Legal Team

As co-founder of Share Lawyers, Wendy oversees the marketing, financial and human resources for the firm. Wendy has a strong business and design background that has been instrumental in forming the core values of Share Lawyers. She oversaw the design and renovation of the company’s premises, and directs all aspects of the firm’s website, marketing, technology, and staffing requirements. In addition, she supervises all initial contact made by prospective clients seeking legal representation, ensuring that client service gets a strong start from the very first encounter that individuals have with Share Lawyers about their claims.

Wendy is the proud mother of two and grandmother of four. She loves spending time with her family and going for long walks with David.

Adam is the Assistant Executive Director at Share Lawyers, overseeing the day to day staffing issues and requirements of the firm. Adam also offers oversight and guidance in terms of marketing and financial decisions and firm projects and initiatives and oversees the management of various Teams here at Share Lawyers. Having gained a great deal of experience as a litigator in the UK where he advised in relation to a wide range of personal injury legal matters and gained a respected reputation in the area of personal injury law dealing with cases on behalf of Plaintiffs (including for clients had been left with serious and lifelong conditions), Adam also works alongside the Intake and Client Services Teams at Share Lawyers, speaking to new and existing clients of the firm, as he enjoys connecting with clients and helping them in any way he can, at what can often be the most difficult time in their lives.

Adam has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree from The Open University, UK and studied the Legal Practice Course at the University of the West of England.

In his spare time, Adam enjoys traveling, music and learning about history.

Adam graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He joined Share Lawyers in 2014. Adam manages our intake team ensuring that anyone who has had their disability benefits denied by one of the insurance companies is provided with proper legal representation. He also oversees the employment law questions from new clients. He explains how the firm can assist and schedules free consultations for individuals who wish to speak with a long term disability or employment lawyer about their case. Adam cares deeply for every client and works tirelessly to help each and every person who calls Share Lawyers.

Christine has been working with Share Lawyers since 2003. She joined the firm as a junior law clerk and has since worked her way to Manager/Legal Support. Christine is involved in aspects of client and file management. She oversees our team of litigation clerks and assistants. Christine is also involved in drafting court documents, and in overseeing the administrative tasks associated with our clients’ settlements. She is instrumental in providing ongoing support to lawyers, clerks and clients in all aspects of the litigation process.

Christine is certified by the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario. She is involved in the firm’s Health and Wellness program and assists in organizing the firm’s social events. She is a multi-tasker with a determined work ethic. Her dedication and hard work demonstrate how she prides herself on working as part of the team at Share Lawyers.

Her favourite leisure activities are long walks, scrapbooking, and making sure she collects the perfect postcard from places she has visited.

Laura joined Share Lawyers in 2021. Laura oversees all content that Share Lawyers releases online. She ensures that Share Lawyers’ communication is helpful to all of our clients and partners and that our value is communicated effectively to potential clients. Laura comes from a publishing and content background and has worked in social media strategy for 10 years,

Laura enjoys spending time with friends and family over good food. When she’s not working, she is doing crosswords, reading, watching films, or outdoors with her son.

Trish Aguiar has been with Share Lawyers since 2008 and brings over 10 years of experience to her role as the Scheduling Coordinator at Share Lawyers. She is known for her positive demeanor and for going above & beyond for clients. Trish is responsible for the scheduling of all Litigation matters for the firm such as mediations, JADRs, examinations for discoveries, and settlement meetings. She also requests information from clients and third parties, prepares various legal documents, and responds to lawyer, adjuster, and client enquiries. Trish also prepares documentation to the courts required for mediations and settlement meetings. Trish believes in treating clients with respect and empathy and opposing Counsel and their staff with professional courtesy and integrity.

Trish enjoys spending time with her family and friends and taking her dogs to the beach.

Neel joined Share Lawyers in 2021. She completed her studies in India. She worked in India and the United States. Her role at the firm includes assisting lawyers and clients to meet all their needs and expectations while providing administrative support.

Neel speaks Hindi, Urdu, and Bengali. When she’s not working, she enjoys reading.

Cléverton joined the Share Lawyers team in 2023, as the first line of contact for our lawyers and clients. He has a Bachelor in International Relations and a background in administration and global negotiation in academic and corporate environments.

In his spare time, he is an avid reader, enjoys exploring restaurants in Toronto, playing board games, and learning new languages.

Lynn has been with Share Lawyers since 2022. She is part of the intake team and provides direction to potential clients whose disability claims have been denied by their insurance company. Her career encompasses assisting individuals in various capacities to reach and exceed their personal goals.

Lynn enjoys keeping active by working out in the gym and taking nature walks. She likes to play board games and spend time with family.

Jodie joined the Share Lawyers Client Service department in 2023, connecting new clients with the legal representation they need. Jodie is passionate about helping people and has a background in medical administration working for the National Health Service in England for over 10 years. She also started a community food bank for those financially impacted by the pandemic.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and bird-watching.

Murray has been in the legal industry for 30 years and a part of Share Lawyers for over 10 years. He speaks with clients and conducts client status update reports in order to ensure our clients get the support needed in their long term disability cases.

He is an avid golfer with a hole-in-one to his credit, and a classic rock bass player. He worked as a baseball umpire for over 20 years.

Mileva is one of the firm’s friendly receptionists who welcome clients to the office as soon as they walk through our front doors. She directs phone calls; assists clients with appointments and enquiries; scans, prepares and files documents and arranges couriers. Mileva comes from an extensive administrative background with over a decade of experience. She not only brings her expertise but acute attention to detail and a passion for success.

Mileva speaks Serbian. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her parents.

Mimi joined the Share Lawyers team in 2023. She has an Honors BA in Art History and Archaeology from the University of Toronto, where she graduated magna cum laude. She completed a Masters in Art and Design History at the University of Toronto before teaching for 14 years as contract faculty at OCADU and Toronto Metropolitan University. Since completing her paralegal graduate certificate and LSO licensing in 2016, she has worked exclusively on personal injury, disability, and employment law matters with a focus on preparing files for mediation and settlement. She brings with her extensive experience in research, analysis, synthesis, organization, and performance management. Having taught thousands of undergraduate students, she understands the essential importance of effective communication, properly formulating and evaluating arguments, and treating people with fairness, respect, and compassion.

In her free time, she enjoys world travel (42 countries), making art, gardening, reading, theatre, live music, and spending time with family.

Brent joined Share Lawyers in 2019, assisting with research, analysis, synthesis, organization, and case review. He graduated from RRC College with a Diploma in Business Administration/Marketing.

Brent has over 35 years of experience in both tort and contract litigation, dealing with MVA injuries/tort actions and LTD disability claims. Prior to working with Share Lawyers, he was employed with a Winnipeg law firm, a national insurance company, and Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation. He has extensive mediation experience in LTD claims.

In his spare time, he loves being with family and friends at the cabin, relaxing, golfing, fishing, hunting, or doing water sports. He also enjoys travelling within our great country and abroad with his wife, meeting new and fascinating people along the way.

Yaruna joined the team at Share Lawyers in 2021, prior to which she worked as a legal assistant at a Corporate Law firm in downtown Toronto. She also brings several years of customer service and research experience in various fields. In her role at the firm, Yaruna assists the team with legal research and conducts a thorough review of files to prepare memos and draft various legal documents.

Yaruna graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with high distinction from the University of Toronto and received a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of London in 2019. She is dedicated to ensuring that clients’ needs are met with integrity and professionalism all while providing respect and empathy throughout their case.

Yaruna is interested in history and loves to travel.

Zee joined Share Lawyers in 2021. He studied in Toronto where he received a Paralegal Diploma in 2019 and a Bachelors in Paralegal Studies in 2020. Zee is a licensed Paralegal in Ontario and has represented a client in open court as well as advocated on behalf of a client in a mediation. During the time between receiving his diploma and degree, Zee worked in plaintiff personal injury. His role with the firm includes assisting lawyers and clients to meet all their needs and expectations while providing administrative and legal support.

Zee speaks Russian and Hebrew. He likes reading, hiking and, spending time with his dog.

Nkemjika joined Share Lawyers in 2022. She completed her undergraduate degree at Carleton University in Political Science and Human Rights. She then completed her J.D at the University of Ottawa. Nkem has always been interested in contributing to her greater community and has been active in the community by volunteering for several organizations and causes. She has also obtained professional experience in a wide range of settings that have contributed to her developing her career as a lawyer.

When she’s not working, Nkem enjoys watching a good TV show and relaxing with some reading material. She is also teaching herself to crochet.

Columbia joined the Share Lawyers team in the spring of 2024 as part of the reception and scheduling teams. She has daily interaction with clients to address their needs and concerns, while liaising with opposing counsel to schedule mediations, settlements, and discoveries. Columbia has a background working in theatre and arts administration, she loves to bring positivity and foster genuine connection in the office and beyond.

Columbia was raised in Taiwan, and speaks Mandarin in addition to English. In her free time she enjoys writing, supporting the arts, and spending time with friends.

Bay joined the Share Lawyers team in the spring of 2025 as part of the HR team, as well as assisting with administrative and bookkeeping tasks. She interacts with current and potential employees to ensure that they are supported in all aspects of the employee life cycle and collaborates with upper management on business related strategy and human resource management. Her education background in psychology, social work, and HR has given her the skills to problem solve effectively and to be empathetic in response to a wide variety of employee queries.

In her spare time, Bay enjoys reading, going on walks with her dog, musical theatre, and crafts.

Kate joined Share Lawyers in 2015. Kate’s role includes administrative support to our disability lawyers in collecting clients’ medical documents from third parties; organizing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel. Kate also participates in the training team where she identifies training needs, develops procedures, and collaborates with managers measuring investment returns on training programs. She also creates and updates training materials on an ongoing basis. She also participates in short term projects as a project champion. She collaborates with other departments to update the firm’s database system.

Kate enjoys cooking and baking in her spare time. When she was growing up, she wanted to become a freelance photographer, travelling to various countries.

Rim Ismail is a Law Clerk and has been with Share Lawyers since 2018. Rim graduated from London Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems. Rim completed the Paralegal Program at the Canadian Business College, obtained her Paralegal license and is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and is in good standing. Rim assists our team of disability lawyers in obtaining clients’ medical documents from third parties, preparing responses to opposing counsel and scheduling Independent Medical Assessments.

Rim speaks Arabic. She loves to travel and try new things.

Volker Triebe is a Senior Law Clerk at Share Lawyers, having joined the firm in 1998. Volker obtained a Para-Legal Diploma (with Honours) in 1999. He has since taken several college and university level courses in philosophy, art, and photography. Volker is now a semi-retired member of the Share Lawyers team and continues to be involved in many aspects of document drafting and preparation.

Volker speaks German. He enjoys (in no particular order) cooking, gardening, hiking, camping, and relaxing, He also loves music.

Simran joined the Share Lawyers team in 2023 as an Office Administration graduate with four years of experience in the field. She is responsible for filing, organization, scheduling, preparing reports, and both internal and external communication. She is passionate about finding innovative solutions to drive business growth. She is currently pursuing my CompTIA A+ certification to learn more about computer systems.

Outside of the office, you can find her exploring the great outdoors and embracing new experiences.