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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)
SIMON MCGRATH
Simon has more than 15 years’ experience leading commercial negotiations and drafting agreements in a deadline-driven environment. He takes a relationship-focused approach and integrates into any business team with ease. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Live Nation
EDUCATION
- University of Western Ontario, LL.B
- Huron College, B.A.
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.
VIVIAN LEUNG
Vivian is an experienced General Counsel in the technology space. She brings a common sense approach, tailored to achieving her clients’ business objectives. LEARN MORE.
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: BlueCat Networks, OpenText.
EDUCATION
- University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, J.D.
- University of Toronto, B.A. (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.