About Audrey L Barrett Consulting

Audrey Barrett is the founder and owner of Audrey L Barrett Consulting. She holds an Hons.B.Sc. in psychology and neuroscience, as well as an LL.B. and LL.M. from Dalhousie's Schulich School of Law. As a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society, she had the privilege of clerking for the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal early in her career.

Bringing over a decade of experience in social context education, Audrey provides vital insights and guidance to courts, judges, and legal professionals. Her journey began internationally, working in Gambia, West Africa, and Jamaica.  She then served judges across Canada from 2013-2019 while working as Senior Advisor and Counsel at the National Judicial Institute in Ottawa. Most recently, she was Counsel with the Secretariat for the Action Committee on Modernizing Court Operations. This role involved offering non-prescriptive guidance to Canadian judges and court administration, addressing challenges while promoting innovations to modernize court operations and improve access to justice. This extensive experience has given Audrey a sophisticated understanding of the judicial and legal landscape, alongside exceptional adult education and facilitation skills.

Audrey further incorporates human-centered methodologies into her practice, emphasizing a holistic approach that is crucial in today's complex legal environment. For over two decades, she has been implementing and advising on evolving human-centered approaches in various justice contexts. Much of her work has focused on restorative justice and the application of a user-centered lens. From 2010 to 2012, she served as the National Technical Advisor on Restorative Justice for the Jamaican Ministry of Justice and held roles as Restorative Justice Coordinator and Director of the Restorative Initiatives Unit with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice from 2019-2023. She was the Co-Chair of the Integrated Support Model Table, which aimed to provide a cross-sector, human-centered approach to services for survivors and families affected by the 2020 Nova Scotia Mass Casualty.

Audrey's expertise transcends the legal realm, incorporating a multifaceted understanding of human psychology and neuroscience. With a lifetime of personal and professional experience, she has developed meaningful insights into the nervous system and effective strategies for balance and wellness. Her undergraduate degree in psychology enhances her ability to assist individuals in managing high-stress environments and working in trauma-informed ways.

What truly sets Audrey apart, however, is her deep approachability and trustworthiness. She creates a safe, nurturing, and confidential environment conducive to personal and professional growth. This unique combination of legal experience, insights into human behaviour, and exceptional interpersonal skills makes Audrey an invaluable asset in supporting legal professionals to gain the holistic information they need to make sound decisions for themselves, their organizations, and those they serve.