SHIREEN SALEEM
Lawyer
Oakville,ON
Summary
Dedicated family lawyer with 2 years of experience practicing in Ontario, specializing in Family law matters, with a strong commitment to advocating for clients’ rights and interests. Proven ability to manage complex family law files, effectively negotiating settlements and representing clients in conferences to minimize court time and foster amicable resolutions. Strong legal research and analytical skills, enabling the development of strategic case approaches and informed client advice. Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, fostering open dialogue with clients and multidisciplinary teams to navigate the emotional complexities of family law effectively. Committed to continuing professional development through participation in accredited Family Law courses, and closely tracking key developments in case law.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Lawyer
SR Law Firm
02.2023 - Current
- Conducting legal research on employment laws and regulations to support case strategies
- Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, workplace policies, and compliance documents
- Assisting in the preparation of legal documents for litigation, arbitration, and mediation
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes between parties finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Provided pro-bono services to underprivileged clients who could not afford representation, offering access to justice and demonstrating social responsibility.
- Negotiated favorable settlements for clients in mediation sessions, avoiding costly court hearings.
Student-at-Law
Gehl & Gehl Professional Corporation
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted legal research and analysis on various issues related to real estate transactions and estate litigation
- Participated in client meetings, providing clear explanations of legal processes and options available to them
- Prepared and reviewed Agreements of Purchase and Sale, Transfer and charge (registration) documents, Wills, Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care and other legal documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Recommended and developed a streamlined process for electronic document management in real estate transactions, improving efficiency within the team
- Collaborated with team members to ensure excellent client service is provided professionally throughout the file – from retainer to closing
Legal Intern
Imran Akram, Barrister & Solicitor
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted the principal lawyer in legal research on real estate and family law matters; responsible for entering client information and opening real estate files in UNITY, managed communication with new clients including providing initial information on real estate and family law matters as well as firm’s policies
- Coordinated with different City Tax Departments across Ontario to obtain tax related information on clients and properties; assisted in carrying out background checks related to property taxes and litigation (writ searches), ordering Parcel Registers, related to client files; entering information in Unity, drafted a variety of legal documents including contracts and agreements as well as client bills; assisted the firm in other administrative matters
Legal Intern
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Company Overview: (Doha, Qatar)
- Assisted with legal research, administrative and case management within the Corporate law practice of the firm; Prepared trial documents, case exhibits and documentary evidence; assisted in preparing billing documents internally
- Managed external communication on behalf of the Attorney, as well as any updates on judicial and trial calendars
- (Doha, Qatar)
Project Management
Zahra Eefan Coaching Services
07.2011 - 12.2014
Researcher
Emirates Evening Post
04.2005 - 03.2007
Education
Barrister and Solicitor -
Law Society of Ontario
01.2023
Certificate of Qualification -
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)
09.2021
Juris Doctorate (JD) -
Hammad Bin Khalifa University
08.2020
Certificate in Family & Youth Counselling -
University of Toronto
07.2011
Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Community Development -
Simon Fraser University
08.2010
Master’s degree in International Relations (MA) -
University of Karachi
12.2000
Skills
- Family Law
- Real Estate Law
- ADR
- Negotiation
- Case Management
- Communication
- Docketing
- Report Writing
- Minutes
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Office
- Virtual Meeting & Coordination Platforms
Affiliations
- Member of Halton Law association
- Collaborative Family Lawyer, Peel, Halton, and Toronto
Volunteer Community Or Leadership Activities
- Provided pro-bono legal services, filing their documents, preparing affidavits, and guiding them through the legal structure to the vulnerable members of our community.
- Co-chair of Human Rights and Equity Diversity Council, Halton.
Continued Professional Development
- Child Protection Training
- Collaborative Family Lawyer Training
- Varied array of CPDs with respect to Family Law
Languages
Punjabi
Full Professional
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Principal Lawyer
SR Law Firm
02.2023 - Current
Student-at-Law
Gehl & Gehl Professional Corporation
02.2022 - 11.2022
Legal Intern
Imran Akram, Barrister & Solicitor
11.2020 - 07.2021
Legal Intern
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP
06.2019 - 10.2019
Project Management
Zahra Eefan Coaching Services
07.2011 - 12.2014
Researcher
Emirates Evening Post
04.2005 - 03.2007
Certificate of Qualification -
National Committee on Accreditation (NCA)
Juris Doctorate (JD) -
Hammad Bin Khalifa University
Certificate in Family & Youth Counselling -
University of Toronto
Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Community Development -
Simon Fraser University
Master’s degree in International Relations (MA) -
University of Karachi
Barrister and Solicitor -
Law Society of Ontario
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