Krysta Ostwald

403-930-5758

Legal Assistant:
Penny Trayhorne
403-930-5759
ptrayhorne@wkfamilylawyers.com

sandra m.
hudson

Sandra’s international experience, multi-lingual fluency, and nuanced understanding of dispute resolution uniquely inform her approach to family law. Trained and experienced in negotiation and mediation, Sandra believes in resolving family law disputes in a solution-focused, efficient, and non-adversarial manner. Where necessary, Sandra engages in targeted litigation and has argued successfully in the Provincial Court of Alberta, the Court of King’s Bench, and the Court of Appeal.

Sandra articled in immigration law with Hansen & Company and family law with Castle & Associates, she has devoted her practice exclusively to family law since being called to the Alberta Bar in 2002. Prior to joining WK Family Lawyers LLP, Sandra practiced with Soby Boyden Lenz. She became a partner at WK Family Lawyers LLP in 2016.

Born and raised in Germany, Sandra attended Ruhr University in Bochum before performing volunteer work in Honduras. Sandra earned her B.A. (cum laude) in Spanish and International Studies from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota and her law degree (J.D.) from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sandra immigrated to Canada in 1998. In her spare time, Sandra enjoys spending time with her three sons, traveling, running and yoga.

Community Work
  • Canadian Bar Association, Family Law Section (Executive)
  • Pro Bono Legal Clinic Discovery House (2013-2015)
  • Volunteer at Calgary Legal Guidance (previous)
Awards and Recognition
  • Best Lawyers: Family Law (2017 – present)
Professional Contributions and Publications
  • Co-author, National Family Law Program
  • Co-author, Alternative Dispute Processes in Family Law – Legal Education Society of Alberta (LESA)
  • Assessor/Evaluator, Bar Admission Course
  • Mediation of Divorce and Family Matters Certificate
  • Parenting Coordination Training Certificate (AFCC)
Professional Associations
  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Calgary Bar Association
  • Advocates’ Society
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
  • Fellow with the International Academy of Family Lawyers