Happy Lawyer Profiles

Over 30 years in the legal profession, Jo-Anne has collected a variety of experiences through time spent in different jobs. These years were not wasted, as each new opportunity she took that ended up not being right for her brought her closer to finding her “sweet spot”.

When you think “a lawyer with a private plane”, the image that likely comes to mind is not of Julian Falconer. Julian did not add the “Falconair” service to his practice as a way to impress his friends and clients.

Like most social science undergrads, Caroline was unsure of her next step after graduating. Having graduated in History and International Relations from the London School of Economics, she was ready to come back to Canada but wasn’t sure what her next steps would be.

Victoria Asikis radiates authenticity with a passion for her practice and energetic good vibes. It wasn’t always smiles and twinkle lights in the office, however.

After 10 years of hard work and dedication, some lawyers fantasize about turning their creative outlets into careers. The opposite was true for Safwan Javed.

After trading in his football gear for legal robes and choosing a career with the courts over one with the Canadian Football League (CFL), The Honourable Justice Lloyd Dean has not felt like he’s worked a day over the past 30 years.