Toni Pascale
Toronto,ON
Summary
Motivated family law associate with experience in handling a wide range of family law matters. Skilled in providing empathetic client counselling and advocating for clients in both litigation and negotiation settings. Strong legal research and writing abilities, drafting persuasive pleadings, factums, and affidavits. Committed to delivering thoughtful, solutions-oriented legal advice while navigating the emotional complexities of family law cases.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Law Associate
Devry Smith Frank LLP
08.2024 - Current
- Represent clients in family law matters including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, and property division.
- Draft and review legal documents such as divorce applications, separation agreements, and affidavits.
- Advise clients on legal options, risk assessments, and settlement strategies tailored to their specific needs.
- Appear in court for motions, hearings, and other proceedings related to family law cases.
- Collaborate with colleagues, clients, and external professionals (e.g., financial experts, child specialists) to build comprehensive case strategies.
- Negotiate and mediate settlements to avoid litigation where possible, focusing on efficient, client-centered solutions.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of family law statutes, case law, and precedents in Ontario.
Articling Student
Devry Smith Frank LLP
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Assist counsel with trial preparation including drafting of court documents, research, and cross examination preparation.
- Attend court appearances, mediations, and suspension appeal hearings.
- Prepared materials as second chair for two family trials at the Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice respectively, including drafting of materials and cross-examination questions.
- Draft pleadings, motion materials, memorandums and factums for various matters including family law, education law, commercial litigation and estate litigation.
- Carriage of various files and handling of day-to-day operations including daily interaction with clients
Summer Law Student
Basran Robin & Bell
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched, drafted, and revised memoranda in family law under the supervision of partners and associates
- Composed legal documents required for court proceedings such as pleadings, affidavits, and letters to counsel
- Shadowed partners attending trials, mediations, and negotiations and assisted with drafting submissions
Student Intern
Sharp-Ang Family Lawyers
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Directly assisted with trial preparation by reading client files and conducting legal research and provided support where needed during the trial
- Researched, drafted, and revised memoranda in the area of family law under the supervision of Lisa Sharp
- Conducted client intake calls, drafted court documents, and assisted in preparation for appearances in court hearings
Research Assistant
Santéship Program (University of Ottawa)
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Researched for Professor Angela Cameron and Professor Vanessa Gruben on their 'Surrogacy in Canada' project
- Drafted a comparative report on reform recommendations made by academic researchers for the Assisted Human Reproduction Act and the changes that Health Canada adopted
Education
J.D. -
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON01-2023
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Queen's University
Kingston, ON01-2020
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Queen's University
Kingston01-2019
Skills
- Legal drafting
- Client communication
- Written communication
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Litigation & Advocacy
- Negotiation & Settlement
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Family Law Associate
Devry Smith Frank LLP
08.2024 - Current
Articling Student
Devry Smith Frank LLP
08.2022 - 06.2024
Summer Law Student
Basran Robin & Bell
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Intern
Sharp-Ang Family Lawyers
09.2021 - 12.2021
Research Assistant
Santéship Program (University of Ottawa)
01.2021 - 05.2021
J.D. -
University of Ottawa
Master of Arts - English Language And Literature
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Queen's University
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