Laura Shylko

B.Com, LL.B, FEA, TEP

laura@phronesis.law / 780 490 5534
Member of both the Alberta Bar and California Bar

Laura is a lifelong learner with more than 15 years of legal experience providing tax advice and personal experience working in family businesses.

After completing her Business and Law Degrees at the University of Alberta, Laura worked in securities law before moving into tax law. Laura has practiced law at a top-tier national law firm and two of Canada's top boutique tax law firms.   

Laura lives in Edmonton, wears many hats as a lawyer and mom of three beautiful kids, and brings her energy and compassion to every file.  

Credentials

Education

University of Alberta, LL.B, 2004, First Class Standing and Dean's List 

University of Alberta, B. Comm., With Distinction, 2001

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada, In-Depth Tax Course Levels 1, 2 and 3 

Family Enterprise Canada - Family Enterprise Advisor Program, 2021

STEP Canada - Diploma in Trusts and Estates, 2023

Bar Admissions

Alberta, 2005

California, 2021

Memberships

Law Society of Alberta 

State Bar of California

Canadian Bar Association 

Canadian Tax Foundation 

Family Enterprise Canada

STEP Canada

Past Chair, Tax Law Section (Alberta, North), Canadian Bar Association

Past Chair, Young Lawyers Section (Alberta, North), Canadian Bar Association

Awards and Recognition 

Edward E. Bishop Prize for the highest mark in Securities Law