Amy K. Murphy is the founder of Murphy Law and has practiced law in northern Alberta for more than two decades. She was raised on a large grain farm outside of Peace River and remains closely connected to the agricultural and rural communities she serves. She received her undergraduate degree with distinction and ranked high among her classmates in law school.

Amy began her legal career in downtown Calgary, working with large law firms focused primarily on oil and gas matters before returning to the Peace Region. She has practiced extensively in real estate including homes, farmland transfers, and commercial properties, and corporate business law throughout the region. More recently she has opened her practice to include tenders for farmland.

Amy is committed to continuing legal education and regularly attends seminars hosted by the Legal Education Society of Alberta. She is also actively involved in the community and has served on a number of boards including chamber of commerce, constituency associations, health foundations, and a co-operative.

Amy is also actively involved in agriculture alongside her husband, Doug Cunningham, and the two farm in the Fairview area. This ongoing connection to the region further strengthens her understanding of the needs of local landowners and allows her to conveniently serve clients in Fairview and the surrounding communities.

Lori Wolfe heads up our real estate department; she has extensive experience and is renouned for excellent client service.

Born and raised in the La Crete area, Lori brings valuable experience in financial services and small business operations. She previously worked as a customer service representative with ATB Financial and later helped operate a family-owned automotive repair and machine shop business for nearly seventeen years, where she managed accounting, payroll, and administrative responsibilities.

Lori’s strong organizational skills and practical business experience make her an important member of the Murphy Law team, where she assists clients and helps ensure transactions are handled efficiently and professionally. 

Mary Jane Driedger also has extensive real estate experience as well as debt collection experience. Like Lori, she too is renouned for her excellent client service.

Mary Jane completed a Business Administration Certificate at Grande Prairie Regional College before beginning her career in municipal administration. She later worked as an office manager and bookkeeper for a local construction company, where she was responsible for accounting, payroll, and administrative operations.

Her extensive administrative experience and strong organizational skills support the firm’s day-to-day operations while helping ensure clients receive friendly and efficient service.

Sonja Brunham runs our firm’s corporate department and assists with real estate matters. She supports incorporations, corporate maintenance filings, and transactional documentation, as well as residential and commercial conveyancing files.

Working under the supervision of Amy Murphy, Sonja Brunham helps ensure that transactions are organized, timely, and processed accurately.

Before joining Murphy Law, Sonja spent many years working in the local school system as an education assistant supporting students with diverse learning needs. Her background in teamwork, organization, and communication — along with her strong ties to the Peace River community — brings valuable experience and dedication to her role at the firm.

Nina Awitan coordinates the firm’s wills and estates practice. She assists with estate planning documentation, probate materials, and client correspondence under the supervision of Amy Murphy. She also greets clients and does scheduling.

Clients appreciate her welcoming manner and thoughtful attention to detail throughout the estate planning process.

Prior to joining Murphy Law, Nina worked as an Administrative Assistant in her family’s business in the Philippines for two years. She later completed a two-year diploma in Business Administration – Human Resources Management at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton.

After completing her studies, Nina worked as an Administrative Assistant in Medicine Hat before relocating to Peace River to continue developing her professional experience.

Renu Prasad brings many years of accounting experience in professional office settings and oversees the firm’s bookkeeping and financial administration. She is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, trust reconciliations, and financial reporting.

In addition, Renu Prasad prepares and coordinates real estate reporting to clients and financial institutions, ensuring that transactions are carefully documented and funds are properly accounted for.

Her experience, attention to detail, and organizational strength play an essential role in the smooth operation of the firm.