About Samantha

Samantha Backman is an associate at Sheahan LLP who assists clients across many industrial sectors with compliance under federal, provincial and municipal environmental legislation, including impacted groundwater management, mining restoration, and the reuse, disposal and traceability of contaminated soils. Her work includes identifying required environmental permits and assisting in obtaining or transferring them, along with environmental due diligence and liability risk assessments for business operations and transactions, working in collaboration with technical experts. She holds a bachelor's degree in International Studies from Bishop's University (2017) and a B.C.L./J.D. in common law from McGill University (2021), and was called to the Quebec Bar in 2021.

Education & credentials

Law school
McGill University
Undergraduate
Bishop's University, Bachelor in International Studies (2017)

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