemala ,working with youth and children at an organization called Safe Passage, which is located in the community surrounding the Guatemala City garbage dump. Jeanine is currently a member of YMCA BC Board of Directors & Chair of the HR Committee. She is also the Past President of the Kamloops Bar Association.
Outside of her professional work, Jeanine is an active runner, skier and cyclist. She completed the Mount Robson 50 Ultra Marathon in September of 2025, and is off to do a multi-day run in Kenya in 2026!
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