British Columbia

Diana Valiela’s experience includes:

EDUCATION

  • LL.B., University of British Columbia, 1994
  • Ph.D. in Zoology, and M.A. in Zoology, Duke University
  • B.A. in Biological Sciences, Rutgers University

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

  • Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
  • Member of the College of Applied Biology (B.C. RPBio)

EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

  • INDEPENDENT LEGAL PRACTICE, January 2010 to present
    LAWSON LUNDELL, LLP:  Associate, Partner, and Counsel, 1995-1997 and 1999-2009
  • FACULTY OF LAW, U.B.C.: Adjunct Professor, 2007-2009
  • NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD: Board Member, 1997-1999
  • DAVIS & COMPANY:  Articling Student, 1994-1995
  • AMBIO ASSOCIATES: Owner and Manager, 1991-1994
  • ENVIRONMENT CANADA: Head, Research and Ecotoxicology Division, and Head, Water Quality and Environmental Quality Objectives Division, Pacific  & Yukon Region, 1983-91