Sarah has been with the firm since 2015 when it was known as Eric Harvie Professional Corporation, beginning as an articling student. After gaining extensive experience, she became owner and manager of what is now Highline Law Office in Banff, building on the strong foundation laid by Eric Harvie. With a client-first approach, Sarah works with businesses across Banff’s diverse industries to navigate complex legal challenges and foster long-term success.

Sarah’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, offering strategic guidance and tailored legal support to businesses within Banff’s unique, tourism-driven environment. Her deep understanding of the Bow Valley’s legal landscape, including federal national park regulations, allows her to provide practical, forward-thinking solutions that align with her clients’ objectives. She emphasizes the importance of obtaining legal advice early to ensure a clients’ first steps are the right steps.

Sarah’s connection to the Banff community runs deep, having spent her entire legal career in the region. She has served on various boards, including the Library Board, Bow Valley Victim Services, and the Bow Valley Roller Derby Association, and currently sits on the Banff Canmore Community Foundation Governance Committee. She has also volunteered her time at wills workshops at the local library, helping residents plan for the future.

Outside of work, she can often be found hiking Banff’s trails with her husband and their two dogs, roller skating, and staying connected with friends through a long-running Dungeons and Dragons campaign.

Originally moving to Canada in 2018 for an exchange program at the University of Calgary, Audrey fell in love with the Mountains (as do many) and she now calls Banff home. Audrey holds a Bachelor of Commerce with an International Business Major alongside her LLB from the University of Wollongong, Australia. Working in the legal industry in Banff since 2022, Audrey has gained familiarity and experience with Banff’s unique leasehold environment and the busy world of Banff commercial business.

Outside of work, you can find Audrey on local trails, on her mountain bike, out in the backcountry, and sometimes in town coaching/playing Aussie Rules Football.

Eric Harvie B.A. L.L.B. is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and opened his law office in Banff in 1995. Over the last 20+ years he has built a law practice that, by design, adds value to his business clients operating in a tourism-based economy. In addition to providing legal services for corporate law and commercial transactions, Eric provides legal advice on the host of unique laws and regulations applicable to business operations in the Bow Valley, with an emphasis on the federal laws in Banff National Park. He believes a competent business lawyer must be both a critical and strategic thinker for the client.

Eric resides in Banff, is married with two children and is active in outdoor recreation and community volunteer projects.

I spent my early years in the big city of Tokyo. When my family relocated to Malaysia, I attended the International School of Kuala Lumpur and learned how to communicate in English. I first came to Canada to study at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario, majoring in Tourism Studies. Upon graduation, I moved to Toronto and worked in a travel agency, helping customers book airplane tickets, hotels, tours, and more. When my work permit expired, I travelled and lived in several different countries, working in hospitality until I decided that Canada was going to be my forever home. This time, however, I aspired to live in the mountains, where I could pursue a passion I had discovered in New Zealand: snowboarding.

I landed in Vancouver and took a Greyhound bus to Banff. There, I worked as a Front Desk Agent for five years and obtained permanent residency through the hotel’s sponsorship. Soon after, I transferred to the Accounting Department within the same hotel group, counting cash, running audits, paying taxes, and processing payroll. After some time, the travel bug returned, and I decided to start ticking places off my bucket list. I packed my backpack and left indefinitely, visiting fourteen countries on a journey I called my “First Retirement.”

When I returned to the Bow Valley in late 2018, I was seeking a career change and joined the firm’s Banff office, then known as Eric Harvie Professional Corporation. Working as a Legal Assistant for the first time, I learned a great deal about the legal industry. I then became a proud mother of two amazing children and took some time to focus on my family. I am excited to be working with Highline Law Office again and now work with both the Banff and Canmore teams.