Jennifer Barrachina
paralegal | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5244
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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.
Allison Bird
paralegal | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5203
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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.
Melisa Richard
Designated Paralegal | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5201
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Education/Experience
Melisa Richard 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.
Maria Hammell
paralegal | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5228
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Sandra Katalinic
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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.
Nichole Kirk
paralegal | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5215
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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.
Darcia Norum
paralegal | West Kelowna
TEL 250 546 9145
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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. Darcia works primarily as a litigation paralegal on personal injury files.
Paula Robson
paralegal | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5219
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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.
Stacey Whiteside
paralegal | West Kelowna
TEL 778 754 0285
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Education/Experience
Stacey Whiteside is a paralegal in the firm’s West 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.
Nasiba Froogh
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604-899-5239
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Andrew Schleichkorn, Ryan Parsons
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Education/Experience
Nasiba Froogh is the legal assistant to Andrew Schleichkorn and Ryan Parsons.
Mae Fernandez
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604-899-5251
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Christopher Schuld
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Education/Experience
Mae Fernandez is the legal assistant to Christopher Schuld.
Zaineb Al-Dleamy
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5217
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Jared Cummings, Cassie Lumsden, Alicia Aparicio
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Education/Experience
Zaineb coordinates the firm’s Independent Medical Examinations in addition to supporting Jared Cummings, Cassie Lumsden, and Alicia Aparicio. Zaineb holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Legal Studies from Ontario Tech University.
Kathlene Baliong
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5236
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Frank Lin
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Education/Experience
Kathlene Baliong is the legal assistant to Frank Lin. Kathlene has been with the firm since 2013.
Karl Castillo
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5238
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David Camp
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Education/Experience
Karl is the Legal Assistant to David Camp and is part of our Accounting Team.
Cayli Contini (On Leave)
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5218
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Education/Experience
Cayli Contini is a Paralegal/LA working with Christopher Schuld. Cayli started her Legal career in 2014 after obtaining her Legal Administrative Assistant Certificate from Douglas College. She then completed her Paralegal Certificate from Capilano University in 2020. Cayli has an abundance of litigation experience and has worked in Wills and Estates and Securities practice areas.
Melissa Dionne
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5204
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Nathalie Baker, Jason Murray, Dirk Laudan
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Education/Experience
Melissa Dionne is the legal assistant for Jason Z. Murray, Nathalie J. Baker, and Dirk Laudan. Melissa has been with the firm since 2012 and obtained her Legal Secretary Certificate in 2010.
Michelle El (On Leave)
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5202
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Education/Experience
Michelle El is the legal assistant to Ryan W. Parsons. Michelle has been with the firm since 2015.
Kim Langley
assistant | West Kelowna
TEL 778-754-0285 ext: 310
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Robert Shaw
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Education/Experience
Kim Langley is the Legal Assistant to Robert Shaw. Kim is an experienced LA and paralegal and brings over 25 years of experience to the team. Kim holds a Legal Secretary Diploma (Honors) from Toronto School of Business and is a lifelong learner and adventurer.
Kiri MacGregor
assistant | West Kelowna
TEL 778-754-0285
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Robert Shaw
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Education/Experience
Kiri is a Legal Assistant to Robert Shaw and coordinates 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.
Lisa Manzi
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5227
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Kenneth Soe, Sudhir Padmanabhan
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Education/Experience
Lisa Manzi is the legal assistant to Sudhir Padmanabhan. Lisa holds a Legal Secretary Certificate from Capilano College and started her career in the legal field in 2007.
Tania McCreight
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604 899 5225
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Erin Tolfo, Douglas Eyford, K.C.
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Education/Experience
Tania McCreight is the legal assistant to Douglas R. Eyford and Erin Tolfo. 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 its inception.
Chelsie Strong
assistant | West Kelowna
TEL 778 754 0285
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Evan Cooke
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Education/Experience
Chelsie Strong is the LA/Paralegal to Evan A. Cooke and brings over eight years of legal experience to the Team. Chelsie holds a BA in Political Science from UBC (2015) and Paralegal Certificate from Capilano University (2021).
Adelina Paschinski
assistant | Vancouver
TEL 604-899-5245
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Drummond Lambert
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Education/Experience
Adelina is the legal assistant for Drummond Lambert. She also works closely with our Paralegal Team providing administrative support. Adelina attended CDI College and had experience working at an immigration law firm and a large national firm prior to joining Eyford Partners.