Our Team

Danielle Boisvert and Anny Wang teamed up in February 2019 and founded BW Law in March 2023.

Since BW Law’s inception, Danielle and Anny have continued to represent clients in the stalwart and compassionate manner for which they’ve become known.

Kent Haryett joined them very shortly after the firm opened and brought with him his considerable experience at the bar. His contribution to the firm, in mentorship and trial skill, has been invaluable.

If you have any questions for any member of our team, please click on the photos below to view their profiles or call our office at 780-244-5800.

Our Presence in the Media

The Globe and Mail
Alberta government offers extension of legal aid funding after lawyers threaten to stop taking cases
Reporter: Carrie Tait
Date 2024/07/03
Global News

Alberta Criminal Defence Lawyers “Up the Ante” in Job Action

Reporter: Adam Toy
Date 2022/08/11
Lethbridge News Now
Defense Lawyers Across the Province Set to Increase Job Action
Reporter:Drew Stremick
Date 2022/08/11
CTV News (Edmonton)
Alberta Legal Aid Lawyers Extend Job Action and Threaten More Over Compensation, Funding
Reporter: Sean Amato
Date 2022/08/11
iHeart Radio

Alberta Lawyers Extend Job Action, Threaten More After Disrespectful Meeting With Shandro

Reporter: Sean Amato
Date 2022/08/11
Global News

Defence Lawyers Begin Work Stoppages to Protest ‘Perpetual Underfunding’ of Legal Aid Alberts

Reporter: Emily Mertz
Date 2022/08/09
The Edmonton Journal
Crown Comes to Defence of Legal Aid Lawyers Taking Job Action for Improved Funding
Reporter: Jonny Wakefield
Date 2022/08/08
Lethbridge News Now

Alberta’s Legal Aid Lawyers Vote for New Job Action

Reporter: Canadian Press
Date 2022/08/05
Waali News

Defense Attorneys Vote for Labor Law Action Over Legal Aid Alberta Funding

Reporter: Canadian Press
Date 2022/08/05
City News (Calgary)
Alberta Low-income Earners at Risk, Lawyers Vote Over Aid Funding
Reporter Saif Kaiser
Date 2022/08/05
CBC News (Edmonton)
Defence Lawyers Vote for Job Action Over Legal Aid Alberta Funding
Reporter Mrinali Anchan
Date 2022/08/04
City News (Calgary)
Alberta Defence Lawyers Considering Walking Off Job
Reporter: Darcy Ropchan
Date 2022/08/03
Waali News
Legal Aid Attorneys Are Reaching Breaking Point, Demanding More Funding From the Provincenews Waali
Reporter: Canadian Press
Date 2022/08/02
Red Deer Advocate
Alberta Defence Lawyers Fed up With Legal Aid Funding Shortfalls
Reporter: Paul Cowley
Date 2022/08/02
Global News
Legal Aid Lawyers Step Up Job Action in Alberta
Reporter: Adam Toy
Date 2022/08/01
The Calgary Herald
Alberta Legal Aid Lawyers Threaten Job Action Over Perpetual Funding Neglect
Reporter: Jonny Wakefield
Date 2022/08/02
The Edmonton Journal
Alberta Legal Aid Lawyers Threaten Job Action Over Funding Neglect
Reporter: Jonny Wakefield
Date 2022/08/02
CBC News (Edmonton)
Defence Lawyers Threaten Job Action Over Legal Aid Alberta Funding
Reporter: Madeleine Cummings
Date 2022/08/01
CTV News (Edmonton)
Alberta Defence Lawyers Consider Job Action Over Provincial Underfunding
Reporter: Brittany Ekelund
Date 2022/07/31
The Calgary Herald
Defence Lawyer Associations Call for Better Funding for Legal Aid
Reporter: Dylan Short
Date 2022/07/31
The Edmonton Journal

Alberta Defence Lawyers Says Prosecutors Seeking Delays Due to Papal visit distruptions

Reporter: Jonny Wakefield
Date 2022/07/25
CBC News (Edmonton)
Justin Bone Case Illustrates Gaps in Alberta’s Social Services, Lawyers and Addictions Specialists Say
Reporter: Madeleine Cummings
Date 2022/06/20
CBC News (Edmonton)
Dozens of Lawyers off Legal Aid Alberta Roster for Not Signing New Deal, Defence Lawyer Says
Reporter: Janice Johnston
Date 2022/05/07
Global News
Transit Safety Could Be Used as Leverage to Increase Edmonton Police Budget: CTLA -Edmonton
Reporter: Chins Chacon
Date 2022/05/06
The Edmonton Journal
Some Alberta Defence Lawyers Won’t Sign Legal Ald Contract
Reporter: Jonny Wakefield
Date 2022/05/05
CTV News (Edmonton)
Alberta Justice System: Prosecutors Issue Ultimatum to Premier Amid Strike Talk
Reporter: Sean Amato
Date 2022/04/07
CBC News (Edmonton)

Trial Postponements in Alberta Courts Will Add to Case Backlog, Lawyers Say

Reporter: Stephen Cook
Date 2022/01/04
The Edmonton Journal
Susan Hughson Resigns as Head of Asirt After Months of Complaints About Backlogs, Funding Shortfalls
Reporter: Jonny Wakefield
Date 2022/11/30
Global News
“It’s a Crisis Shortage of Alberta Crown Prosecutors Means 1,200 Serious Files at Risk of Being Stayed
Reporter: Emily Mertz
Date 2022/11/23
CBC News (Edmonton)

Alberta Defence Lawyers Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision Validtating Starting-
Point Sentences

Reporter: Madeleine Cummings
Date 2022/11/16
CBC News (Manitoba)
Defence Lawyers Warn of Job Action to Force Manitoba to Raise Legal Aid Pay
Reporter: Canadian Press

Date: 2019/12/02

Canadian Lawyer Magazine

Legal Aid Alberta Budget Cuts Could Burden Vulnerable Albertans, Says Union of Provincial Employees

Reporter: Bernise Carolino
Date: 2019/11/19
CBC News (Calgary)
‘Not an Empty Threat’: Criminal Defence Lawyers Warn of Potential Strike
Reporter: Lucie Edwardson
Date: 2018/05/05
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