What are the major milestones in your career?

Over a period of more than 25 years, my career has been shaped by both private practice and in-house leadership roles at the forefront of commercial real estate and infrastructure development. After building a broad-based real estate practice, I served as lead real estate counsel at Metrolinx, where I played a key role in advancing some of Canada’s largest infrastructure projects—overseeing hundreds of acquisitions and expropriations and working closely with public-sector partners on transformative transit initiatives. Returning to private practice has been another significant milestone, where I now lead complex, high-impact transactions across a wide range of asset classes. Drawing on my combined experience, I am proud to be recognized as a trusted advisor who delivers practical, solutions-oriented guidance and contributes to projects that meaningfully shape and strengthen communities.

Who were your major influencers/mentors and what were the key lessons you gained from them?

A significant influence in my career has been a seasoned real estate lawyer, who served as both a mentor and a sponsor at a formative stage of my development. Beyond providing guidance on the technical aspects of practice, she actively created opportunities for me to take on meaningful work, advocated for my advancement, and helped me build confidence in my voice at the table. Her investment in my growth had a lasting impact on my career trajectory and shaped my perspective on the importance of inclusion and representation in leadership. I have been very fortunate to work alongside a number of exceptional senior partners at my current firm who continue to influence my development. Through their leadership and example, they have reinforced the value of collaboration, sound judgment, and supporting others on the team. Collectively, these experiences have underscored for me the critical role of both mentorship and sponsorship. They have inspired my commitment to fostering inclusive environments and to actively mentoring and sponsoring the next generation of diverse talent.