Rhoni has been practicing law since 2018. She has experience in various dispute resolution methods, including litigation, arbitration, and collaborative law.
As a child of divorce, Rhoni has an intimate understanding of the stress and trauma families often experience during the separation process. She takes a child-centred and trauma-informed approach to help her clients resolve their legal issues without costly litigation and in a way that promotes healthy families post-separation.
Rhoni also specializes in fertility law and has assisted intended parents, surrogates, and donors. Her commitment to advancing the legal rights of individuals seeking to form families led to a successful challenge to update Manitoba laws regarding legal parentage. Rhoni formed part of the legal team that was awarded the 2022 Manitoba Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award for their work on this critical case.
Other Pursuits
You will often find Rhoni listening to music. She enjoys hiking, walking with her two dogs, reading, and watching the Toronto Raptors or the latest binge-worthy TV series. She’s also a decent crib and Catan player. As a former competitive athlete, Rhoni was on the University of Manitoba Bisons soccer team and was a player and captain on the provincial handball team.
Education
- Juris Doctor, University of Manitoba, 2017
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Sociology, University of Manitoba, 2014
Training
- Certificate of Collaborative Training, Collaborative Practice Manitoba
- Certificate of Completion, Basic Mediation Skills, Mediation Services
Professional Affiliations
- Manitoba Bar Association (Women Lawyers’ Forum Section Vice Chair)
- Canadian Bar Association
- Manitoba Law Students Association Mentorship Program
- Law Society of Manitoba
- Collaborative Practice Manitoba
- Collaborative Professionals of Canada
- ADR Institute of Canada
- ADR Institute of Manitoba
- Aulneau Renewal Centre (Board Member)
Commendations + Accolades
- Manitoba Bar Association Pro Bono Public Interest Project Award – 2022
- D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prize in Law – 2017
- Mr. Justice Gerald W.J. Mercier Prize in Clinical Family Law – 2017
- Judge Ross A. Johnston Prize for Family Law – 2017
- Kimberly Dawn Gusto Memorial Award for Children and the Law – 2017
- Muriel St. John Research Award for Women’s Legal Issues – 2016
- University of Manitoba Athlete Council Leadership Award – 2013
- CIS Academic All-Canadian Honour Roll, University of Manitoba – 2009 – 2013
- Dean’s Honour List, University of Manitoba – 2009 – 2012
- University of Manitoba Athletic Award (Women’s Soccer) – 2008 – 2013