Happy Lawyer Profiles

Get to know some happy lawyers and learn about their not-so-average law practices.

Elsa Ascencio

Elsa Ascencio

Workers' Rights Lawyer - Community Legal Clinic of York Region

Richmond Hill, ON
Employment Law Human Rights Law Public Interest Law Workers' Rights Law Jun 15, 2021

At the start of her legal career, someone told Elsa Ascencio that lawyering is like being on a boat in the open ocean. If you lose your sails, the rough waters will eventually sink you.
Sandra MacKenzie

Sandra MacKenzie

Partner - Lawson Lundell LLP - Yellowknife office

Yellowknfe, NT
Administrative Law Employment Law Labour Law Jun 12, 2021

If you had told Sandra MacKenzie 18 years ago that her career would include going on a sheriff-led tour to see a Grolar Bear (yes, they’re real!) during a court recess, she would have laughed.
Sara Forte

Sara Forte

Employment Lawyer & Founder - Forte Workplace Law

Surrey, BC
Employment Law Labour Law Firm Founder Jun 9, 2021

Sara Forte describes her legal career as a steady descent down the corporate ladder, with success found at the bottom.