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ENTERPRISING LEGAL MINDS FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
Meet our experienced team of Legal Professionals
DARLENE TONELLI
Darlene founded Inter Alia Law to bring the expertise of seasoned in-house counsel to companies with either no in-house lawyer, or an overburdened legal department. She recruits lawyers used to working as part of a business team, and who understand how to get agreements closed while managing risk. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Universal Music
EDUCATION:
- University of Toronto, LL.B
- University of Calgary, B.A. (Hons)
MICHAEL HILLIARD
Michael is a technology lawyer who advises companies ranging from start-ups to global industry leaders on legal and regulatory matters.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Microsoft
EDUCATION:
- University of Toronto, LL.B
- Queen’s University, B.A. (Hons)
RICHARD WILKS
Richard has more than 20 years of experience in commercial drafting and negotiations. He takes a business-focused approach to get the deal done. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Shaw Media
EDUCATION
- University of Arizona/Thunderbird, M.B.A.
- University of Western Ontario, B.A., LL.B
MIKE ANDERSON
Mike is an experienced General Counsel. He is a problem solver that provides clear legal advice to his clients.
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IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: ME to WE
EDUCATION
- University of Ottawa, B.A., J.D.
DUNIA EL-JAWHARI
Dunia is an experienced in-house counsel with a background in corporate and securities law. She provides practical legal advice, with a business-focused approach. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Sherritt International Corporation
EDUCATION
- University of Windsor, LL.B
- University of Toronto, B.A. – French and Spanish language and literature
CHRIS SANZ
Chris is an experienced commercial, technology and cannabis lawyer. He takes a business focused approach to his practice. Chris integrates well with both large multi-national companies and start-ups. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Bank of Montreal, The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc.
EDUCATION
- Osgoode Hall, LL.B
- University of Waterloo, B.Sc.
ROWAN ALLEYNE
Rowan is a licensed Paralegal with more than 16 years’ experience drafting and negotiating agreements in a fast paced environment. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Universal Music
EDUCATION
- Canadian Business College, Paralegal Diploma
ANNA PENNINO
Anna is an experienced General Counsel in the technology space. She is driven by efficiency and a relationship-based approach to achieving her clients’ business objectives. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: SAS, Think Research
EDUCATION
- Harvard University, Master in Management
- University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Common Law (LL.B)
- University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Civil Law (LL.L)
SARA LAZER
Sara is an experienced media, entertainment and commercial lawyer who provides exemplary legal and regulatory advice to public and private companies.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: WildBrain (formerly DHX Media), Astral Media and Bell Media
EDUCATION
- Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, J.D.
- McGill University, B.A.
STEVEN CHOI
Steven brings high level experience from one of Canada’s fastest growing startups, big firm training, and major skills as a team player to his clients in the tech space. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Flipp Corporation
EDUCATION
- McMaster University, C. Dir.
- University of Ottawa, LL.B
- University of Waterloo, B.A.Sc., Computer Engineering
MARINA FAHEIM
Marina is a skilled commercial and technology lawyer, having advised a range of clients in private practice and in-house. Marina prioritizes practical and actionable legal guidance to help clients achieve their goals. Marina recently earned the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C) certification.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Honda Canada, PricewaterhouseCoopers
EDUCATION
- Western University, J.D.
- DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, B. Comm. (Hons)
All Inter Alia lawyers practice in association with Darlene Tonelli Professional Corporation. We are not partners in a law firm and are only liable for the legal advice we each provide to our clients, and not for the actions of other lawyers in the association.