Lily is an associate at McLean & Armstrong LLP and is called to the bars of British Columbia and Alberta. She is developing a broad practice focused on commercial and construction disputes.

Before joining the firm, she completed her articles at a national law firm in Calgary, where she gained experience in complex commercial and construction matters. Prior to pursuing law, she worked in the federal government as a policy analyst.

Lily holds a Bachelor of International Economics (High Distinction) and a Juris Doctor from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. During law school, she served as an elected student representative, co-founded the UBC chapter of the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia, volunteered with Access Pro Bono, and worked as a legal research assistant in property law. As part of UBC’s clinical program, she also completed a temporary articling semester with the BC Prosecution Service, assisting with criminal proceedings. In her undergraduate studies, she won a national case competition hosted by the Bank of Canada.

Lily is fluent in Korean. Outside of her practice, she is a runner and a baker. She also works on small game development projects with her friends.

University of British Columbia (BA of International Economics) 2021

University of British Columbia (J.D.) 2024

British Columbia (2025)

Chelsea Lightheart
clightheart@mcleanarmstrong.com