Overview
Vanessa maintains a broad civil litigation practice with a focus on commercial and insurance litigation. She has extensive trial experience, having acted as co-counsel on a number jury trials at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. She has experience with small claims proceedings, examinations for discovery, contested motions, mediations and trials.
Professional achievements & leadership
- The Charles Edward Woodrow Award, Osgoode Hall Law School
- Political Science Academic Excellence Award, York University
Community involvement
- Volunteer Judge, First Year Moots, Osgoode Hall Law School
- Student Volunteer, Pro Bono Students Canada, Family Law Project
Professional memberships
- Canadian Defence Lawyers
- The Advocates' Society
Languages spoken
- Portuguese
Bar admissions & education
- Ontario, 2017
- J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2016
- B.A. (Hons.), History & Political Science, York University, 2013