Jessica Vliegenthart*

Partner  / Kamloops

T: 250.372.5542
E: jev@fultonco.com

Assistant:
Robin-Rae Russo
E: rrusso@fultonco.com
T: 250.372.5542

Jessica is more than a lawyer.

Jessica is a highly experienced personal injury lawyer based in Kamloops, British Columbia, known for her strategic advocacy, client-first approach, and deep roots in the BC rehabilitation community. With a legal practice focused on personal injury and sport law, Jessica brings the same determination and resilience to each case that made her a leader on Team Canada.

Jessica represents individuals across British Columbia who have suffered serious harm including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, orthopedic injuries, and psychological harm. She intimately understands how overwhelming the legal process can be for injury victims and works tirelessly to help her clients secure fair compensation. Her compassionate, results-driven approach has made her a trusted advocate for injured clients in Kamloops and throughout British Columbia.

Sport Law Advisor for Athletes and Organizations

In addition to her personal injury work, Jessica maintains a robust sport law practice, advising athletes, coaches, and sport organizations on governance, policy development, risk management, Safe Sport compliance, and privacy issues. She has represented clients before the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) and is committed to fostering integrity and fairness in Canadian sport.

Why BC Clients Choose Jessica

  • Over a decade of legal experience in personal injury and sport law
  • Proven track record of securing results for injured clients across British Columbia
  • Deep community ties throughout British Columbia and an approachable, people-first style
  • Unique insight from her career as an international athlete, bringing discipline and dedication to every legal challenge

When she’s not practicing law, Jessica can be found exploring the outdoors with her young family or striking up conversations with locals, often discovering mutual connections throughout British Columbia.

If you’ve been injured or need sport law guidance anywhere in British Columbia, Jessica is here to help you move forward with strength and confidence.

Practice Areas

Education/Bar Admissions

  • Certificate, Mediation and Conflict Management, Harvard Law School Executive Education (2025)
  • Certificate, Leadership and Inclusion (DEI), Centennial College (2023)
  • Member, Law Society of British Columbia (2013)
  • Juris Doctor, University of Victoria (2011)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Communication), University of Simon Fraser (2008)

Publications & Presentations

Frequent Keynote Speaker, on topics related to:

  • Accessibility, including Accessible British Columbia Act and related legislation
  • Workplace Performance, including Conflict and Dispute Resolution
  • Municipal Law and Sport Law Matters
  • High Performance Sport
  • Women in Leadership

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Member, British Columbia Provincial Accessibility Committee
  • Legal Commissioner for Legal Affairs and Eligibility, International Wheelchair Basketball Federation
  • Member, Board of Directors, Wheelchair Basketball Canada
  • Member, EY Women Athlete Business Network (Class of 2019)
  • Member, Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia
  • Member, Women In Sports Law
  • Ambassador, Rick Hansen Foundation
  • Former Member, Board of Directors, AthletesCan

Jessica Vliegenthart*

Partner  / Kamloops

T: 250.372.5542
E: jev@fultonco.com

Assistant:
Robin-Rae Russo
E: rrusso@fultonco.com
T: 250.372.5542

*Practising as a professional law corporation