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  • Gina
    Addario-Berry

    Associate

    Gina
    Addario-Berry

    Associate

  • Nathalie J.
    Baker

    Associate Counsel

    Nathalie J.
    Baker

    Associate Counsel

  • Evan A.
    Cooke

    Partner

    Evan A.
    Cooke

    Partner

  • Douglas R.
    Eyford, Q.C.

    Partner

    Douglas R.
    Eyford, Q.C.

    Partner

  • Angus M.
    Gunn QC

    Partner

    Angus M.
    Gunn QC

    Partner

  • Kemily
    Ho

    Associate

    Kemily
    Ho

    Associate

  • Steven F. G.
    Hoyer

    Associate

    Steven F. G.
    Hoyer

    Associate

  • Sandra M.
    Katalinic

    Partner

    Sandra M.
    Katalinic

    Partner

  • Frank
    Lin

    Associate

    Frank
    Lin

    Associate

  • Jason Z.
    Murray

    Partner

    Jason Z.
    Murray

    Partner

  • Sudhir K.
    Padmanabhan

    Partner

    Sudhir K.
    Padmanabhan

    Partner

  • Ryan W.
    Parsons

    Partner

    Ryan W.
    Parsons

    Partner

  • Natasha K.
    Petersen

    Associate

    Natasha K.
    Petersen

    Associate

  • Andrew W.
    Schleichkorn

    Associate

    Andrew W.
    Schleichkorn

    Associate

  • Christopher A.
    Schuld

    Partner

    Christopher A.
    Schuld

    Partner

  • Robert D.
    Shaw

    Partner

    Robert D.
    Shaw

    Partner

  • Matthew J.
    Straw

    Associate

    Matthew J.
    Straw

    Associate

  • Patricia
    Taylor

    Associate Counsel

    Patricia
    Taylor

    Associate Counsel

Paralegals
 
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    Allison Bird

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5203
    FAX 604 899 5216
    abird@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Allison Bird graduated from Capilano University in 2000 with a Paralegal Diploma. Before that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Victoria. Before joining the firm as a paralegal in 2014, Allison worked as a litigation paralegal in Vancouver and Victoria, most recently with the investigations department of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

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    Melisa Boughen

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5201
    FAX 604 899 5216
    mboughen@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Melisa Boughen obtained her Paralegal Diploma from Vancouver Community College in 2015. Before joining the firm, she worked in various areas of litigation, primarily in personal injury, construction law, and estate law. Melisa joined the firm in 2019.

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    Michelle Daniels

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5224
    FAX 604 899 5216
    mdaniels@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Michelle Daniels graduated from the University of British Columbia with a B.A. in Psychology, followed by a Paralegal Diploma from Capilano University. Michelle has been with the firm since its inception.

    Biography

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    Maria Hammell

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5228
    FAX 604 899 5216
    mhammell@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
    Lawyers
    Sandra Katalinic

    Education/Experience

    Maria Hammell has more than 19 years of experience in civil litigation matters, primarily personal injury and insurance defence. She assists in all aspects of file management including drafting pleadings, analyzing medical and wage loss documents, instructing experts and communicating with clients. She works mostly on high complexity files with issues relating to brain injuries. Maria joined the firm in 2016 and works in the capacity of a legal administrative assistant and paralegal.

    Biography

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    Nichole Kirk

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5215
    FAX 604 899 5216
    nkirk@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Nichole Kirk obtained a Paralegal Diploma from Capilano University in 2011 and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Alberta in 2003. Nichole has worked in various areas of litigation prior to joining the firm in 2016.

    Biography

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    Jennifer Montgomery

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5244
    FAX 604 899 5216
    jmontgomery@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Jennifer Montgomery is a graduate of Capilano University with a Paralegal Diploma in 2007 and a Bachelor of Legal Studies in 2014. Before joining the firm, she worked in the commercial litigation and insurance and tort liability practice groups of a large national law firm. Jennifer joined the firm in 2010.

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    Darcia Norum

    Paralegal | Kelowna

    Legal Assistant | Kelowna

    | Kelowna


    TEL 250 546 9145
    FAX 778 754 0287
    dnorum@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Darcia Norum received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of British Columbia in 1994 and a paralegal diploma from Capilano University in 1998.  Since then she worked primarily as a litigation paralegal on personal injury files until 2014 when she left Eyford Partners LLP to work for her family’s business.  She has recently rejoined the firm.

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    Paula Robson

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5219
    FAX 604 899 5216
    probson@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Paula Robson obtained her Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Capilano University in 2011. Before joining the firm, she worked as a paralegal/legal assistant at a large national law firm. Paula joined the firm in 2012.

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    Stacey Whiteside

    Paralegal | Kelowna

    Legal Assistant | Kelowna

    | Kelowna


    TEL 778 754 0285
    FAX 778 754 0287
    swhiteside@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Stacey Whiteside is a paralegal in the firm’s Kelowna office. Stacey graduated from McMaster University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Humanities degree in History. She then obtained her Paralegal Diploma from Capilano University in 1998. Stacey has worked extensively in the area of personal injury litigation for both plaintiff and defence firms in the Okanagan. Stacey joined the firm in 2013.

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    Kerri Widdup

    Paralegal | Kelowna

    Legal Assistant | Kelowna

    | Kelowna


    TEL 778 754 0285
    FAX 778 754 0287
    kwiddup@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Kerri Widdup is a paralegal in the firm’s Kelowna office for Robert D. Shaw. Kerri obtained her Paralegal Certificate from Capilano University in 2005 and has over 20 years of experience working in the private and public sectors. Kerri joined the firm in 2017.

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    Kaily Wong

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5211
    FAX 604 899 5216
    kwong@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Kaily Wong graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology in 2016. She then completed the Paralegal Diploma program at Capilano University in 2018. Kaily has worked in commercial and corporate litigation prior to joining the firm in 2019.

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Legal Assistants
 
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    Phollna Au

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5227
    FAX 604 899 5216
    pau@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
    Lawyers
    Patricia Taylor, Angus M. Gunn QC

    Education/Experience

    Phollna Au joined Eyford Partners in October 2019 as a legal assistant to Patricia Taylor and Angus Gunn. Phollna completed her Law Clerk Diploma from Centennial College in 2005 and has worked in various areas of legal field with primary focus on insurance litigation.

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    Kathlene Baliong

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5236
    FAX 604 899 5216
    kbaliong@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Kathlene Baliong joined the firm in 2013 and currently balances the roles of Operations Assistant and Legal Assistant to Paula Robson.

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    Sara Beitschat

    Paralegal | Kelowna

    Legal Assistant | Kelowna

    | Kelowna


    TEL 778 754 0285
    FAX 778 754 0287
    sbeitschat@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Sara Beitschat completed her Legal Assistant program in Calgary in 2011. Sara has worked in the insurance industry for several years and then pursued an interest in personal injury for a few years before joining the firm in 2018.

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    Sandra Campos

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5246
    FAX 604 899 5216
    scampos@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Sandra Campos is a legal assistant for Darcia Norum, Jennifer Montgomery and Melisa Boughen. She holds an Administrative Assistant Certificate from Douglas College and recently joined the Paralegal Program at VCC. Sandra has been with the Firm since July 2019.

     

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    Klenny Chi

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5209
    FAX 604 899 5216
    kchi@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Klenny Chi is a legal assistant for Allison Bird and Nichole Kirk. Klenny obtained her Paralegal Diploma in 2017 and has worked for the firm since 2017.

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    Melissa Dionne

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5204
    FAX 604 899 5216
    mdionne@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
    Lawyers
    Nathalie Baker, Jason Murray

    Education/Experience

    Melissa Dionne is the legal assistant for Jason Z. Murray and Nathalie J. Baker. Melissa has been with the firm since 2012 and obtained her Legal Secretary Certificate in 2010.

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    Michelle El

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5202
    FAX 604 899 5216
    mel@eyfordpartners.com
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    Lawyers
    Christopher Schuld, Ryan Parsons

    Education/Experience

    Michelle El is the legal assistant to Ryan W. Parsons, Christopher A. Schuld, and Michelle Daniels, Senior Paralegal. Michelle has been with the firm since 2015.

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    Navjot Gill

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5218
    FAX 604 899 5216
    ngill@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
    Lawyers
    Gina Addario-Berry, Frank Lin

    Education/Experience

    Navjot Gill is a legal assistant for Frank Lin and Gina Addario-Berry. Navjot graduated with a Legal Assistant Certificate from CDI College in 2014. Prior to joining Eyford Partners, Navjot worked in Civil Litigation and Family Law.

     

     

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    Julie Grey

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5235
    FAX 604 899 5216
    jgrey@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
    Lawyers
    Sudhir Padmanabhan, Matthew Straw

    Education/Experience

    Julie Grey is the legal assistant for Sudhir K. Padmanabhan and Matthew J. Straw.  Julie obtained her Legal Secretarial Certificate in 2001 and has worked in personal injury litigation since then.

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    Lesley Kucuk

    Paralegal | Kelowna

    Legal Assistant | Kelowna

    | Kelowna


    TEL 778 754 0285
    FAX 778 754 0287
    lkucuk@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
    Lawyers
    Robert Shaw

    Education/Experience

    Lesley Kucuk is the legal assistant for Robert D. Shaw. She obtained her Legal Secretary Diploma in 2009. Lesley has been with the firm since 2016.

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    Kiri MacGregor

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5217
    FAX 604 899 5216
    kmacgregor@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
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    Andrew Schleichkorn

    Education/Experience

    Kiri MacGregor is a legal assistant for Andrew Schleichkorn and co-ordinates the firm’s Independent Medical Examinations. Kiri holds a Bachelor of Political Science from UBC. Prior to joining Eyford Partners, Kiri worked in Intellectual Property at a large national law firm.

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    Tania McCreight

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5225
    FAX 604 899 5216
    tmccreight@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
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    Natasha Petersen, Douglas Eyford, Q.C.

    Education/Experience

    Tania McCreight is the legal assistant to Douglas R. Eyford and Natasha K. Petersen. Tania has more than 20 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant, obtaining her legal secretary diploma in 1996. Tania has worked with Doug Eyford since 1998 and has been with the firm since it’s inception.

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    Stephanie Ringham

    Paralegal | Kelowna

    Legal Assistant | Kelowna

    | Kelowna


    TEL 778 754 0285
    FAX 778 754 0287
    sringham@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
    Lawyers
    Evan Cooke

    Education/Experience

    Stephanie Ringham is the legal assistant for Evan A. Cooke. Stephanie has worked in the legal field for over 13 years and earned her Paralegal Certificate from Capilano University in 2011. Stephanie joined the firm in 2018.

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    Nicole Ritchie

    Paralegal | Kelowna

    Legal Assistant | Kelowna

    | Kelowna


    TEL 778 754 0285
    FAX 778 754 0287
    nritchie@eyfordpartners.com
    Supporting
    Lawyers
    Robert Shaw

    Education/Experience

    Nicole Ritchie joined Eyford Partners LLP in September 2019 as a legal assistant for Robert D. Shaw. Nicole completed her Legal Assistant program from Okanagan College in 1992 and has worked in various areas of the legal profession.

     

     

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    Gloria Venditti

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5227
    FAX 604 899 5216
    gvenditti@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    Gloria Venditti was a legal assistant for Angus Gunn and co-ordinated the firm’s Independent Medical Examinations. Gloria has been with the firm since 2017. Gloria holds a Bachelor of Law and J.D. from the University of Montreal. She completed her undergrad at McGill University, in Montreal. Gloria is expected to return from her maternity leave in September 2020.

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Management
 
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    Renata Drag

    Paralegal | Vancouver

    Legal Assistant | Vancouver

    Chief Operating Officer, CPA, CGA, MBA | Vancouver


    TEL 604 899 5247
    FAX 604 899 5216
    rdrag@eyfordpartners.com

    Education/Experience

    As a Chief Operating Officer, Renata works closely with the Firm’s Partners helping them to assess business operations as well as develop and implement financial solutions that drive growth and increase efficiency.

    Renata is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in complex project accounting environment grained through work in construction, mining, manufacturing, engineering, and business law industries. Throughout her career she has worked closely with senior leaders to increase brand recognition and profitability by building, leading, and motivating highly effective teams of professionals.

    With an open-door policy, solid interpersonal and leadership skills, she is a great addition to the Eyford Management Team.

     

    Biography

    As a Chief Operating Officer, Renata works closely with the firm’s Partners helping them to assess business operations as well as develop and implement financial solutions that drive growth and increase efficiency.

    Renata is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in complex project accounting environment gained through work in construction, mining, manufacturing, engineering, and business law industries. Throughout her career she has worked closely with senior leaders to increase brand recognition and profitability by building, leading, and motivating highly effective teams of professionals.

    With an open-door policy, solid interpersonal and leadership skills, she is a great addition to the Eyford Management Team.