Annie E. Olson
Associate
Annie Olson practices in the area of general insurance defence, with an emphasis on Human Rights, Occupiers’ Liability claims and Municipality Liability
Annie’s background in debt collection brings strong investigative and interpersonal skills into her practice. She has cultivated a conflict-resilient mindset and takes a seasoned, practical approach to dispute resolution.
With the exception of brief sojourns in Montreal and Kamloops, Annie is a lifelong resident of Victoria. She was born and raised on the Saanich Peninsula and comes from a large family with roots along the West Coast.
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More About Annie E. Olson
Year Called to the Bar
Bar of British Columbia – 2019
Education
Thompson Rivers University: J.D. – 2018
Royal Roads University: B.A. – 2015
Memberships
Victoria Bar Association
Career
Associate, Carfra Lawton LLP – 2019 to Present
Articled Student, Carfra Lawton LLP – 2018 to 2019
Program Assistant, Professional Legal Training Course, Law Society of British Columbia – 2017
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Decisions
- Akonwie v Northern and First Nations Authority, 2025 BCSC 51
- Lowe v Sidney (Town of), 2020 BCSC 335 (CanLII)
- Slater v Courtenay (City), 2021 BCSC 1678 (CanLII)
- Chau v Farshid, 2023 BCSC 1004
- FitzGerald v. Vancouver Island Health Authority, 2024 BCHRT 326
- Lavoie v. Fraser Health Authority, 2025 BCHRT 8
- The Worker v. Provincial Health Services Authority, 2025 BCHRT 36
- Kersten v. VIHA and others, 2023 BCHRT 108
- A1902821 (Re), 2020 CanLII 110122 (BC WCAT)
- A2002784 (Re), 2024 CanLII 42943 (BC WCAT)
- Khader v. Board of Education of School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith), 2026 BCHRT 70
- A2400305 (Re), 2026 CanLII 21263 (BC WCAT)
- Sharp v. Vancouver Island Health Authority, 2025 BCHRT 227
- Zhou v. Fraser Health Authority, 2025 BCHRT 226
- Vowles v. Vancouver Island Health Authority and another, 2026 BCHRT 35
- Ikwuagwu v. Interior Health Authority (Royal Inland Hospital), 2025 BCHRT 275
Annie Olson Associate
Amanda Allen Assistant
Areas of Practice
“I love all things art, but I’m particularly fond of surrealism, dystopian fiction, and oddities. In my spare time I enjoy archery, good food, and attempting to play ‘90s grunge songs on my guitar.”