Tannis Waugh

Tannis Waugh

Principal Lawyer - Waugh & Co.

Toronto, ON
Real Estate Law Estate Corporate Law Jan 17, 2024

A former theatre kid, Tannis Waugh once dreamt of being an actress. As she grew up, becoming a criminal defense lawyer became the more realistic choice. After all, the lawyers in the courtroom dramas that Tannis loved were very dramatic.
Eli Zbar

Eli Zbar

Founder/ Lawyer - Arora Zbar LLP

Vancouver, BC
Business Law Real Estate Law Contract drafting & negotiation Firm Founder Sep 20, 2021

A lot of lawyers resist doing anything in their practices that has not been done before. That doesn’t make sense to Eli Zbar. Eli started Arora Zbar LLP, with his law school friend and overall brilliant litigator, Ravneet Arora. Arora Zbar LLP launched during the Covid-19 pandemic and was virtual from the start.
Pauline Chan

Pauline Chan

Lawyer - Pauline Chan Law

Calgary, AB
Corporate Law Employment Law Commercial Law Real Estate Law Sep 3, 2021

Pauline Chan is called to the bar, but also found her calling at the barre, barre fitness classes that is. In the course of a day, Pauline jumps from advising clients on corporate agreements to advising them on building physical strength and pelvic floor awareness.
Rachel Sachs

Rachel Sachs

Lawyer/ Founder - Sachs Law Professional Corporation

Toronto, ON
Elder Law Wills and Estates Real Estate Law Sep 1, 2021

Before starting her solo law practice, Rachel Sachs did all the things senior lawyers told her not to do. Instead of putting her nose the grindstone, and “paying her dues” once she finished law school, she spent a decade pursuing more education, in different places, and prioritizing family.
Dan McPherson

Dan McPherson

Founder/Lawyer - Elevator Law

Olds, AB
Wills and Estates Real Estate Law Aug 9, 2021

If you think you need a thick skin to practice law, try the intense criticism of theatre school on for size. Even with a successful background in acting, Dan was restless. That was until he started a solo practice in the rural community of Olds, Alberta.
James Struthers

James Struthers

Founder/ Lawyer - macushlaw

Vancouver, BC
Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Real Estate Law Indigenous Law Firm Founder Jun 7, 2021

After leaving big law James grew a beard, dresses casually in the office, uses emojis in client emails if it feels right and asks clients how they are feeling about challenging issues.